Willie Thomas

highlighted Hebrews 4:7 NLT

So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts.”

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

wrote a note on Hebrews 4:1 NLT

Preach this daily, LET THIS BE THE FIRST WORDS OF INVITATION ALWAYS

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Hebrews 4:4 NLT

We know it is ready because of the place in the Scriptures where it mentions the seventh day: “On the seventh day God rested from all his work.”

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Hebrews 4:1 NLT

God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:2 NLT

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:3 NLT

Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:4 NLT

And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:5 NLT

In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:6 NLT

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:7 NLT

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:8 NLT

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted 1 Peter 5:9 NLT

Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.

almost 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

started a reading plan: Spurgeon's Morning Devotions

over 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Hebrews 4:16 NLT

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

over 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Hebrews 4:15 NLT

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.

over 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Hebrews 4:14 NLT

So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.

over 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Mark 4:11 NLT

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,

over 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted John 6:63 NLT

The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

over 10 years ago

Willie Thomas

highlighted Proverbs 4:20-27 NLT

My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words.

over 10 years ago