Fools

April 1st is commonly known as April Fools’ Day. Some may refer to it by its older name: All Fool’s Day. It is a day on which many people play practical jokes on their unsuspecting friends. This is usually done in a spirit of fun. But, when you get down to it, being a fool is a serious matter. Scripture gives us numerous reminders about the dangers of being a fool. Jesus told a parable about the difference between hearing and doing. While many hear His words, not as many live by them. To this, Jesus offers a stern warning. Matthew 7:26-27 (NET) - Everyone who hears these words of mine...

In a Word

Psalm 33:6 (NET) - By the Lord’s decree the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all the starry hosts.Here, the Psalmist writes of God’s role in creation.In verse six, he echoes the words first recorded in Genesis.Genesis initially tells of God’s creation of the heavens and the earth.Although the Psalmist focuses on the heavens, there is one thing common to both.God simply speaks and creation results.One word from God, and it is so.Moreover, God looks upon His creation and calls it good.This illustrates God’s awesome power.First, God speaks.Next, what God speaks comes into being.And...

Testimonies

Exodus 15:11 (NET) - Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?Testimony is defined as “evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something.”If so, then the Scriptures are a collection of individual testimonies.These words from Exodus provide a good example.They are words from a song that Moses and the people sang to the Lord.They sang these words in praise of the Lord who delivered them.This is their testimony.They praised the Lord who delivered them from bondage.They also praised the Lord who delivered...