Tag Archives: God’s Word

Week in Review

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 10-11. One question asked was what is the mystery of God brought out in this reading? The second coming of Jesus is the great mystery because we do … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Week in Review | Tagged Bible, Christ, Future, God, God’s Word, John, Mystery, Patience, Pray, revelation, Second Coming of Christ, Spiritual War, Tribulation, Two Witnesses, victory | 2 Comments

The Day or Hour is Not Known

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

God has revealed all we need to know and now all that is left is patience while the future unfolds.Let us read the Bible to make it internal and to be a part of who we are. The taste of … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation | Tagged Bible, Christ, Day, Future, God, God’s Word, Heaven, Pray, Second Coming of Christ, victory | 2 Comments

Overcome by Using God’s Word

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Sharp Double-Edged Sword, I wrote that the church at Pergamum was in an environment in which idol worship was prevalent. To overcome bad situations we are in, God’s Word can be a tool to help us get … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Revelation | Tagged Blessings, double edged sword, God, God's Presence, God’s Word, Heart, Idol Worship, Jesus, Overcome Difficulty, Pergamum, Roman Empire, Upper Hand | Leave a comment

Let Us Praise Him

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Mark Shields

As written in Psalm 148, different aspects of the heavens are to praise God like the angels, moon, and stars. Various parts of the earth like sea creatures, weather, mountains, trees, animals, birds, and of course people are to praise … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Common Sense, Psalm | Tagged Angels, Art, Birds, Conversation, Dependable, God, God’s Word, Growth, Inspiration, Majestic, Meadow, Mountains, Music, Nature, Ocean, Peace, Planning, Powerful, Praise, Priorities, Spring, Stars, Sunset | 4 Comments

Depending on God for Needs

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Mark Shields

As written in Psalm 147, it is good to praise God because He can build up or restore a city like Jerusalem (v. 2). This Psalm was probably written after the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon. Not … Continue reading →