The Good Kid

“Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain” Psalm 73:13 Now, now if you have been walking with the Lord for a period of time you have probably felt this way.  David mentioned how envious he was of the boastful, and the people that seemed like they were...

Cheer Up

“Be of good cheer” Acts 23:11 The words of Christ to Paul.  Imagine getting that encouragement from Christ to have a good attitude, and then finding out that a large number of men are waiting to kill you.  What?!  Jesus just told Paul that he was going to...

Born Royal

“But I was born a citizen” Acts 22:28 In the time period of  Acts, being a Roman citizen was such a privilege because the Roman Empire was so powerful.  Roman citizens had rights that others did not if they were not of Rome. Paul used the fact that he was...

Help

Psalm 70:5 “You are my help and my deliverer”         “Ugggggghhhhhhhh!!”  That sound that your soul makes when.  When you realize that it’s YOU that has to change.  When you make the SAME mistake.  When you realize humility takes an...

I’ll Stand

Psalm 69: 19-36 David is lamenting before The Lord.  He is laying out all his enemies,and problems and committing them to Christ.  We have that same privilege with Jesus.  All of our burdens can be cast on Him.  In all of David’s struggles his peace is so...

Nothing But

Psalm 69      Raise your hand.  Clap two times.  Or Give a “whoop, whoop” if you have the testimony of immediately turning your rage into a prayer to God. …Still silence.  David is lamenting or recalling an experience.  His enemies stood against him, and he faced...

Public Prayer

“And we knelt down on the shore and prayed” Acts 21:5             This verse is a great example of public prayer.  Prayer is a great tool to be used by Christians.  It can be a weapon, a comfort, and a gift all at once.  The bigger picture of this verse is exactly...

Press On!

“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself” Acts 20:24   Paul is talking about his future trip to Jerusalem.  The Holy Spirit is leading him to a place where he will face trials, and chains.  Imagine knowing that future pain and...

Who Are You?

  “Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?” Acts 19:15             Who are you?  Interesting to note that the identities of these men were of no use unless they were under Christ’s like Paul.  It is also very convicting.  Jesus wishes to clothe and protect us...

The Holy Spirit

Acts 19:2 “We have not so much heard whether there is a Holy Spirit”             So, if you did not know the Holy Spirit exists- He does.  But have you met Him, encountered Him, or dwell with Him daily?  The Holy Spirit is apart of the Trinity; the Father, the Son,...