“In the first year of his reign (Darius), I Daniel, understood by the books…that He (God) would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.” Daniel 9:2 Dear Ones: The Lord revealed to Habakkuk that Israel, because of her rejection of Him, would be invaded by the Chaldeans. Jesus, would declare to His disciples, that…
“This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” Luke 4:21 Dear Ones: It was a momentous day, when Jesus, after returning from the wilderness, where He was tempted by the devil, and having already taught in the synagogues “in the power of the Spirit,” stands up in his hometown synagogue of Narareth, reads Isaiah…
“But now thus says the Lord that created you, O Jacob, and He that formed you, O Israel, ‘Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Dear Ones: Two of the most simple, and yet, poignant words in Scripture are: “But now…” Why? The…
“Thus says the Lord, ‘Israel is My son…let my son go, that he may serve Me.’” Exodus 4:22,23 Dear Ones: It is difficult in our day and time to realize that God’s priorities and objectives have never changed. With the distractions of world-wide media filling the airwaves, and “knowledge” which is increasing exponentially, there is…
“When you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret, will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 Dear Ones: It was during the days of Habakkuk, a time of great violence, lawlessness, and pending judgement, that he…
“…The Lord has anointed me to preach…to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” Isaiah 61:2; “…behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 Dear Ones: When the decree of the Persian king Cyrus was given, to allow the people of Israel to return to their homeland,…
“He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…Abide in Me, and I in you.” Psalm 91:1, John 15:4 Dear Ones: What does Scripture mean by the “secret place of the Most High?” No doubt it means, to a great extent, the same thing that…
“And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 Dear Ones: When we consider that Christ was named “Wonderful,” we enter a realm of thoughts that cannot be surpassed in beauty, wonder, perfection, and love. There is about His person that which is beyond…
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?…when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?” Job 38:4,7 Dear Ones: When God spoke creation into existence, we do not know the volume or the power of His voice. What we do know is that the creation…
“After this manner therefore pray…” Matthew 6:9 Dear Ones: There is a preface to the Lord’s teachings on prayer. It begins like this: “…Your Father knows what things you have need of before you ask Him.” (Matt. 6:8) Why does the Lord Jesus state this reality before embarking on teaching us how to pray? First…