TIME OF POWER

“What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears?”(1 Samuel 15:14) INDEED, “…you led them into such great sin?”(Ex. 32:21)

“Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.”(Luke 24:31) INDEED, “When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon, people were bringing all their sick to be healed.”(Matthew 14:35)

“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, …And thereby put me to the test…”(Mal. 3:10) INDEED, “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.”(Lev. 27:30)

“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, …”(John 13:3a) and INDEED, “He had come from God and was returning to God.”(b)

“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare. ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”(John 7:38) INDEED, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of Salvation.”(Isa. 12:3)

“This day is salvation come to this house.”(Luke 19:9)THEREFORE, “Understand then, that those who believe are children of Abraham.”(Gal. 3:7)

“For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.”(Col. 1:27) INDEED, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.”(Matthew 13:11)

“The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.”(John 10:3) INDEED, “The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.”(3 John 1:14)

Meditate on these Biblical texts: Prov. 4:21, 22; we read, “Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body.” INDEED, “This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”(3:8)

“… Everything is against me!”(Gen. 42:36) INDEED, “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping. Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because her children are no more.”(Jer. 31:15)