What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? — Matthew 7:9

 If a hungry son requested for a piece of bread or a fish, no loving parent would offer him a stone or a snake. In Matthew 7, Jesus highlighted the foolishness of that analogy to emphasize God's willingness to grant His disciples' requests for good things. He desired for them to fully trust in the heavenly Father's ability to meet their spiritual needs. 

However, there are times when it may appear as though the Lord has given us "stones" rather than "bread." However, He is using our circumstances as a way, in His wisdom, to offer us something much more than what we asked for. 

Yes, God always provides for our needs.

Even when we ask the wrong questions, He always provides the appropriate answers.

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What does the Bible say about stone and bread?

Where in the Bible does it say stones into bread?

What is the meaning of Matthew 4 verse 6?

What does Matthew 7 verse 19 mean?

How do I know if I am bearing fruit?

What does Matthew 7 vs 15 20 mean?

What does judge a tree by the fruit it bears mean?

What does Matthew 7 verse 21 mean?

What is the meaning of Matthew 7 21 29?

What does Matthew 9 27 31 mean?

What does Matthew 7 3 5 mean?

What is the meaning of Matthew 7 13?

He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens. — Ephesians 4:10

 Jesus rose from the grave after going to the cross to save us. Forty days later, while His followers watched, He rose into the clouds in a stunning departure from our sphere of time and space. He went back to His heavenly home, where there was an unfathomable splendor and gladness. 

Despite the fact that we don't often consider it, Jesus' ascension was a crucial moment in His ministry. It signaled the start of His glorious high-priestly ministry. As our unseen Intercessor, He was no longer constrained to being in one location at a time and could be wherever (Heb. 7:25). 

And because our High Priest is also the all-powerful Sovereign (Matthew 28:18), He has complete authority over everything and is able to make even life's worst tragedies finally turn out for His glory and our benefit.

What a relief! Jesus is in the heavens!

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What does ascended mean in the Bible?

Who is enthroned in heaven?

What did Jesus say when he was ascending?

What does the Bible say about ascending?

What does ascend mean in hebrew?

Why did Jesus need to ascend?

What is the main lesson of the Ascension?

What does the Ascension teach us?

What does the Ascension mean for Jesus?

Where in the Bible does it say Jesus ascended into heaven?

What did Jesus do during the ascension?

How many people ascended to heaven?

Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men. — Mark 1:17

 As a follower of Christ, I am a "fisher of men." According to Matthew 28:19–20, the Lord Jesus gave me the mandate to preach the gospel and inform others of God's beautiful, atoning love for all people. 

I also reflected about the proverb "Life's short" It is! just how rapidly 10, 20, or 30 years go by. Our kids are starting school, graduating, getting married, and having kids all too quickly. All too soon, those friends and family members we always wanted to share the gospel with have passed away. 

Life is indeed short. So let's "fish hard" to lead people to Jesus as His devoted disciples.

Fishing for souls is a seasonless endeavor.

Fishing Advice

Visit the "fish" spots.

Use the appropriate "bait."

Be tolerant!

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What does being fishers of men mean?

What is the fisher of men in the Bible?

What is the lesson of the fishers of men?

Who did God call to be fishers of men?

Who are the 4 fishermen in the Bible?

What is the symbolism of fishers in the Bible?

Are all Christians called to be fishers of men?

How did the disciples become fishers of men?

What does fissure mean in the Bible?

What does it mean that God will wipe away all tears?

What Scripture says about God collecting tears?

What does the Bible say about God hearing our tears?

How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? — Hebrews 2:3

 (Rom. 1:18–21) Every person has a natural awareness of God's existence. However, some people choose to repress this inner knowledge of God and may even persuade themselves that He is not real—until a time of crisis. 

Felix, the Judean ruler, deferred accepting Christ until "a convenient time" (Acts 24:25). However, convenient times tend to elude us. In life as well as in death, everyone of us must place our trust in God. Accepting God's gift of salvation via faith in His Son is the first step. 

Embrace Christ as your Savior right now if you haven't already.

You can never apologize too soon because you never know when it will be too late. Almost convinced now to believe; nearly convinced Christ to accept:

Now it seems as though some soul is saying, "Go, Spirit, go Your way. I'll call you on a more convenient day."  

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What does it mean to be born atheist?

What are the 3 types of atheism?

Am I an atheist if I don't believe in God?

What is the root cause of atheism?

How rare is atheism?

What is the greatest cause of atheism?

Where are the most atheist in the world?

Why is atheism criticized?

Is atheism growing in world?

What celebrities are atheists?

Why China is atheist?

Which religion is the most respected in the world?

