Posts by Pastor Roger Emmons (Page 47)

Ephesians 6:13-18  For this reason, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to take a stand on the evil day and, after you have done everything, to stand. Stand, then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness fastened in place, and with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace tied to your feet like sandals. At all times, hold up the shield of faith, with…

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For the love of Christ compels us, because we came to this conclusion: One died for all; therefore, all died. And he died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves but for him, who died in their place and was raised again. Dear Lord Jesus, When we think about being compelled to do something, it is often in a negative way, like when our friends pressured us into doing something that…

Psalm 31:1-5 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge. Let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, deliver me. Turn your ear toward me. Hurry! Rescue me! Be a rock where I take refuge, a fortified place that saves me. Yes, you are my rocky cliff and my stronghold. For the sake of your name, you will lead me and guide me. You will pull me out of the net that they hid for me, because you are my…

Matthew 16:13-17 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But you, who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood…

Psalm 30:4-5 Make music to the Lord, you his favored ones, and give thanks when you remember his holiness, for we spend a moment under his anger, but we enjoy a lifetime in his favor. In the evening, weeping comes to stay through the night, but in the morning, there is rejoicing! Dear Heavenly Father, When we look closely at ourselves and know everything we do, think, and say, it is hard to see ourselves as favored. But the good…

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the people who are God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Dear Heavenly Father, You created us to be societal—to be a member of a larger group. Eve was built from Adam’s rib; they became the first family. Sin entered the world, and soon after, the first son, Cain, killed…

Revelation 7:13-17  One of the elders spoke to me and said, “These people dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” And I answered him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me: These are the ones who are coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Because of this, they are in front of the throne of God, and they serve…

Revelation 7:9-10 After these things I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing in front of the throne and of the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and with palm branches in their hands. They called out with a loud voice and said: Salvation comes from our God, who sits on the throne, and from the Lamb. Dear Lord Jesus, Forgive us when we get consumed with this…

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who can always be found in times of trouble. That is why we will not fear when the earth dissolves and when the mountains tumble into the heart of the sea. Its waters roar and foam. The mountains quake when it rises. Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus told us there would be wars and rumors of wars and that these things must happen. Perhaps there is an underlying fear, when we…

Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with him by this baptism into his death, so that just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too would also walk in a new life. Dear Lord Jesus, A chain is a mighty tool we use to do lots of different things, from tying up a dog to pulling out a stump. Each link gives the chain its strength and its flexibility. As the saying goes,…