"He brought forth His people with joy; and His chosen with gladness." [Psa 105:43] Regarding Jesus’ sacrifice, it says in Hebrews that Jesus, “for the joy being set before Him endured the cross…” [Heb 12:2] Regarding the most painful part of Jesus’ life, His greatest hour of affliction and torment, where the agonies of our …
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A Spotless Bride
"Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense. Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee." [Songs 4:6-7] We know that marriage is ordained of God to be a picture of Jesus and the church, …
Rejoicing in the Gift
In Proverbs it is said, “whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of The LORD.” [Prov 18:22] Those who are given a wife of God are given a very good thing; they are given an inheritance and a gift. It says again in Proverbs, “house and riches are the inheritance of …
The Merciful Sight of Our Tender Shepherd
"They also do no iniquity: they walk in His ways." [Psalms 119:3] How can it be said that those who "keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart" do not sin? The Holy Spirit clearly states: "they also do no iniquity: they walk in His ways." We know that everyone sins; we …
Beautiful and Unmovable
New Jerusalem is the heavenly city that will descend from God out of heaven at the beginning of the millennial period; the city is large and exceedingly beautiful. It is what The Bible calls "The City of God." Jesus tells us this Himself, saying, "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple …
The Desire of The Bridegroom
When we finally enter glory with our Beloved God, Jesus, He will be excited to see us! Jesus will not look upon us with disdain or discouragement, nor with any negativity. When we, as God promises, "shall see His face," there will be great joy in heaven. Zephaniah tells us, "The LORD thy God in …