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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

From the Word:  “Lusts of ignorance”(from I Peter 1:13-25)
”As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your behavior;” (I Peter 1:14,15 NASB)
Lord, this is an interesting concept: our lusts will cause us to do things [...]

Global

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

From the Word:  “Protected by Power”(from I Peter 1:1-12)
”…You, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” (I Peter 1:4,5 NASB)
Lord, this is a very reassuring verse.  To be reminded that You have the power to protect us, to protect me, is great comfort.  [...]

National

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

From the Word:  “Coming to judge”(from Psalm 98) [part two: for part one see Dec 18 entry]
”He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.” (Psalm 98:9 NASB)
Same idea stands out here as in Ps 96.  A few minor differences in these two passages, but the main thought is [...]