Bible meditations – Page 18 – Darkened Glass Reflections

Salt of the Earth: Being the Real Thing

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people” (Matthew 5:13).

May 28, 2023

Scattering Salt and Shining Light

“You are the salt of the earth…. You are the light of the world.” Our roles as salt and light grow out of our willingness to live the kind of life Jesus described in the Beatitudes.

May 21, 2023

Ascension: Seated With Him

Jesus’ ascension into heaven has important implications for our understanding of His divinity and for our life of faith.

May 18, 2023

“Blessed Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted”: Persecution and Being “In Christ”

Persecution is a natural part of the Christian life. Because we are in Christ and He is in us, those who oppose Him will resist us.

May 7, 2023

Walking Through the Valleys. II: To the Other Side (revisited)

A valley is merely a low point between two high places. You can climb the mountain out of the valley to the glorious summit where the light of the Son dispels all darkness. If you are in the valley, continue to follow God. Praise Him that He wants you to abide on the mountaintop, not…

May 3, 2023

Walking Through the Valleys. I: Entering the Valley (revisited)

Psalm 23 reminds us that we may wander into the valley even while we are obeying God. This sheep could say, with all honesty, that the Lord was his shepherd. He was following his shepherd, but he still found himself in a valley. You do not need to sin or lack faith in God to…

April 30, 2023

Persecution and Privilege

The apostles rejoiced “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.” The world teaches us to consider ourselves privileged, honored, and worthy when we receive rewards. In God’s kingdom, we show ourselves to be worthy of rewards when we are willing to suffer for Christ’s sake.

April 23, 2023