Commissioned

Those who are commissioned by some authority, are obligated to fulfill the tasks for which they are commissioned. They are further obligated to represent the authority faithfully according to the instructions given to them. Isaiah 61:1-3 says, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring goodContinue reading “Commissioned”

Avoid Stumbling

As I get older, I am tending to shuffle my feet more when I walk. Shuffling, or not lifting my feet, causes me to stumble and fall more often. I am usually fine when the walking surface is smooth and well-lit. But add in some obstacles or inattention on my part, and the odds ofContinue reading “Avoid Stumbling”

The Quest For More

We are on a quest to get more. We want more money, bigger houses, grander vacations, more sleep, and more attention from others. Nothing seems to fill us. It is like eating the biggest and best Thanksgiving dinner, only to want more. In John 4:13-14 Jesus says, “Everyone who drinks of this water will beContinue reading “The Quest For More”

When I Am Weak

The apostle Paul had something in his life that was distressing to him. Whether it was some habitual sin, personal weakness, or illness, it is not disclosed. He asked God to remove it three times. God did not take away this distressing issue from Paul, but rather told Paul that it remains with him soContinue reading “When I Am Weak”