Love’s Standard And Discernment

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Dear Ones: Jesus once said that, “…In My Father’s house are many mansions…” (Jn. 14:2)  There are also in the Father’s house, many brethren…even the redeemed from every tribe, tongue, and nation.  If…

The Overwhelming Love Of Christ

“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love; He will joy over thee with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Dear Ones: The aforementioned verse in the book of Zephaniah is one of the most beautiful ones in the…

In Christ’s Great Calm

“…He leadeth me beside still waters.”  Psalm 23:2 Dear Ones: In the context of restoring the soul, David writes that one means the Lord uses to accomplish this purpose, is to lead us into His blessed calm, or quietness.  When we speak of “quietness,” we are not speaking of passivity.  Waiting quietly upon the Lord…

The Unrelenting Love Of God

“…in whom (Christ) you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance…” Ephesians 1:13,14 Dear Ones: There are many characteristics of the love of God.  They are as pure and holy as God Himself, for He IS love.  There is one aspect of the love of God which…

The Prayers Of The Ages

“And he said, ‘I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me.’” Genesis 32:26 Dear Ones: What is prayer but the expression of the heart towards God, whether to bless His name, or to petition Him for His blessing?  It is first and foremost the great expression of worship, that attributing of worth, praise,…

The God Who Opens Doors

“These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth: and shutteth, and no man openeth.” Revelation 3:7 Dear Ones: What is the essential element to consider when we look at doors that God opens, and those that He closes? …

The Government Upon His Shoulders

“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.” Micah 5:2 Dear Ones: If there is one consistent, dominant theme throughout the Scriptures, it is that God, the Lord Jesus, possess all power and authority…

The Explanation Of God

“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father; He hath declared Him.” John 1:18 Dear Ones: How do we know that God exists?  Paul writes to the Romans, “For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen,…

For The Gospel’s Sake

“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.” 1 Timothy 2:7 Dear Ones: Perhaps the greatest similarity between the Apostle Paul and the Lord Jesus, was the devotion to God that he had by the Spirit,…

God-Given Thirst

“For I will pour water on him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour My Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.”  Isaiah 44:3 Dear Ones: What is the basis and assurance that God says what he means, and means what He says?  It has to do…