Once we become yoked with Christ, the attraction of doing our own good will fades and in its place is a new sense of peace and purpose due to our submission and obedience. Sadly, romantic expectations of blessing are part of our carnal desire to be rewarded for this submission and obedience. This appetite for… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Tim Cote
Revelation 22, The Tree of Life, Beginning and End
In the end… After the sifting of the wheat from the chaff, after the separating of the sheep from the goats, after the harvest of the wheat from the tares we see the two stand apart for what they chose: life or death. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last,… Continue Reading
Deuteronomy 32, You Are the Lord’s Portion
Please read Deuteronomy 32:8-47 This passage contains some of Moses’ last words to Israel. Verse nine is life-changing. “For the Lord’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.” Consider this! You are the Lord’s portion and inheritance! All God’s purposes for you are summed up in this: YOU ARE THE LORD’S PORTION. … Continue Reading
Romans 8:20, It’s Okay to Groan While We Are Being Set Free
For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains… Continue Reading
Luke 21:19, Practice Patient Endurance, Even Now
Dear Brothers and Sisters: We must be prepared to endure that which is coming. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21:19 Once released from the tyranny of our affection for the knowledge of good and evil, a new tolerance to wait on God will grip us. Patient endurance is the confidence to… Continue Reading