At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. . . . But the Lord stood with me. — 2 Timothy 4:16-17

 Paul occasionally felt alone despite the fact that his coworkers didn't view him as worthless. Crescens, Titus, and Tychicus were all abroad on vacation when Demas abandoned him (2 Timothy 4:10,12). However, Paul was supported by God and just one other person, Luke, as he stood at his last defense in Rome. Only Luke was with Paul as the trial that would result in his execution began (v. 11). He and the Lord gave Paul the assistance he required to keep a straight testimony. 

The people are how the Lord works. He employed Luke with Paul. Today, someone in your life who is struggling might need the Lord—and you!

Be God's heart, hands, and feet. There are needs everywhere. Go be a good friend to those who are going through the darkest of times; pour love and sunshine on their troubles, and you will restore broken lives. 

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What did Union soldiers fight for?

What were the soldiers for the Union called?

Why did so many Union soldiers died?

What are two facts about the Union soldiers?

How did Union soldiers feel about slavery?

What was life like for Union soldiers?

How old was the average Union soldier?

What was the average age of a Union soldier?

What did Union soldiers do when they were not fighting?

What was the most feared unit in the Civil War?

How did the Union army treat black soldiers?

What did Union soldiers eat?

Like . . . an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. — Proverbs 25:12

 If someone who rejects Christ can recognize this, then Christians need to have the same insight. The apostle Paul praised the Corinthian Christians for punishing a man for immoral behavior without holding back (2 Cor. 2:6). And as soon as the criminal apologized, Paul urged them to completely pardon him (vv. 7–10). 

Thank You, Lord, for those who call me out when I do something wrong and who accept and forgive me when I make amends. Regards for their sincere assistance.

True assistance combines correction with sympathy. Even though it hurts, a true friend will speak the truth because he truly cares about your welfare and your potential gains. 

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What are 4 types of sexual misconduct?

What are the 3 elements of sexual misconduct?

What is the legal definition of sexual misconduct?

What is sexual misconduct in the workplace?

What is an example of sexual conduct?

What is the difference between sexual assault and sexual misconduct?

Is kissing a sexual act by law?

Is making out considered sexual activity?

What is it called when someone kisses you without permission?

What happens if an 18 year old kissed a 15 year old?

Hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy. — Psalm 130:7

 It is true that "With the Lord there is mercy" (Ps. 130:7), and that is the best news we could ever learn or impart to others. In the same way that God continued to pardon the Israelites despite their sins (vv. 4, 7-8), He is also ready to pardon you.

Christ's atoning blood washes away the stains of sin. Help me, Lord, to confess my sin and guilt to You in humility. By Your grace, I will get a full pardon and release. 

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What is the story behind the song even if by MercyMe?

Is I can only imagine a good funeral song?

What song is played most at funerals?

What song is always played at funerals?

What is the last song at a funeral called?

What is the oldest funeral song?

What are slow sad songs sung at funeral to mourn a dead body?

What is one word a song at a burial?

What is a song of comfort for grieving?

What is a song for a loved one who passed away?

. . . always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. — 2 Timothy 3:7

 Learning may easily result in pride and a refusal to admit any limitations on our mental ability, despite the fact that the pursuit of information is admirable. The biblical truth is disregarded when that occurs. 

So what is the reality of reality? The wise king of ages past declared, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" (Prov. 1:7). We have to understand the connection between God and the truth. Man will always be "learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth" (2 Timothy 3:7) without the assistance of God's Spirit and the guidance of God's Word. 

But we shall be delivered from spiritual ignorance and error when we embrace and obey His truth (John 8:32; 17:17). Because of this, we need to study the Bible diligently (2 Timothy 2:15). The truth about truth is revealed in this book alone.

Study the written Word if you want to know Christ, the Living Word. Holy Bible, Book of God, Precious Treasure, you are mine. You are mine to explain to me who I am and where I come from.  

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What does the name Veritas mean?

Who is Veritas in Greek mythology?

What language is Veritas?

What is Veritas known for?

What is VERITAS in Christianity?

What are VERITAS beliefs?

What is veritas in Catholic Church?

What is veritas Catholic?

Where did the word veritas come from?

What is the motto of Veritas?

What does honor et veritas mean?

What does lux et veritas mean?

My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:19

 We'll be in awe of the miraculous ways the Lord provides when we cast all our worries on Him! 

God's supply will always be sufficient for our needs. Remember that someone has urged you to cast all of your worries onto Him when doubt and dismay threaten to engulf you and hope for relief grows pale.  

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What Bible verse says the Lord will provide?

What does it mean when God says he will provide?

What is Philippians 4 19?

Where in the Bible does it say God will provide all your needs?

Will God provide everything you need?

When God gives you everything you need?

What are the 4 promises of God?

What Psalm says God provides?

Where in the bible does it say God will not give you anything you can t handle?

What does God promise that he will never do?

Does God give you more than you can handle?

Where in the Bible does it say God will not give you more than you can bear?

