Practicing the Promises: Cyrus, Christ

Dear Ones: How does a prophecy given to Isaiah in the eighth century, and realized in the fifth century, have a direct bearing on our lives?  The answer lies in the principle of “practicing the promises…,” then and now…and seeing the glory of God. The Lord had revealed to Isaiah something of the coming of…

The Resolute Committal

Dear Ones: Towards the end of the life of Joshua, he gave an ultimatum to Israel.  His words were:  “…Choose you THIS DAY whom ye will serve.” (Josh. 24:15)   He went on to say:  “As for me and my house, we WILL serve the Lord.”  Commitment is a position taken.  It is also an attitude…

Tangible Faith

Dear Ones: No one truly knew what Jesus was going to do when faced with the crowd of five thousand which had come out into the “wilderness” to hear Him speak, and to be healed of various diseases.  This lack of understanding did not matter.  What did matter was that there was to be a…