The Resolved Purpose Of God

“Therefore thus says the Lord: ‘I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it.” Zechariah 1:16 Dear Ones: There is but one limit with God, and it is that which He imposes upon Himself.  When God, through the prophet Jeremiah, told the people of Israel that they would be “…carried…

The Great Lesson Of Faith

“And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.” Acts 7:22 Dear Ones: When Moses was in Egypt, up until, and around the age of 40, he was quite a man, from a human and worldly standpoint.  We find that, as the adopted son of…

What Will You Believe God For?

“If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes.” Mark 9:23 Dear Ones: Christianity is a very active religion.  There is nothing passive about it.  This is not to say that there is not peace, and a “rest” of faith, for the Lord does lead us beside still waters, there to restore…

God Bless This Home

“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. …

Putting On Jesus Christ

“…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…

Anointed With Fresh Oil

“…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…

The Race Set Before Us

“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…

Too Big To Be Useful

“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,…

The Great Reward

“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…

The Deep Love Of Christ

“…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…