Weekly Reflection and Scripture Tags

Next there was a battle in heaven — Mikha’el and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.  But it was not strong enough to win, so that there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown out, that ancient serpent, also known as the Devil and Satan [the Adversary], the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.  Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, “Now have come God’s victory, power and kingship, and the authority of his Messiah; because the Accuser of our

Next there was a battle in heaven — Mikha’el and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.  But it was not strong enough to win, so that there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown out, that ancient serpent, also known as the Devil and Satan [the Adversary], the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.  Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, “Now have come God’s victory, power and kingship, and the authority of his Messiah; because the Accuser of our brothers, who

To him who overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne even as I also overcame and am set down with my father in his throne.

As you wake up this Christmas morning, meditate on these scriptures. When you think of your relationship with Jesus, as you meditate upon the stormy and sunny days you have endured this past twelve months, can you see how he has been the protective hand in your life?  “The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me” (Psalm 116:6 NIV). “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10

To him who overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne even as I also overcame and am set down with my father in his throne.

Weekly Reflection Revelation 3:21 - KJV

You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do  not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

Jesus wrote this stern rebuke to address the heart and mindset of the Laodicea church. This scripture is very much applicable to our lives today. Jesus is reminding us that being rich in this world can easily lead us to worship our position in life and disregard the God who provides the "rich and affluent" life that we live.  Are you in a position where you feel that you have reached the top and are in no need?  Has your success become

You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do  not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

Weekly Reflection Revelation 3:17 NIV

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person and they with me.

Jesus in this Scripture is speaking to the church in Laodicea. The people he is talking to were already claiming to be his disciples. The church allowed sins to infiltrate their lives and changed their course away from God. Jesus, being the chief priest, is calling them to return to him. When Jesus walked amongst his followers in John 14:6-7, he declared that he is the only way to God. In Revelation 3:20, he is reminding and persuading the

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person and they with me.

Weekly Reflection Revelation 3:20-NIV