Nobody Knows

These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.  John 16:33  NASB Tribulation – “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen.  Nobody knows but Jesus.”  The lyrics of this Negro spiritual could have come from a verse like this one. …

The Beach

For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward.  Job 5:7 NASB \Trouble – Where do you like to vacation?  The mountains?  The beach?  All those idyllic photos in travel magazines of beautiful blue water and white sand.  Colorful umbrellas above nicely padded lounge chairs with a cold beverage close at hand.  Warm days and…

Double Trouble

For man is born for trouble, as sparks fly upward. Job 5:7 NASB Trouble – “Don’t give me yours. I have enough of my own.” That’s right. Each one of us has enough trouble to last us all the days we live. It’s just part of being in this world. Don’t’ believe it? Try this….

The REVISED Winepress

On September 11, we looked at John 16:33, the well-known verse about having trouble in the world.  I said that since Yeshua spoke Hebrew, not Greek, we should look at the Hebrew word behind the Greek text.  The Greek is thlipsis.  I incorrectly stated that the Hebrew word is the Delitzsch gospel was ‘arah.  Fortunately, Andre…

The Winepress

“You have trouble in the world, but let your heart be brave; I have overcome the world.  John 16:33  Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels Trouble – Look, I don’t want any more trouble.  I’ve had enough.  I’m tired of the “my fair share” politics and the “everyone has to sacrifice” social correctness.  So  I’m not happy with…