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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Refined By God

    Isaiah 48:1-6a NIV “Listen to this, you descendants of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and come from the line of Judah, you who take oaths in the name of the Lord and invoke the God of Israel— but not in truth or righteousness— you who call yourselves citizens of...
  2. JesusYeshuaisLord

    God's punishment - another expression of God's Love and Grace?

    This thought came to me this morning: What if God's punishment is just an expression of His Grace? Then I thought, hmm is it Grace or Love? Though can Grace go without Love? Anyway here is a practical illustration: If we were to compare a Parent-child relationship with a God-human beings...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    A City Defiled

    Zephaniah 3:1-5 NIV Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the Lord, she does not draw near to her God. Her officials within her are roaring lions; her rulers are evening wolves, who leave...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Obstinate People

    For Their Salvation Romans 10:1-4 NASB Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge. For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Because of Unbelief

    Consider Jesus Hebrews 3:1-6 ESV Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. For Jesus has been counted worthy of more...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    That They May Seek

    We live in a time of great deception within our governments, within the church, within our families, and coming from the media. There is so much fakery going on these days that it is often difficult to separate truth from fiction; reality from fantasy. So many people are trapped in sinful...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Lovers of Pleasure

    Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no more be called tender and delicate. Take the millstones and grind flour, put off your veil, strip off your robe, uncover your legs...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    The Rebellion

    The Lord Jesus led me to read 2 Thessalonians 2 (Select vv. ESV). Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Enslaved Again?

    Do you lay claims to being a follower of Jesus Christ? Does your walk match your talk? Or are you, behind closed doors, someone else entirely? The Lord Jesus led me to read Galatians 4 (Select vv. NASB). However, at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    The Easy Life?

    The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalm 95 (vv. 7b-11 NASB). Has God blessed us today with life? Is there food in our stomachs? Do we have roofs over our heads? Do we have warm places to sleep? Are we adequately clothed? Not everyone is so blessed! How often do we, who are so blessed, take these...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Our Spiritual Journey

    Thursday, June 15, 2017, 5:16 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Amazing Grace.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 15:11-32 (NASB) Two Sons (vv. 11-16) And He said, “A man had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate...
  12. A

    Please Help Me

    I am writing this at 11:24pm on a Monday. I am scared and I don't know what to do. I came here and decided to post this because I really would like the help of fellow Christians. I am 19 years old and live with my family. I grew up Catholic for a good amount of my life but I accepted Christ when...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    We Love Him

    Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 9:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 63:7-19 (Select vv. NASB). His Great Goodness (vv. 7-9) I shall make mention of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, the praises of the Lord...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Seeking Comfort

    Friday, March 24, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 30:1-18 (Select vv. NASB). Rebellious Children (vv. 1-3) “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the Lord, “Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Alas, Sinful Nation

    Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 1:1-20 (Select vv. NASB). They Have Revolted (vv. 2-4) Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth; For the Lord speaks, “Sons I have reared and brought...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Until the End

    Sunday, February 12, 2017, 7:43 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 3 (NASB). Consider Jesus (vv. 1-6) Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our...
  17. Radrook

    Why Were Angels Allowed to Intervene in Prediluvian Human affairs

    Why not truncate that intervention at the root by limiting angelic ability to materialize and to have viable offspring from women?
  18. Christsfreeservant

    If You Hear Him

    Saturday, October 29, 2016, 3:41 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 95 (ESV). He is the Rock of our Salvation (vv. 1-2) Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    "To My Account"

    Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 3:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken Hearts.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Philemon 1:1-20 (ESV). Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    Their Sin is History

    Friday, February 26, 2016, 3:35 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 15:11-32 (ESV). In Context (summary) In verse one we read that “sinners” were coming near to Jesus and were listening to him. The scribes and the...