Dear Ones: In God’s dealings with us, as with Israel, He often asks questions. When it comes to concepts of Him, He asked Israel: “To whom then will you liken God? or what likeness will you compare unto Him? (Is. 40:18) He goes on later to ask: “‘To whom then will you liken Me, or…
Dear Ones: Is it possible to SEE God? The Bible says that it is. Jesus said: “Blessed are the pure in heart for THEY SHALL SEE GOD.” (Matt. 5:8) What does the Lord Jesus mean here when in the Old Testament we see the Lord declaring to Moses: “…You cannot see my face: for there…
Dear Ones: When God charged Samuel to anoint one of the sons of Jesse to be king in the place of Saul, he said: “Look NOT on his countenance, or on the height of his stature…for the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on…
Dear Ones: When we look out upon the vastness of space, and at the littleness of our world in this “endless” universe, we are struck by the insignificance of our world, even of our existence. As a result of such a vision, the thought of “insignificance” can move us to adopt the increasing “logic” of…
Dear Ones: It is a wonderful day, and moment, when the Lord speaks to our hearts, saying: “Go your way, your faith has made you whole.” Numerous are the examples in the Old and New Testaments, where the Lord specifically addresses individuals, and Israel, declaring to them that their sin, at that moment, is…
“The Lord appeared unto Abram, and said unto him, ‘I am the Almighty God; walk before Me and be thou perfect.’” Genesis 17: 1-2 Dear Ones: We are apt to think that age is a very limiting factor with respect to the blessing of God. In the case of Abram, the contrary was true. Why? …
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of all mercies, and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 Dear Ones: From the moment that man first sinned against God, there was the fulfillment of the words of God: “…for in the day that you eat of it…
“…The God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation.” 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Dear Ones: The message of comfort is one that began to be declared in the Garden of Eden, for a promise was given that would stretch down through the centuries and millennia until this very day. In speaking to the…
“And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, ‘Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?’” Revelation 5:2 Dear Ones: When the Apostle John, by the Spirit, sees a door open in heaven, he is ushered into the very presence of God, the angels, angelic beings, elders,…
Dear Ones: In one of Moses’ prayers, he specifically asks God: “Let Your work appear unto Your servants, and Your glory unto their children.” (Ps. 90:16) Why does He ask this in the context of “numbering our days, that we may present unto You a heart of wisdom?” (v. 12) It is because, “…without a…