Gentleness is often overlooked as a personal trait in our society (v. 7). To demonstrate power and assertiveness seems to get more respect but no one likes to be bullied. It is true that Paul was a man of authority but he always used this authority in love. We find him in this pa …
The people marveled at the gracious words coming from Jesus mouth (v. 22). However they immediately began to question what authority he had to be saying these things (v. 23). He was not accepted as a prophet in His home town (v. 24). Jesus, sensing their opposition, noted two i …
Before Paul plunges into an account of his own missionary philosophy, he tactfully congratulates his brethren in Rome on their accomplishments (v. 14). He also acknowledges how they are able to admonish one another. Few, if any, can speak with such authority about world missions as the …
This hymn of praise explains how the Lord has the power to change things. His authority is limitless. He can reverse the condition of anything and therefore the way of life for anybody. In this passage we see how the Lord has great power over nature (vv. 33-39). He is sovereign and can …
The Lord’s answer to Hezekiah’s request in the previous verses is recorded in the remaining verses of this chapter. This answer came through Isaiah and was delivered to the king by a messenger. He assured Hezekiah that he would be safe in Jerusalem and judgement would come to S …
The Christians that James wrote to were apparently having problems with their tongues. James had warned them to be “swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (1:19). The power of speech is one of the greatest powers God has given to us. In order to impress upon …
Paul had taught these people the principle that he who preaches the gospel has a right to live by the gospel. It was he who taught them the old proverb, “Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads …
Yesterday’s passage introduced the imagery of the Lord as a mightier warrior, an archer riding a chariot, with arrows that split the earth, (v. 9). Today’s passage continues that theme. Mountains wither before him, and the seas are his to command (v. 10). We are reminded of the flood of …
Here the maiden speaks of herself as a Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley, which were flowers that were commonly found in Israel (vv. 1-2). It seems that she is saying, “I am only one among a host of others. Why would you choose me?†No, the groom replies, you are not ordinary …
The riches of a wise person tend to shine as a testimony of his wisdom. On the contrary, no matter what possessions a fool may possess, they are filled with folly and nothing he has can bring him any ultimate profit. People who witness in a court of law have a big respo …