“But the fruit of the Spirit is… joy…” (Galatians 5:22) We were using Matthew 12:33 as a foundation to build our devotionals on fruit bearing. Matthew 12:33 tells us to: “Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, … [Read more...]
The Beloved’s Response: I Have Drunk
Song of Solomon 5:1 The fourth past tense action is, “I have drunk my wine with my milk.” The Beloved had “wine with my milk,” or with strength and nourishment. Wine, not in excess, maketh the heart glad. In figurative language, the Beloved is … [Read more...]
The Signs of Life are Here
Song of Solomon 2:12-13 “The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. … [Read more...]
The Command of Thanksgiving
“Offer unto God thanksgiving…” (Psalm 50:14a) The first mention of an offering of "thanksgiving" is found in Leviticus 7:12. Moses called it, “the sacrifice of thanksgiving.” This had reference to verse 11, which speaks of the sacrifice of peace … [Read more...]
Make Me: The Conclusion
The goal of the believer is success, not failure. The path of victory is in God’s Grace, which is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9); and in God’s Power, which is a must to perform, to be an overcomer (1 John 5:4). The believer is to walk even as … [Read more...]
“Make Me”: The Why, The Result
Psalms 119:27, 35 “Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works... Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight." The believer is called not only to serve, but to be a witness of … [Read more...]
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