Yearly Archives: 2017

“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭12:24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/1sa.12.24.esv

“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/1co.15.1.esv

“But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant. Show me a sign of your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭86:15-17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Recently I went on a trip to New York City with Sweet Anna, her niece and a friend. On our agenda, to my delight, was the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I took this shot of some Roman armour. Young David rejected the encumbrance of such when going against Goliath with just his staff and some smooth stones saying to the much larger warrior…

“and that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord ‘s, and he will give you into our hand.””

‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭17:47‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/1sa.17.47.esv

Let’s remember that the battle we face is the Lord’s. Let’s remember that He is our source and to point one another to him and that truth.

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:22-23‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/lam.3.22-23.esv

Compare this mornings snow to yesterday… (below)