and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. I feel so lowly in the attempt to describe these names of Jesus; barely even scratching the surface. There are depths of these truths that we will be discovering a billion years from now. … Continue reading Three Powerful Descriptions of the Humanity and Deity of Jesus (Revelation 1:5a)
I am Dark, yet Lovely (Song of Songs 1:5-6)
I am dark, but lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, Like the tents of Kedar, Like the curtains of Solomon. Do not look upon me, because I am dark, Because the sun has tanned me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; They made me the keeper of the vineyards, But my own vineyard I have … Continue reading I am Dark, yet Lovely (Song of Songs 1:5-6)
Wisdom and Folly Defined (Matthew 25:1-13)
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their … Continue reading Wisdom and Folly Defined (Matthew 25:1-13)
Fellowship with Jesus in Community (Song of Songs 1:4)
Draw me away! We will run after you. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will remember your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you. Our journey with Jesus begins and continues in the drawing of intimacy in the secret place and running … Continue reading Fellowship with Jesus in Community (Song of Songs 1:4)
Grace and Peace for the Church (Revelation 1:4)
John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, It is helpful to understand the Lord's intent in providing us with the prophecy in this book. Jesus' desire … Continue reading Grace and Peace for the Church (Revelation 1:4)
The Fragrance of Jesus (Song of Songs 1:3)
Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, Your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore the virgins love you. Jesus' name is diverse in beauty and fragrance. Like a diamond He is multifaceted in His nature. Like an assortment of perfumes His presence is like an array of pleasing fragrance. Jesus came to make known … Continue reading The Fragrance of Jesus (Song of Songs 1:3)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-3)
"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw. Blessed is he … Continue reading The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1-3)
Simple Adoration and the Great Commission
The story of Mary anointing Jesus at Bethany is well known. She poured out a costly perfume, anointing Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair. The fragrance of the perfume filled the room with its pleasing aroma. She was judged and criticized for being wasteful, but Jesus speaks in her defense. And this is … Continue reading Simple Adoration and the Great Commission
The Divine Kiss (Song of Songs 1:2)
"Let him(Jesus) kiss me with the kisses of his mouth(Word)— For your love is better than wine." There is a point within the human heart where the divine converges with humanity. It is in Christ that this mysterious union is complete and manifest; in His personhood He is fully God and fully man. His word … Continue reading The Divine Kiss (Song of Songs 1:2)
The Prince of Peace Breaks Opens the Seals
While meditating up the judgements released by the hands of Jesus my heart is confronted with a God that I cannot comprehend on my own. I find God’s judgments bring offense to my heart. When I see The Lord’s actions in scripture that appear to conflict with what I know Him to be, I am … Continue reading The Prince of Peace Breaks Opens the Seals
