Came Down … Lifted Up

Came Down … Lifted Up

For I came down from heaven, not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me.  John 6:38 KJV For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. John 6:38 NASB And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even...
Came Down … Lifted Up

Blessed with More than Your Neighbours

As brilliant as you may be, there’s something you cannot get your head wrapped around; neither can I. Some things are simple; other things are complex, but then there’s a sphere where our minds can do nothing but wonder and worship. For a few minutes, just now,...
Came Down … Lifted Up

Scenes of His Shame

Thou hast known My reproach, and My shame, and My dishonor. Psalm 69:19 KJV You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor. Psalm 69:19 NASB The Gospel accounts take us from one scene of His shame to another. Matthew seems to stress the shame He endured amongst the...
Came Down … Lifted Up

Intensify your Efforts with Kids!

The scowl. The raised eyebrows. The wrinkled forehead. The squirmed-up nose and the curled lip. The look of total impatience, severe annoyance and intense disdain. “Here they go again. When will parents ever learn! The Master is so busy and there are so many...
Came Down … Lifted Up

Vindication

“Thou art more righteous than I: for that thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.” 1 Samuel 24:17 KJV “You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you.” 1Samuel 24:17 NASB The events of...
Came Down … Lifted Up

Could Your Plan be Displeasing to the Lord?

It is one of those chapters in the Bible that’s hard to read. You have been following the life story of the young shepherd boy who, with a sling and stone, silenced the threats of the towering giant. You have admired him in his respect for the king who...
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