The Accepted Time Is Now

“Thus saith the Lord, ‘In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee.” Isaiah 49:8 In Psalm 69, the Psalmist speaks of “an acceptable time,” as that point at which the Lord, in His wisdom and mercy, God answers his prayer.  The important point with regard…

Gifts And Opportunities Not Enough

“And though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I can remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 In the fifteenth chapter of the Gospel of John, the Lord Jesus says:  “I am the vine, and…

The Watchman’s Weapons

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4 The Lord Jesus, speaking in the context of what would transpire in the “last days” before His coming, used several illustrations to communicate certain vital truths to the believer.  In one of…

The Certainty Of Being Led

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13 One of the basic truths, and blessings, of fellowship with Christ, is the aspect of Him leading the believer.  In David’s great Psalm 23, we read:  “…He leadeth me…