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Word for 2018-abide

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My word for 2018 is abide.  I have this great picture over my fireplace made by a good friend that reminds me to abide each day.  My understanding of abide is to "be with Jesus." What does it mean to abide?  Here are some definitions to help us better understand the word.  The Greek word "meno" which is a verb means "to stay". It can also be translated as abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry for.  Each week I will share a verse (or two) to help us better understand abiding. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. (1 Corinthians 7:24)   40  Yet in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God. (1 Corinthians 7:40) 6  and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I...

Word for 2018-abide

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My word for 2018 is abide.  I have this great picture over my fireplace made by a good friend that reminds me to abide each day.  My understanding of abide is to "be with Jesus." What does it mean to abide?  Here are some definitions to help us better understand the word.  The Greek word "meno" which is a verb means "to stay". It can also be translated as abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry for.  Each week I will share a verse (or two) to help us better understand abiding. 11  And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. (Matthew 10:11) 10  And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. (Mark 6:10)   4  And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. (Luke 9:4)  

Word for 2018-Abide

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My word for 2018 is abide.  I have this great picture over my fireplace made by a good friend that reminds me to abide each day.  My understanding of abide is to "be with Jesus." What does it mean to abide?  Here are some definitions to help us better understand the word.  The Greek word "meno" which is a verb means "to stay". It can also be translated as abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry for. We will also see these in the Old Testament as well. Each week I will share a verse (or two) to help us better understand abiding. 2  and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the night in the town square.” (Genesis 19:2)   5  Then Abraham said to his young men, “ Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” (Genesis 22:5)...