There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. — Luke 15:10

 Many Christians have accepted the fallacious idea that their testimony to one person doesn't mean much. But what we read in the Gospels most definitely does not support that. Jesus was never "too big" to deal with one individual at a time, even though His public career was just for a little over 3 years. 

It is true that Jesus fed 5,000 people gathered by the Sea of Galilee, preached to throngs in Judea, and served the inhabitants of Capernaum. He nevertheless never forgot the worth of a single soul!

How refreshing to read about His nighttime chat with Nicodemus (John 3), His encounter with a single woman at the Samaria Well (John 4), and His genuine interest in a single tiny man named Zaccheus who was perched up in a sycamore tree (Luke 19). What a thrill it must have been for him when Jesus chose him from the crowd and said, "Zaccheus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house" (v. 5).

Remember Jesus' example if you've ever been tempted to downplay the significance of your unique, personalized witness to one single soul. According to the Bible, heaven is glad when one sinner turns to God and repents!

Never undervalue the worth of one soul. When one soul is set free, the One who created the sky and who died on Calvary rejoices with His angels.  

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Is there joy in heaven over a soul that repented?

What happens in heaven when a sinner repents?

Where in the Bible does it say the angels rejoicing over one sinner?

What happens in heaven when a sinner is saved?

Is there rejoicing in heaven when someone is saved?

What happens every time a sinner repents?

How does repentance bring joy?

What brings joy to heaven?

How many times will God forgive a sinner?

How many sins Cannot be forgiven?

What is the sin that is unforgivable?

Does Jesus Love me even though I keep sinning?

Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. — James 1:22

 Although switching pronouns might not be the finest writing practice, it can result in a more Christ-honoring way of life.

If every member of my church was exactly like me, what kind of church would that be? O Lord, use even me, whenever and wherever You want, till I behold Your blessed face—Thy rest, Thy joy, and Thy share in the glory. 

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Is it OK to change your pronouns?

How often can you change your pronouns?

What to do when someone changes pronouns?

What are the 7 gender pronouns?

Can you be forced to use pronouns?

What are my pronouns if I'm a girl?

What are the pronouns for a straight girl?

What are the straight guy pronouns?

When did pronouns become a thing?

Why are pronouns a big deal?

How to be gender neutral?

Why did everyone start using pronouns?

Christ . . . has begotten us again to a living hope. — 1 Peter 1:3

 What is lacking? What's missing when someone has so much and is nonetheless very unhappy—even suicidal? a connection to God. 

We were created with a yearning for hope, meaning, and fulfillment that can only be met by the Creator. When we develop a close relationship with Jesus Christ, he meets this need. Anyone, successful or not, can only find what's missing by trusting in Jesus as Savior.

Only God is able to satisfy the void in a person's heart. We seek serenity even though we are aware that worldly paths only lead to despair; yet, if we come to Christ in faith, we will soon be able to distinguish God's grace and truth.  

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What does The Eagle Has Landed mean?

Was the film The Eagle Has Landed based on a true story?

Who said the phrase The Eagle Has Landed?

What is the story of The Eagle Has Landed Jack Higgins?

What is the moral story of eagle?

What is the story of the Eagle about?

What happens at the end of the Eagle?

What happens to Devlin in The Eagle Has Landed?

Do eagle parents stay together?

Did Rome lose The Eagle?

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness. — Isaiah 5:20

 Israel had scorned and disregarded God's directives in Isaiah's day (Is. 5:24). They badly undervalued the importance of following His instructions and having confidence in Him. (Vv. 18–19) They diminished the value of patiently waiting for the Lord to carry out His plans. They overvalued evil and undervalued virtue (v. 20). They overvalued their own knowledge and cunning (v. 21), and they elevated heavy drinkers to heroic status (v. 22). Justice was often obstructed by bribery (v. 23). God had established conditions for virtue to develop (vv. 1–2), but His people had grown moral weeds instead.

Is this sounding modern? Our culture is imitating what ancient Israel did. How difficult for the church! May those of us who accept Christ as our Savior demonstrate to the world the true worth of kindness, righteousness, justice, sobriety, wisdom, and purity via the way we live.

Being a follower of Christ is the best defense against evil. This war-torn world, which is so plagued by sin and in such great need, must witness personally the love of Christ from Christians who will take the lead. 

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What is Kierkegaard most famous for?

What is the main idea of Kierkegaard?

What are the three important concepts in Søren Kierkegaard's philosophy?

Did Kierkegaard believe in the Bible?

What does Christianity say about existentialism?

What does Kierkegaard mean by the demonic?

What is the biggest danger Kierkegaard?

What is the paradox of Christianity Kierkegaard?

What does Kierkegaard say about sin?

What is the moral of Kierkegaard?

Was Kierkegaard celibate?

Why was Kierkegaard so sad?