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The temple and Sanctuary are used interchangeably in the Bible they both mean a place of worship. Reverence in the sanctuary is a significant concept in religious settings. It involves showing profound respect and awe for the sacred space of worship. Believers, seen as the temple of God, are called to care for and protect this holy dwelling. The sanctuary is regarded as a sacred, hallowed, and ded...

Mark 4:37-38, 40 KJV And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?  Isaiah 41:10  - Fear thou not ; for I am with thee: be not d...

Some are watching the stock market, other sports, world events of the world such as fashions or other trends.  What are your eyes focused on and why?  Are you blinded or consumed with the things of this world, day in and day so you can’t see anything else or have time for anything else? Matthew 25:13 KJV Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. &quot...

Is there such a place?  If so, how do I get there?   What if any are the requirements?  If Jesus died on the cross for me isn’t my entrance automatic? Meaning my access can’t be denied. Matthew 18:3 KJV and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. John 3:5KJV Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, E...

The problems of the world often seem to be too much to handle.  Life comes at you hard and fast sometimes without warning and other times without answers or directions.  A yoke was made of wood, hand-carved to fit the neck and shoulders of the animal to prevent pain or discomfort. Matthew 11:29-30 ESV Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find r...

Bread is essential to sustain life. The phrase "bread is the staff of life" is not new, it has been around for centuries and is a well-known saying around the world. The phrase “bread is the staff of life" refers to bread is a fundamental food that provides sustenance and nourishment to humanity world-wide. Bread is not only essential to our diet, but it has significant cultural and...

Why is God's love and the world's love so different?  When you think about God’s love what comes to mind? When I think about God’s love I think free and unconditional? Malachi 1:2 AMP I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How and in what way have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I loved Jacob (Israel); " When things don't go my way o...

Philippians 4:7 (KJV) And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus Isaiah 26:3 : "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." When I totally surrender to the Lord, I will Trust God Trusting in God brings: Peace amidst uncertainty Strength in times of adversity Hope in the face of cha...

Zechariah 1:2-3 KJV " The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers.  [3] Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. A Change of mind, heart, and action Repentance in the Bible is defined as a change of mind, heart, and action, by turning away from sin and self and returning to...

How I come to know God?  Does God want to know me?  To Know God starts with His word.  It starts with a simple prayer.  Asking the Holy Spirit to reveal to me who God is.  Next by faith open His word daily .  In reading His word I find that knowledge is not enough, many have a knowledge of God, but do not know Him . According to Micah 6:8 , I must "act justly, and to love mercy and to walk hu...

Micah 5:15 ESV And in anger and wrath I will execute vengeance on the nations that did not obey. "Vengeance belongs to the Lord.  It is for those who refuse to obey God. Therefore, I am a child of God covered by His righteousness and have access to the tree of life. Deuteronomy 32:35AMP Vengeance is Mine, and retribution, In due time their foot will slip; For the day of their disaster is at h...

Jonah 2:1-2KJV LORD, And he heard me; Out of the belly of hell cried I, And thou heardest my voice. Sometimes I have found myself in situations with no solution. Psalm 61:1KJV Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 Kings 20:5KJV Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I w...

Amos 5:4 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:   Seeking the Lord means to surrender to the will of the Holy Spirit. Thereby, I live because Jesus lives in me, and I am in Him. Jeremiah 29:13KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Psalm 63:1KJV Oh God thou art my God; early will I seek thee, my soul thri...

Joel 1:2 KJV Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers? The LORD tells me to "give ear," that is, listen. Things are getting worse everywhere! What are my choices? Luke 8:18ESV Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he think...

Hosea 8:14 AMP For Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces [and pagan temples], And Judah has built many fortified cities; But I will send a fire upon their cities so that it may consume their palaces and fortresses.   Exodus 20:3-5 "Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is...

Hosea 1:7 ESV But I will have mercy on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the Lord their God. I will not save them by bow or by sword or by war or by horses or by horsemen. “Praise God for His mercy it endureth forever. Mighty is his hand. Salvation is through Jesus because of His unconditional love for me Titus 3:5ESV He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but acc...

Daniel 6:16 KJV Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. " I have my own "lion's den" only God can deliver me out of. Deliverance is what God does! There will be some things God will allow me to go through. Trials will come! They are...

Reconciliation has much to do with transformation; it’s the moving from a place of separation, hurt, and brokenness to a place of healing, wholeness, forgiveness, and reunion. Ezekiel 47:23 ESV In whatever tribe the sojourner resides, there you shall assign him his inheritance, declares the Lord God. But only through Jesus do we see God’s true and ultimate message of reconciliation, our path back...

Ezekiel 40:4 NLT He said to me, “Son of man, watch and listen. Pay close attention to everything I show you. You have been brought here so I can show you many things. Then you will return to the people of Israel and tell them everything you have seen.” The LORD WANTS our eyes open to see His marvelous hand working in our lives. We then can be witnesses to others.   John 10:27KJV My sheep hear my v...

Ezekiel 33:11 AMP Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the Lord God, ‘I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back (change your way of thinking), turn back [in repentance] from your evil ways! For why you should die, O house of Israel?’  God’s pleasure and Joy is Love. In His love is SALVATION.  He is calling me to change, that is, to re...

I should rejoice in reflecting the light of Jesus to others.  God’s Desire is for me to reflect His character which is love to all especially those who are least among us, the poor. We rejoice in God who gave us His son that I might receive eternal life by accepting Him as my Savior. Ezekiel 26:2 NLT Son of man, Tyre has rejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Ha! She who was the gateway to...

John 15:1-17KJV I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.  Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.  Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.  Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, exc...

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”  This is personal.  My heart is like my righteousness; filthy. David does not stop there. He says renew a right spirit within me. This brings me to my 2nd step; I  need a renewed spirit, meaning there is something wrong with my current spirit.

Sin’s ugly face brings temporary pleasure and a focus the things of this world which separates me from God.  The results of my sin is not a something I look forward to. God makes it clear that the final punishment for my sins will be more than a shortage of bread and water but that of death. The wages of sin (what I earn) is death. But the gift (what Jesus gives) is eternal life. I avoid this puni...