So if evil has finally been elliviated, why does the Holy City have thick walls and gates?
Walls and Gates
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Protection
Storms Around Us
"He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed." (Psalm 107:29 ESV) "And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, 'Peace! Be still!' And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."(Mark 4:39 ESV) Everyone is going through a storm right...
Lenten Devotions: Mother Hen
[Jesus said] "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!"(Luke 13:34) My husband's grandma...
Closely Watched
"For He will command His angels concerning You to guard You in all Your ways. On their hands they will bear You up, lest You strike Your foot against a stone."(Psalm 91:11-12 ESV) These are the verses misused by the devil in his efforts to lead Jesus into sin,...
No Crisis Too Great
"At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found...
Lord, Keep Us Safe in Your Word
"Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word; Curb those who by deceit or sword, Would wrest the kingdom from Your Son, And bring to naught all He has done."Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow'r make known, For You are Lord of lords alone; Defend Your holy church that we, May sing...
Invisible Barriers
“For He orders His angels to protect you wherever you go. They will steady you with their hands to keep you from stumbling against the rocks on the trail.” (Psalms 91:11-12 NIV)We are living in unprecedented times when all around us, people are being infected and...
God’s Protection
"This is a wise, sane Christian faith: that a man commit himself, his life, and his hopes to God; that God undertakes the special protection of that man; that therefore that man ought not to be afraid of anything" (George MacDonald 1824–1905)In these difficult...
When Things Aren’t Going Well
"My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before Him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm." (Daniel 6:22 ESV) This verse places us in an historic moment in the life of Daniel. His love...
A Table Prepared
"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Psalm 23:5-6 ESV) Jokes and comedy...