“And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.” Jonah 2:10 Dear Ones: There are a great many folk who do not believe in the story of Jonah being swallowed by a fish. And yet, there are accounts of such an event happening with other people. What is…
“Thou shalt worship the Lord Thy God…” Matthew 4:10; ” “…Send me unto Judah, that I may build it (the wall).” Nehemiah 2:5 Dear Ones: There was no altar in the Garden of Eden, for there was no need for a reminder of Who God was, and the work of Christ on the cross to…
“…who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well.” Psalm 84:6, “And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope.” Hosea 2:15 Dear Ones: Life is filled with valleys, as well as mountains. Sometimes those valleys are like the valley of Baca, a…
“And ye are complete in Him (Christ), which is the head of all principality and power.” Colossians 2:10 Dear Ones: At the beginning of the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he makes a most bold and remarkable statement: “But of Him (God) are ye IN Christ Jesus, who of God IS MADE UNTO…
“…And with His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:6), “Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them.” (Jeremiah 33:6) Dear Ones: Christianity is so remarkably different from every other religion that has ever existed simply because it begins with what has been perfectly, completely finished. The life of a Christian…
“Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head.” Isaiah 51:11 Dear Ones: It is a consistent occurrence in Scripture to find joy being expressed by singing. This pattern was first established after the creation in the Garden of Eden. Isaiah writes…
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” Isaiah 32:17 Dear Ones: There has never been one so calm and quiet as the Lord Jesus. When we go out into the wilderness, into the forests of the towering mountains, by a still, mirror like lake,…
“Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” Acts 3:6 Dear Ones: In the days following Pentecost, and the outpouring of the Spirit, Philip came to Samaria to preach the Gospel. However, it would not be until…
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 Dear Ones: When Joshua was given the responsibility of leading the people of Israel into the promised land, he was faced with a monumental task. It is true that he had seen how the Lord met Moses, guiding…
“According to your faith be it unto you.” Matthew 9:29 Dear Ones: What are we specifically trusting the Lord for? James tells us in his epistle: “…You have not because you ask not.” (4:2) He then adds: “…(You) receive not because you ask amiss” (v.3). The big thing to grasp here is that God DOES…