“Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?” 1 Corinthians 3:5 Dear Ones: Throughout Scripture we find that God chose very unlikely candidates through whom He would accomplish His purposes. It is true that He worked through prophets and kings, but…
“…And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 3:9 Dear Ones: What is a mystery? It is that which is hidden, not yet revealed, but is none the less real. …
“And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace…” Isaiah 9:6 Dear Ones: A person is often known by his name, and what that name means. All through the Old Testament, but also revealed in the New Testament, the Lord reveals something of HIs character, His…
“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: His going forth is prepared as the morning; and He shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.” Hosea 6:3 Dear Ones: What is it about the heart of God that is so very different…
“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required, and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” Luke 12:48 Dear Ones: The eternal justice of God, and His righteousness, as they relate to this earth, were manifested from the foundation of the world. John wrote this…
“‘I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending,’ saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 Dear Ones: The single greatest proof of the power of a new beginning in the life of an individual, and that of a nation or people, is Christ…
“Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.” Zechariah 3:4 Dear Ones: There is basically one thing that hinders the Lord from hearing, and answering our prayers. It is “iniquity,” or sin. You might ask, “What about unbelief, or little faith?” Does not Paul…
“For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth Him all things that He doeth: and He will shew Him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.” John 5:20 Dear Ones: When the Lord Jesus began His ministry, His entire focus was upon the Father, the doing of His will, pleasing Him, and working in…
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb, I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 Dear Ones: Paul wrote to the believers in Galatia a remarkable fact concerning his calling: “But when it pleased God, who separated…
“And immediately I was in the Spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.” Revelation 4:2 Dear Ones: The vision of the throne of God, as revealed throughout Scripture, is a very sobering one. For the believer, it is a subject of great comfort and strength. For the…