James Grayson

God doesn't delight in the death of the wicked

“Do you think that I like to see wicked people die? says the Sovereign Lord. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live. (Ezekiel 18:23 NLT) Before each of us lies a decision:…

Ezekiel 18:23 (NLT)

More Manifestation of Jesus

He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him. (John 14:21 NKJV) Let's try and look…

John 14:21 (NKJV)

Proof of Discipleship

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:35 NLT) Jesus said your love for one another will prove you are my disciples. You can't be a disciple if you don't…

John 13:35 (NLT)

Jesus is never late!

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him. (John 11:15 NKJV) In this passage Jesus stays put until after the death of Lazarus! We think it…

John 11:15 (NKJV)

Discipline

Paul says I discipline my body and bring it into subjection because I don't want to preach to others and then become disqualified myself! It is possible to preach to others and not be disciplined and…

God's Protection

Therefore they sought to take Him; but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come. (John 7:30 NKJV) Three times in this chapter the religious tried to take Jesus by force but were unable…

John 7:30 (NKJV)

Spirit and Life

We can never work hard enough to be accepted by the Father! Human effort accomplishes nothing! Today I can rest in the finished work of Jesus while I work for His glory and not for my salvation! Thank…

Mary's advice

The is some great advice from Mary. Whatever Jesus says to do, just do it. How ever foolish it may seem. Take a pot of water to the man for wine. Mary knew that when Jesus spoke it would be as He said.…

John 2:5 (NKJV)

Abraham the Father of Faith was the firs...

Abraham the Father of Faith was the first person to know God as the "One Who Provides" http://glo.to/l?1=01022014&2

Genesis 22:14 (NIV)

Sacrifice or Obedience?

So Samuel said: Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel…

1 Samuel 15:22 (NKJV)

You + Jesus = Majority

Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the Lord will work for us. For nothing restrains the Lord from saving…

1 Samuel 14:6 (NKJV)

The Lord is good to All!

What a great verse. The Lord is good to All. He is good to those who love Him, to those who obey Him, to those who are good to others. The awesome thing is that He is good to His enemies, those who mock…

Psalm 145:9 (NKJV)

ALL (What category do you fit in?)

All - such a small but encompassing word! So small yet so profound. Jesus healed ALL their sicknesses, and ALL kinds of diseases! Nothing, and no one is to great for HIM! Notice that Jesus didn't heal…

Matthew 4:23 (NKJV)

Jesus "Name above all names"

There is no other name but the Name of Jesus whereby men must be saved! Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord to the glory of the Father! When the enemy comes in full attack…

Matthew 1:21 (NKJV)

Saved for the Glory of God

God saved us so that His power would be seen in our lives! We were saved to demonstrate the power of God! How is God's mighty power being demonstrated in your life today?

Psalm 106:8 (NASB)

The Word of the Lord Tested Him

Joseph received a dream from God as a boy. After sharing that dream he was: Hated by his brothers Sold into slavery Taken from his father and land Placed over Potipher's house Falsely accused by Potipher's…

Psalm 105:19 (NKJV)

Floods on the Dry Ground

What a great promise given by our heavenly Father! He will pour water on him who is thirsty! He will pour His Spirit on our descendants, and His blessing on our offspring! Lord give us a thirst for more…

Isaiah 44:3 (NKJV)

At war with the Dragon

If there is not a battle raging in my life maybe I need to make sure I am keeping Gods commandments and my testimony clean! Lord help me today to keep all your commandments so my testimony to those who…

Revelation 12:17 (NLT)

Fear

It doesn't matter how many enemies I face. I don't have to be afraid. The Lord fights for me! If He is with me who can be against me?

Deuteronomy 3:22 (NKJV)

thoughts on renewed youth

While meditating on the verse " Who satisfies your mouth with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagles" I saw a picture of an eagle feeding the little birds in its nest. If God is that…

Psalm 103:2 (NKJV), Psalm 103:3 (NKJV), Psalm 103:4 (NKJV), Psalm 103:5 (NKJV)