Living a Life Worth Living – Writings by Robin McKinley
Do you need a pick-me-up today? If not now, then the next time you need one, Isaiah 40 is the chapter to read. When you feel weak, trust God because He gives power. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29 This not only speaks of how personal the Lord … Read more
God asked Ezekiel to take on the important role of the watchman for the people of Israel. It was his responsibility to sound the alarm alerting them of God’s warning. Now, son of man, I am making you a watchman for the people of Israel. Therefore, listen to what I say and warn them for … Read more
Isaiah spoke of the destruction of the earth in chapter 24. Because of ramped up sinful lifestyles, God promised to devastate their land and scatter them. Look! The Lord is about to destroy the earth and make it a vast wasteland. He devastates the surface of the earth and scatters the people. Isaiah 24:1 In … Read more
Where would you like to be right now? One of my favorite places is sitting on our deck at home. I know, it doesn’t sound real exciting does it? I am looking forward to going to heaven. Fortunately, we don’t need to wait go there to enjoy the presence of God. And so, dear brothers … Read more
The Old Testament sacrifices were mandated by God because of man’s sinful nature. Thousands upon thousands of animals were killed to make an atonement for sin. Jesus, however, became the ultimate sacrifice once and for all. For God’s will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, … Read more
The Old Testament Covenant initially began with the Ten Commandments. God, however, built laws around them and added others. They enveloped three major categories; moral, social, and food laws totaling somewhere around 613. When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date … Read more
At the last supper, Jesus offered His disciples the bread symbolizing His broken body. In the same way, also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord: … Read more
The prophet Ezekiel was told to prophesy to the entire nation of Israel. Because of their terrible sins against the Lord they experienced God’s judgment. The Lord will always deal with our sin in one of two ways. We will either suffer the consequences of our sin or we can ask for and receive His … Read more
Many of the prophets in the Old Testament had a tough time proclaiming the message of God. Ezekiel was one of those prophets. Even though he spoke to “God’s people,” his messages were often rejected. You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. But they won’t listen, for they are completely rebellious! … Read more
In the 1950s a young songwriter wrote these lyrics, “What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see.” Christians will rejoice on that day. Those who haven’t accepted Christ won’t. Why? Because the judgment of God is real. They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from … Read more