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Ephesians chapter 3 verse 7 (NIV)  I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Paul was a well educated man. He had been well taught on the scriptures and Jewish law. But that was not the reason he was called to preach…

Isaiah Chapter 56 verse 1 (NIV)  This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice    and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand    and my righteousness will soon be revealed. In all the hullabaloo that we see in the media at the moment regarding different world affairs, it would be…

Ephesians chapter 1 verses 1-4 (NIV)  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus.  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has…

Proverbs Chapter 23 verses 17-18 (NIV)  Do not let your heart envy sinners,    but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD. There is surely a future hope for you,    and your hope will not be cut off.  Following on from yesterday a little. It can be a bad thing to be…

Galatians chapter 5 verses 13-15 (NIV)  You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.”  If you bite and devour each…

Isaiah Chapter 46 verses 12-13(NIV)   Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,    you who are now far from my righteousness.  I am bringing my righteousness near,    it is not far away; and my salvation will not be delayed.    I will grant salvation to Zion,    my splendour to Israel. These verses jumped out to…

Galatians chapter 4 verses 16-18 (NIV)  Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you from us, so that you may have zeal for them. It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose…

Isaiah Chapter 42 verses 3-4 (NIV)  A bruised reed he will not break,    and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;   he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth.    In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” When…

Psalm 107 verse 43 (NIV)  Let the one who is wise heed these things    and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD. People, usually those who don’t have a true relationship with God, may have their own perception of what He is like. Generally that is either that He is a heartless dictator, or…

Galatians chapter 2 verses 1-2 (NIV)  Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to…