Reformation Theology Blog

How much do you owe my master?

September 24—Morning—Luke 16:5
"How much do you owe my master?" — Luke 16:5

And the earth helped the woman — Revelation 12:16

September 23—Morning—Jeremiah 8:22
"Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?" — Jeremiah 8:22

Yes, there is both balm in Gilead and a physician there. The blood and righteousness of Jesus are the truest balm, and Jesus Himself is the Sovereign and Almighty Physician. But if that blood is not applied, if Jesus is not known or sought, how can health be obtained?

Who Makes You to Differ?

September 22—Morning—Romans 3:26
"The justifier of the one who believes in Jesus." — Romans 3:26

And who is this, indeed who can it be, but Jehovah? "It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns?" But, my soul, take note of how each person of the Godhead is revealed in Scripture under this character, as if to convince every poor sinner seeking redemption in Israel, that God can be just and yet the justifier of the one who believes in Jesus.

Baptized with the Holy Spirit

September 21—Morning—Acts 11:16
"You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit." — Acts 11:16

Twelve Blessed Consequences of Our Reconciliation with God

by Jeremiah Burroughs

The First Consequence

Firstly, from this reconciliation follows peace with all the creatures in the world. Whereas before, not only was God an enemy, but all the creatures were also enemies: the good creatures, the ill creatures, even your companions whom you considered friends; the heavens, the earth, the beasts in the field, the stones in your house—all were your enemies. Not the least creature in the world was exempt from being part of the host of God, ready and poised to avenge God’s quarrel against you.