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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Wisdom Personified

    Proverbs 9:1-6 NASB Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars; She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table; She has sent out her maidens, she calls From the tops of the heights of the city: “Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!” To him...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Hoodwinked

    An Original Work / October 15, 2018 Tricked by masters Duped by fools Conned by artists Using tools They pull the wool Over eyes Always catch folks By surprise Clever crafters Do their tricks Searching victims Them to prick Be on your guard Prayerfully Trust in Your Lord Patiently Don’t be...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Set Free!

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we read the Bible, not just for intellectual enlightenment, and not just as a history book or as a book of poetry, or as part of an English Literature Class. We read the Bible (Genesis to Revelation) because we believe it to be the Word of God. Therefore, we read it...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Tenacious

    An Original Work / September 20, 2018 They’re Liars, deceivers Who mimic believers, Controlling the masses Regardless of classes Thievery, trickery, They’re from the enemy They’re always so charming It is quite alarming They’re not to be trusted For they will get busted Think they’re...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Arise from The Dead

    Ephesians 5:1-2 NASB Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. Walk in Love Whenever we see the word “therefore,” we have to look back to see what it...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    Pernicious Leeches

    To Test Him Mark 8:11-13 NASB The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Leaving them, He...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Abounding in Hope

    By the Holy Spirit Romans 15:14-16 ESV I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Deceptive Appearances

    Strengthen What Remains Revelation 3:1-2 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    What We Practice

    See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Character Transformation

    How are people, in general, and the church, and individual Christians being deceived today? We are deceived when we listen to and when we buy into the words of humans, or tradition, and we don’t test what we are hearing with God, in prayer, and in his Word. Jesus said, “You have heard… but I...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    They Heap Abuse

    The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Peter 2 (Select vv. ESV). But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    A People Divided

    There are so many things which divide us as a nation, as a people, and as the children of God. We are divided by hatred, violence, political affiliation, denomination, race, religion, social status, culture, belief systems, etc. We are also divided by greed, love of power, idolatry, spiritual...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Truth and Lies

    Not everyone tells the truth. Not everyone can be trusted. There are many people who tell lies habitually, i.e. it is their practice. Many times they believe their own lies, too, and even if they do hear the truth, and even if they do acknowledge the truth some of the time, “when the rubber...
  14. amariselle

    "The Passion Translation": You are Jesus Christ's Equal

    The Passion Translation, authored by Brian Simmons, has inserted these words into the mouth of Christ: "For you reach into my heart. With one flash of your eyes I am undone by your love, my beloved, my equal, my bride. You leave me breathless-I am overcome by merely a glance from your...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Birthrights for Sale?

    The Lord Jesus led me to read Hebrews 12 (Select vv. NASB). Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. In our pursuit of peace with all people, we must remember that peace with all people is not to exclude peace with God. In other words, we do...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Persuasive Arguments

    The Lord Jesus led me to read Colossians 2 (vv. 1-7 NASB). We have been instructed in scripture to expect to be opposed, if we are truly following Jesus Christ with our lives. But, it isn’t just us who are being opposed, but it is the gospel of our salvation which is coming under fire, and from...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    They Confuse You

    Sunday, November 12, 2017, 4:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I’ll Walk with God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 3 (Quoting select vv. NASB). Who is This For? Again, the nation of Israel, from the times of the Old Testament up to Jesus Christ’s death and...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Discerning Error

    Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 3 (NASB). Difficult Times (vv. 1-9) But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    House of Prayer

    Saturday, July 1, 2017, 5:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 19:37-46 (ESV). Don’t Be Silent (vv. 37-40) As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    Many Fall Away

    Saturday, June 3, 2017, 5:18 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Matthew 24 (quoting vv. 1-14 ESV). Thrown Down (vv. 1-2) Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him...