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Scripture Lamentations 1:20 NKJV. “See, O Lord, that I am in distress; My soul is troubled; My heart is overturned within me, For I have been very rebellious. Outside the sword bereaves, At home it is like death. Observation This scripture clearly describes a troubled distressed heart, but it also defines where the trouble comes [...]

Scripture 3 John 1:4 NKJV I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Observation The Apostle John is making this statement about the church that he is writing this letter to. John is writing as the spiritual father of this church and he is expressing his great satisfaction is [...]

Scripture Psalm 103:11 HCSB For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His faithful love toward those who fear Him. Observation What a great physical picture we get from this scripture! God loves us as much as the distance from the heavens to the earth. The only condition to this [...]

Scripture Hebrews 12:14 HCSB Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness-without it no one will see the Lord. Observation As a Christ follower, this scripture lists two essential items that cannot be missing from our character – pursue peace with all men and walk in holiness. If we do not embrace these two truths, then we [...]

Scripture Psalm 97:10 You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. Observation What a clear presentation of what it means to follow after God. No doubt we have to love the Lord with all our heart and then our [...]

Scripture Matthew 23:11 The greatest among you will be your servant. Observation Jesus is talking about the religious leaders of that day and He is trying to explain how leaders are supposed to act. Leaders do not get everyone else to serve them. God’s plan is for church leaders to serve the people in the [...]

Scripture Matthew 9:36 HCSB When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd. Observation Jesus’ whole reason for coming to earth could be summed up in this one verse. He came because this world is full of hurting needy people. Jesus was [...]