The Sovereign God Of History

“…the God of Daniel: for He is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall be even unto the end.” Daniel 6:26 There is a theme which runs throughout the Scriptures which is essential to grasp if the believer would be stedfast in…

The Overcoming Everlasting Light

“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended (overcame) it not.” John 1:5 Historians tell us that the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthlim, by the way of the sea, was a land downtrodden by the Assyrians.  Their influence, and other invaders of “the nations,” with their ruthless conquests and the…

The Preciousness And Power Of The Song

“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing…” Psalm 100:2 What is the value or worth of a song, a hymn, a Psalm, especially with regard to God?  As is the matter of prayer, elements of which are praise, thanksgiving, and supplication, the Hymn and Spiritual Songs are a reflection of one’s…

An Old Man’s Prayer And Power

“And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him (Moses) in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.” Acts 7:30 Abraham was ninety-nine years old when the Lord revealed Himself to him as “the Almighty God,” with the promise that He would establish…

Three Essential Fillings

“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 After Adam and Eve sinned, and sin entered into the world, the effects of sin began to manifest themselves.  That which was perfect in the Garden of Eden, that perfect creation of…

The Newness Of Time And Opportunity

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22,23 It is unusual, and remarkable at the same time, that the prophet Jeremiah who suffered so greatly because he was so opposed by his enemies, should write in…

The Lord’s Dwelling Place

“…Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.” Psalm 132:5 Where does God dwell?  It is true that He has declared Jerusalem as a dwelling place, chosen by Him, there to associate His name and presence with it.  It is true also that it was at…

The Greatness Of The Shepherd

“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown glory that fadeth not away.” 1 Peter 5:4 Who is this “Shepherd” of whom Peter speaks?  Of course, it is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ who is coming again.  But in this present day, when David speaks of his Shepherd, and…

This Is Not Your Story

“If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou Me.” John 21:22 In the history of the world there has only been one Apostle Peter.  He was chosen, and raised up by God, to be a unique example of what God can do in and through a person…

The Running Christian

“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and RAN toward the army to meet the Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:48 What was it that made David run towards the Philistine, even towards the Philistine army to meet Goliath in deadly combat?  Was it…