“…there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and when he saw Him (Jesus), he fell at His feet.” Mark 5:22 Dear Ones: There is one principle in the Bible that is fundamental to every intervention of God in our lives, and in those around us: “I am the Lord: that…
“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.” Genesis 32:24 Dear Ones: The life of Jacob is a most intriguing one to study. It is one of those stories that begins in the womb of his mother, but not just because of the physical birth…
“Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the Lord…and they shall not sorrow any more.” Jeremiah 31:12 Dear Ones: When we speak of the “New Year,” we invariably think of how if will affect our lives. Our point of reference is almost always…
“In the first year of his reign (Darius), I Daniel, understood by the books…that He (God) would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.” Daniel 9:2 Dear Ones: The Lord revealed to Habakkuk that Israel, because of her rejection of Him, would be invaded by the Chaldeans. Jesus, would declare to His disciples, that…
“This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” Luke 4:21 Dear Ones: It was a momentous day, when Jesus, after returning from the wilderness, where He was tempted by the devil, and having already taught in the synagogues “in the power of the Spirit,” stands up in his hometown synagogue of Narareth, reads Isaiah…
“But now thus says the Lord that created you, O Jacob, and He that formed you, O Israel, ‘Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Dear Ones: Two of the most simple, and yet, poignant words in Scripture are: “But now…” Why? The…
“Thus says the Lord, ‘Israel is My son…let my son go, that he may serve Me.’” Exodus 4:22,23 Dear Ones: It is difficult in our day and time to realize that God’s priorities and objectives have never changed. With the distractions of world-wide media filling the airwaves, and “knowledge” which is increasing exponentially, there is…
“When you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret, will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 Dear Ones: It was during the days of Habakkuk, a time of great violence, lawlessness, and pending judgement, that he…
“…The Lord has anointed me to preach…to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” Isaiah 61:2; “…behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2 Dear Ones: When the decree of the Persian king Cyrus was given, to allow the people of Israel to return to their homeland,…
“He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…Abide in Me, and I in you.” Psalm 91:1, John 15:4 Dear Ones: What does Scripture mean by the “secret place of the Most High?” No doubt it means, to a great extent, the same thing that…