Jesus, I stand amazed that You traded Your Righteousness for my sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). Because of Your great Love for me, even before I knew the need for this exchange, You made it possible through Your death (Romans 5:8). This truly was an unfair deal on Your part – my filth for Your purity. How can this be? Yet, …
Wearing His Righteousness
I am such a visual learner that it helps me to see the pieces of armor that we are talking about. Watch this video with me to get a better picture of the Righteousness that you wear when Christ is in your heart. 1. The Breastplate covered the heart and most of the other vital organs. …
Righteous? Indignation
An eerie quiet settled over the accident scene. From my driver’s seat, I could smell the toxicity of burnt rubber mixed with leaking engine fluid. Adjusting my rear-view mirror, I was relieved to see that the blood I was tasting was only from the impact of biting my own lip. As I mentally pried my hands off the steering wheel, the sound of …
How to Put on the Belt
Holy Father, I thank You that every Word that You speak is Truth (John 17:17). You do not just speak Truth, but are actually are the Truth (John 14:6). Thank You that Your Words are not like the scribes – written down but not lived out. I affirm that You speak out of the depths of who You …
The Dawning of Truth
My mother wore double-knit to my second-grade party. I’d never been embarrassed by the outfit until that day in Mrs. Crouch’s room. It was the mid-sixties and the other mothers had on go-go boots and fish-net hose. I sat in the back of the room and took it all in. At least, my mother had on a wiglet. Yet, even that …
“Put on your mask first, then help the child”
“If there is a sudden change in cabin pressure, a mask compartment above your head will open automatically. If this happens, quickly reach for the nearest mask and pull it firmly to you; this will start the flow of oxygen. Please ensure the plastic bag is clear of the mask and attach the mask firmly to your face. Breathe normally. If …
The Cingulum
April Fools Day…Hummm. Kinda ironic that we will be talking about Truth today, huh? ——————— “Having girded your loins with truth” (Ephesians 6:14). From the prison cell in which Paul wrote these words, he probably had a view of the typical Roman armor of the day. Let’s watch the following video clip together, to get our own visual of …