Your Word is a Lamp....

Written 31 October 2024 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.  Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.  Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.  There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;  one Lord, one faith, one baptism;  one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:1-6 ~~~ Because the Cross of Christ is our equalizer: at the Cross of Christ, we find ourselves on a level playing field; no matter our nationality, race, tribe or background, when we approach the Cross, we do so without exception, as sinners (without hope and destined for Hell) in need of a Savior: of which there is only ONE. ~~~ For there is no distinction:  for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:21-23 For there is no distinction between Jew an...

1  Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,   2  but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.  (John 1:1-3) {Clearly a debate taking place at that time: Jesus is the fulfillment of everything the prophets long ago, spoke about.}   3  He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. (John 1:3) 8  But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,     the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. 9  You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you     with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” see Psalm 45:6-8 10  And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginn...

  Titus 1  Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth,  1  Paul, a servant[ a ] of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness,  2  in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began  3  and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; This is what Shepherding the flock is all about: Protecting and procuring the Faith of the flock, and their knowledge of Christ, through servitude. 2  in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began Link to Revelation 13:8 3  and at the proper time manifested in his word[ c ] through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; Link to Romans...

O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2  You know when I sit down and when I rise up;     you discern my thoughts from afar. 3  You search out my path and my lying down     and are acquainted with all my ways. 4  Even before a word is on my tongue,     behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. 5  You hem me in, behind and before,     and lay your hand upon me. 6  Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;     it is high; I cannot attain it. 7  Where shall I go from your Spirit?     Or where shall I flee from your presence? 8  If I ascend to heaven, you are there!     If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 9  If I take the wings of the morning     and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10  even there your hand shall lead me,     and your right hand shall hol...