A Word From Joe Barnett
This site is about words.
First, about God’s authoritative, inspired Word.
Second, about my non-authoritative, non-inspired words—nevertheless, written in hope that they will encourage those who read them, and above all that they will point the reader to God’s Word.
Here are the regular features you will find here.
- Today’s Walk in the Word. A brief devotional that appears Monday through Friday. Each entry is based on a single verse of Scripture, followed by my comments related to it, and ending with a summary aphorism. To access the latest devotional click on "Today’s Walk in the Word" below. To access previous messages click on "Archives/A Walk in the Word" in the top menu.
- On My Mind. Messages on varied topics that appear on this site at least once a month. To access the latest entry click on "On My Mind" below. To access previous messages click on "Archives/On My Mind" in the top menu.
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And yes, you are permitted—in fact, encouraged—to pass along any of these messages to those you feel will benefit from them. Just click on the “Forward to a Friend” button. Your participation in this way makes this “our” ministry instead of “my” ministry.
If you find anything here that brings you, or those with whom you share these messages, into a closer relationship with the Lord, I praise God and thank him for permitting our paths to cross.
Thanks for dropping by. I hope you will do so often.
Today's Walk in the Word
Finish Well
By Joe Barnett |
I have finished the work which you gave me to do. —John 17:4 Jesus signed off, saying, “I have finished the work which you gave me to do.” “My only aim,” wrote Paul, “is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me” (Acts 20:24). […]
You Have Received a Gift
By Joe Barnett |
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another. —1 Peter 4:10 Parents give their children gifts that meet their individual needs, desires, age, and aptitudes. Our heavenly Father does the same. He gives appropriate gifts to each of his children. First Corinthians 12 says he […]
Ultimate Authority
By Joe Barnett |
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. —Matthew 28:18 Authorities have been getting a lot of press lately, mostly unfavorable. Authorities often come across as bullies, running roughshod over the powerless and vulnerable. But such domination and oppression is temporary and limited. Jesus has ultimate authority. He is the […]
Would We?
By Joe Barnett |
You shall have no other gods before me. —Exodus 20:3 Idols made by human hands “have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths” (Ps 135:15–17). An idol is carried, […]
Serving God in Your Own Generation
By Joe Barnett |
When David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. —Acts 13:36 If there had been just one different husband-wife match-up in your genealogical tree, you wouldn’t be here. But here you are at this specific time, in this specific […]
Request and Submit
By Joe Barnett |
If you are willing, you can make me clean. —Matthew 8:2 Leprosy! Dreaded. Terrifying. Incurable. The leper approached Jesus reverently, kneeling before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Doubtless, he fervently hoped Jesus would heal […]
