Take Up Your Cross

HomeTake Up Your Cross

By Him and For Him

By Him and For Him

March 02, 2020

By Him and For Him

Colossians 1:16-17 (KJB) For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Sadly, many people cannot see beyond their immediate circumstances and possessions.  That stated, often such a person relies upon himself and sees all that he owns as ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

,

He Ruleth Over All

He Ruleth Over All

March 01, 2020

He Ruleth Over All

Psalm 103:19 (KJB) The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

Imagine anywhere a man goes, whether it be on this earth or in eternity, God rules.

Not only that, but His power is supernatural, unlimited, or infinite, having no beginning or end.

It can sincerely be stated that every problem on this earth stems from not understanding who God is and what He can and will do in us and through us.  All too often ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, , ,

Real Consequences

Real Consequences

February 29, 2020

Real Consequences

Genesis 2:17 (KJB) But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.

Many people, especially among the younger generation, do not naturally expect to face stiff penalties for their chosen words and action(s).  Why, because in this wicked world consequences are not often immediate, talk is cheap, choices and activities can be deniable, and penalties are usually not expected among those who ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

God Rules All

God Rules All

February 28, 2020

God Rules All

Psalm 97:1 (KJB) The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

It is no secret that God reigns over all things, including the earth and the heavens.  His position is above all things.  His authority is higher than any other, including the created, creatures, and angels. 

Yes, God reigns above all things, and all are subject unto Him.

The created (people) are born into this world with their own will, and, unless it is purposely bent (elected) ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

Obvious Answers for Narcists

Obvious Answers for Narcists

February 27, 2020

Obvious Answers for Narcissists

Romans 11:33-36 (KJB) O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller? 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

Who ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, , ,

Jesus Was in the Boat

Jesus Was in the Boat

February 26, 2020

Jesus Was in the Boat

Mark 4:38-41 (KJB) And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, , ,

By Revelation

By Revelation

February 25, 2020

By Revelation

Ephesians 3:3-4 (KJB) How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

The Apostle Paul was used as an instrument of God to reveal and unravel this mystery.  First, a person must understand that this was not the words of Paul written in this verse, but words were given to him by the inspiration of God to reveal vital truths.  ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, , ,

God Called His Name

God Called His Name

February 24, 2020

God Called His Name

Exodus 3:4 (KJB) And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.

God called Moses amid a burning bush.  God knew how to get his undivided attention.

God dropped Paul to the ground to get his attention.

God made Sarah laugh in her old age when hearing His promise given through an angel.

Mary and Joseph, Jesus’s earthly parents, ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, , ,

Job Looks for God

Job Looks for God

February 23, 2020

Job Looks for God

Job 23:8-12 (KJB) Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.

Our vantage point from this earth is limited.  God can see from all angles, but our present viewpoint is limited by our presence on this earth.  One day perhaps we can look from heaven and get ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, ,

Whatsoever, Do It

Whatsoever, Do It

February 22, 2020

Whatsoever, Do It

John 2:5 (KJB) His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

The “He” spoken of in this verse is Jesus.

His mother is Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus.

Mary is giving beneficial instruction to servants.  They were just to do it, whatever it was that Jesus would instruct them to do concerning having no wine.  Instant obedience from these men included no hesitation, questions, or afterthought about what Jesus said for them to do.

Mary, His mother, may not have understood entirely ...

Continue Reading →
0

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

, ,

Page 4 of 198 «...23456...»
UA-89455255-1