“The Lord has blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God.” 2 Samuel 6:12 Dear Ones: David made a big mistake when he sought to bring the ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem in a manner that was not in conformity with the way of God. …
“…And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” Ephesians 4:24 Dear Ones: Paul, in writing to the believers in Ephesus, wrote: “….But you have not so learned Christ.” (4:20) How have we “learned” Christ? Have we learned aright, and in a balanced way? Have we…
“…Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalm 23:5 Dear Ones: It is impossible to believe God for the filling of the Spirit if one cannot believe Him for thorough cleansing from sin. This does not mean that we arrive at a state of sinless perfection. That is on the agenda, for…
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 Dear Ones: “Opportunity,” or an open door, is a wonderful thing. It begins with “time,” a time in which to do good. Our lives are defined to a great extent by…
“Seekest great things for thyself? Seek them not.” Jeremiah 45:5 Dear Ones: We all have a natural tendency to want to BE great, and to DO great things. This is all and good if God is in the design. For example, Moses became great, and did great things. Daniel and Paul also were great men,…
“When you have brought forth the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God upon this mountain.” Exodus 3:12 Dear Ones: How real is Jesus Christ to you? The issue of the personal revelation of Christ to the heart is a central theme throughout the Bible. The knowledge of God is the highest of pursuits…
“…And to know the love of Christ, which passes knowledge, that you might be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 Dear Ones: If there is one word which could express, and communicate to us, the highest and most eloquently beautiful attribute of God, it is the word “love.” But, this love is…
“…and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 Dear Ones: The concept of forgiveness of sins, or pardon, was born in the heart of God before the world began. So was its means and method. To understand the power of the pardon of God, we have to go back…
“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 Dear Ones: The rapture of the church, with regard to the period of the tribulation, mentioned in the book of Revelation, is just as feasible, possible, and certain, as the outpouring of…
“And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon Him.” Luke 3:22 Dear Ones: Throughout the life of Christ, from his miraculous birth to the moment that He gave up his spirit, dying on the cross, the key to His success, and the realization of the purpose and will of the…