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I want to be like Ezra

ihenni — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:29:43 +0000

Ezra 7:10

¹⁰For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.

I want to be like Ezra. I want to have my heart set on studying the Word, and to do it – to put it into action.

Who do you want to be like?

in Christ,

Isaiah

Insane

ihenni — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:48:22 +0000

Acts 26:24-29 (New International Version)

24At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.”

25″I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”

28Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”

29Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

Acts 26:24-29 (NIV)

24 At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.” 25 “I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26 The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” 29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

When was the last time someone called you insane?

When was the last time you were “out of your mind” for Jesus?

Kind’ve makes you think…

in Christ,

Isaiah

Read and not believe

ihenni — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:30 +0000

Scripture of the Day:

John 5:39-40

³⁹You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, ⁴⁰yet you refuse to come to me to have life.

Interesting that Jesus talks about people who study the Scriptures that talk about him, but won’t come to Jesus to get the eternal life they’re looking for. This reminds me that even in studying the Bible we can miss out on the big picture. Where’s our focus today?

in Christ,

Isaiah

I must decrease

ihenni — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:43 +0000

Scripture of the Day:
John 3:30
He must become greater; I must become less.

May I become less as HE becomes greater, each and every day.
in Christ,

Isaiah

Come and See

ihenni — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:37:50 +0000

Scripture of the Day:

John 1:46
46″Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.
“Come and see,” said Philip.

Come and see…

in Christ,

Isaiah