Archive for 'Discernment'

Childlike Wisdom

Luke 11: 1-10 Isa 4:2-6 / Psa 72 I give You praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and the learned and have revealed them to the childlike. (Luke 10:21) It is in the faith of a child That His mysteries God will reveal; Therefore, stay [...]

Discerning the Signs

Luke 12: 54-59 Rom 7:18-25a / Psa 119 You understand the signs of the earth and the sky, but you don’t understand the present times. (Luke 12:56) If we read the Bible all our days We will learn to judge what is right It will lead us in subtle ways To discern God’s will in [...]

Judging and Discernment

Luke 6: 36-38 Isa 1:10,16-20 / Psa 50 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. (Luke 6:36) The good in some we may discount If we always tend to criticize; We all shall be called to account At the judgment seat of Jesus Christ. [...]

Question of Authority

Mark 11: 27-33 Sir 51:12cd-20 / Ps 19 “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?” (Mark 11:28) To gain wisdom, Lord, we have found Submission is what You require. The crafty and smart You confound, The humble of heart You inspire. They arrived again [...]

The Power of His name

Mark 9: 38-40 Sir 4:11-19 / Psa 119 Whoever is not against us is for us. (Mark 9:40) We all have a special grace That the Holy Spirit gives for free; Guides us in the time and place That Jesus gives for our ministry. John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons [...]

Neither Dancing Nor Mourning

Matthew 11:16-19 Isa 48:17-19 / Psa 1 But wisdom is vindicated by her works. (Matthew 11:19) Who judges by appearances Will not see the fruits the wise discern; Work to resolve our differences, And God’s wisdom is the prize we’ll earn. Jesus said, “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting [...]