Just as I Am/I Come Broken
Often we feel that if only we were in different circumstances or had some special talent, we could be better servants for God and serve Him more effectively. This beautiful hymn was written by a bedridden invalid who felt useless to do anything except express her feelings of devotion to God, yet this simply worded […]
Jesus in the Book of Philippians
Joy is the theme of the book of Philippians. Admonitions to rejoice are found throughout this short epistle. When we consider the circumstances under which Paul wrote Philippians (an innocent prisoner awaiting an uncertain outcome), we are humbled and challenged to truly rejoice in our own lives. Jesus is mentioned in all four chapters of […]
Behold, the Lamb of God! #1
Twice in John 1, John the Baptist spoke of Jesus as a Lamb. In v. 29 he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world!” Once again in v. 36 he said simply, “Behold, the Lamb of God”. With these words reference to Jesus as the Lamb of John […]