Tag Archive | Matthew

Proverbs 18 – Safety in the tower

Sep4

Good day everyone, and welcome back to another time of blogging through the book of Proverbs! šŸ˜Š First, let me apologize for the break last weekā€”thank you for your patience.

Today weā€™re diving into Proverbs 18, and while this chapter is packed with wisdom, Iā€™ll be focusing on verse 10:

ā€œThe name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.ā€ (Proverbs 18:10 NLT)

I love this verse because it reminds me of the incredible power in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 2: 9-11 tells us that God has given Him a name above every name, and that at the mention of His name every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. The name of Jesus is not just an ordinary nameā€”it carries power. It is a name that heals, saves, delivers, and brings peace. All we need to do is call on His name.

But hereā€™s something important: for the name of Jesus to truly work in your life, you need a relationship with Him. Think of it like thisā€”being connected to an influential parent or a well-known figure can open doors for you because of the relationship. In the same way, having a relationship with God allows you to access the power in His name. Thatā€™s why the verse says ā€œthe godlyā€ run to Him and are safeā€”not just anyone.

So, if youā€™re weary, burdened, or in need of help, run to Jesus. His arms are always open to receive you, and there is safety in Him. Jesus Himself invites us in Matthew 11:28ā€“30:

ā€œAre you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and youā€™ll discover that Iā€™m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear.ā€ (TPT)

This doesnā€™t mean life will be challenge-free, but it does mean youā€™ll have peace and assurance knowing youā€™re not walking aloneā€”God is with you, guiding and strengthening you.

So today, if you havenā€™t yet turned to Him, make that choice. Call on the name of Jesus, and He will save you. There is safety, strength, and hope in His name.

Thanks for joining me today šŸ˜Š and if this post encouraged you, share it with someone else who might need the reminder that there is safety in the name of Jesus. Together, letā€™s keep running to Himā€”He is our strong tower.

Matthew 28 – Just as He said He would

Apr8

Good afternoon y’all. Thanks be to God we made it through the book of Matthew. We will be studying the last chapter today šŸ™‚

Few announcements for those who are following the blogging through the bible plan. We will be on Spring break from April 9th until Monday, April 20th.

On Monday, April 20th weĀ begin the Book of LeviticusĀ  one chapter a day until May 26th.

For more information on blogging through the bible and spring break, see Courtney’s blog at women living well

Be blessed šŸ™‚

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“Then the angel spoke to the women. ā€œDonā€™t be afraid!ā€ he said. ā€œI know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isnā€™t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and he is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there. Remember what I have told you.ā€ (Matthew 28:5-7 NLT)

The phrase “Just as He said He would” was what caught my attention in those verses. Jesus had told His disciples that He would resurrect on the third day but it seemed like the disciple and women didn’t fully understand or believe Him. Hence when they went on the 3rd day, they were expecting to still see Him dead but instead they found an empty tomb because He had resurrected as He said He would. Hallelujah!!!! Jesus is aqlive and lives forever šŸ™‚

This made me ponder how often we doubt as well. God gives us a promise but it’s like we don’t fully believe He can do what He promised because in our own eyes it looks impossible but we must always remember that with God all things are possible (Luke 1:37).

Today, be hopeful that whatever promises God has given you, He will do just as He said. He can be trusted to do what He says. He is too faithful to deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13). He watches over His word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12). He is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19). He said His word will not return to him void until it has accomplished what it was sent to do (IsaiahĀ 55:11)

Be encouraged, there is a dawning of a new day for you. Keep believing and trusting him knowing He is able to do what He has said he would do.

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Have a blessed day šŸ™‚

***With God all things are possible***