In today’s Bible reading*, Peter reminds us that God’s promise is sure: Jesus will return. He says that scoffers will come, trying to discourage God’s children by pointing out that Jesus has yet to return. “Where is the promise of His coming He predicted?” (2 Peter 3:4) There will always be nay-sayers. There will always…
In today’s Bible reading*, Paul says that those who are unwilling to work shouldn’t eat. In other words, Believers aren’t to be freeloaders. Now, is that a cut-and-dried statement? Or is it a principle? I think Paul intended this to be a principle. It comes down to a person’s heart, his/her motivations. If a person…
I wrote this in 2019 as we were uniting two church bodies into one. I wrote that it’s appropriate to look at the prayers like the one that Paul prayed for the Thessalonian church in today’s Bible reading*. Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you. And…
Several years ago, one of my favorite videos that made the rounds on Facebook was the one of the little girl who told her daddy to worry about himself. As she struggled to free herself from her carseat, her daddy offered to help her, but she kept saying, “Worry about yourself!” It seemed that she…
Jesus gives a wildcard promise in today’s Bible reading*. Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14:13 CSB) Jesus says he will give His followers anything they want. Right? Not so fast! Notice the condition: in my name. And notice the purpose:…
Peter continues addressing his persecuted, exiled readers (1 Peter 2:11) in today’s Bible reading*. Last month, I commented on the historical context around the middle of the First Century. I mentioned Nero was the Roman Emporer at the time. Under Nero’s reign, Christians were persecuted far beyond what many of us can imagine today. “Pure…
