22 Thou seest that faith coöperated with his works, and from works was faith perfected. 23 And the writing was completed, saying, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Jas 2:22–23). (1876). American Publishing Company. Many… Read More Thought for today “Faith was competed by his works” (June 08)
A man’s reaction to the needs of the body to which he has supposedly given allegiance is often a measure of the true character of the man himself. Self-seeking, opportunism and disregard for the lasting well-being of the corporate fellowship can cause untold unhappiness both to the individual and to the higher cause of the… Read More Today’s thought “The body of Christ” (February 2)
Today we read that marvellous chapter Romans 12, in which Paul lists all the good attitudes that those who believe need to have, in order to show they are committed believers. It is good to read diligently so that we correctly understand the word of God and vital that we also develop a character that… Read More Today’s thought “Let love be genuine” (August 03)
Matthew 20 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. … Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will… Read More Today’s thought: Exercising authority (July 19)
In recent months, we have been busy ‘putting our house in order’ in our community. Even though we have been busy spreading our faith in our corners of the world for several decades and have had two ecclesiae running for years, namely the one in Brussels-Leuven and the one in Mons. However, we never went… Read More Expectations for obtaining certain positions in the church community
James 3 – A Mistake which is made by many brethren and sisters is to value one meeting above another. There is certainly some degree of difference between them, but it should not affect our response to them. What does need emphasising is that each meeting is a particular function of the household or family… Read More Without partiality
Hebrews 12 – It is no sign that a man is deserted of God that he falls into trouble; all depends upon the nature and effect of trouble and the attitude of the man. It is no sign that a man is favoured of God that he prospers like a green bay tree; it all… Read More The chastening rod
Exodus 10 The conflict between Jehovah and Pharaoh continues, as the King of Righteousness and the King of Sin confront each other. The plagues continue as Pharaoh’s Heart of Sin hardens each time. Pharaoh is warned that he should not tamper with the divine purpose, but Sin seeks to elevate the flesh for its own… Read More Thoughts on the readings for Thursday, 4th February 2024
Our Daily Bible Readings bring us today to look at the letter from Jesus’ and James’ brother Jude, who considers himself “a slave of Jesus Christ” who was writing to all who had been called by God the Father. (Jude 1:1) Using a very similar language as the second letter of Peter, which was written… Read More Today’s thought “Crisis among believers” (December 20)
When there is no walking in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings or drunkenness and drinking parties, revellings and excessive feastings, carousings, and abominable or disgusting idolatries, and there is a willingness to follow the Nazarene Jewish master teacher Jeshua or Jesus Christ, people can become partakers of Christ his community. (1 Peter 4:3) As partakers of Christ’s… Read More Today’s thought “Insomuch as we are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice” (December 13)
In this episode, we look at the patriarch of the Israelites who should be an example to every godly person… Read More Kingdom of Christ vs. Kingdom of God – Chapter 1 #2 Provision of a People for God’s Kingdom
Jesus isn’t talking about the state of the eye when he talks about the evil eye.… Read More Evil Eye
In today’s second Bible reading we get the impression that God’s people looked on His laws as burdensome and felt that serving Him was difficult. The Elohim therefore asks them: “ O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me.” (Mic 6:3 ASV) The God of… Read More Today’s thought “How have I burdened you?” (December 08)
“Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?” When we take the lowest place and “seek not high things” we need have no fear of falling. Pride is the destroyer of men’s souls. We rise in the balloon of our own self-esteem, only to fall to… Read More Today’s Thought: The lowest place
Today’s thought “For my people who …” (July 9) Today and tomorrow we read the final two chapters of Isaiah. God expresses through the prophet his lament for those who turn away from him, those who “insulted me” – to whom he says, “do not come near me, for I am too holy for you”… Read More Today’s thought “For my people who …” (July 9)
By the beginning of the New Year we, in our third and fourth Daily Bible Readings, we look at Psalm 1 & 2 and think about the people we have, or do want to have, contact with. We should know that happy may be the one who manages to stay clear from the wrong friends;… Read More Today’s thought “Going with the right people” (January 01)
2Kgs 5:18: “May the LORD forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship, and he leans on my arm and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant for this.”” Whether we can equate Naaman’s idol problem to correspond exactly… Read More Bowing down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant for this.
In this world where more people are interested in worldly matters, mostly material matters, having not much fertile ground for spiritual matters, it is not always easy for a follower of Christ to stand firm in the faith. The apostle Jude felt he had to write to his fellow brethren to ask them to stand… Read More Today’s thought “Standing up for the faith” (December 20)
We are reading the letters of John. They are rather challenging, partly because he writes in quite a different way to Paul and Peter. It some ways he is simpler, he tries to make sure his readers grasp the basics of living for Jesus and for the Father. As we meditate – slowly and carefully… Read More Today’s thought “By this it is evident …” (December 17)
With our Belgian ecclesia we are like the ancient God’s elect, living as aliens scattered among the unbelievers like the ones who were living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia to whom the apostle Peter wrote. (1 Peter 1:1) We have not many real believers around us. That does… Read More Today’s thought “Elect exiles of the Dispersion” (December 11)
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