Tag Archives: joy

Löhe on 1.Peter 3:14b-15a

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. (1Pe 3:14-15 NIV) If a person esteems his calling to suffering highly and if that resultant joy dominates his heart, then … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:13

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? (1Pe 3:13 NIV) This apostolic exclamation needs to be understood. Whoever pursues peace with God and all people is a joy to the angels and gladdening our … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 4th July 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears?  (Mal 3:2 NIV) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Rom.8:23

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (Rom 8:23 NIV) Our bodies are related to creation – yes, … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Rom.8:18

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (Rom 8:18 NIV) Let’s deal some more with these words from Romans 8:18. The old enemy lives just as the old … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:7

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1Pe 5:7 NIV) Here the apostle does not write about our basic anxiety for daily bread. He is focusing rather on the anxiety of his congregants and fellow-Christians, who … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 18th June 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. (Psa 30:11 NIV) When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:6b

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

…that he may lift you up in due time. (1Pe 5:6 NIV) Humiliation is the road to elevation and exaltation. This is an invitation for us to reconsider the ways of this world and to believe in God’s revelation, which … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1 John 3:13

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. (1Jo 3:13 NIV) In today’s gospel our Lord Jesus Christ speaks about the great feast to which so many have been invited, yet despite the invitation so few attend. … Continue reading →

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Löhe on John 14:29

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. (Joh 14:29 NIV) Let’s not forget all those sufferings our Lord had to pass through with his disciples before the Holy Spirit brought … Continue reading →

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