Justice For The Nations

“He shall not fail, nor be discouraged, till He have set judgment (justice) in the earth: and the isles shall wait for His law.”  Isaiah 42:4 Dear Ones: In the “Lord’s Prayer,” after the reverential beginning in worship of the Father, the Lord Jesus instructs us to pray:  “Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done.” …

O Lord, What Will You Do?

“Call unto Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, that you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 Dear Ones: The apostle Paul writes to the Roman Christians on the subject of prayer:  “…for we know not what we should pray for as we ought.” (8:26)  Just before Jesus fed the…

A Rock, A Sling, Bread And Fish

“For who has despised the day of small things?” Zechariah 4:10 Dear Ones: Perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to faith, and believing God for the wonderful thing, is the assessment of our very small, and limited resources.  We are apt to look within, and around us, take stock of the meagerness of human possibility,…

The Conquest And The Conqueror

“But Joshua the son of Nun, which stands before you, he shall go in there; encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.” Deuteronomy 1:38 Dear Ones: What makes a man a conqueror, in particular, one who has truly trusted in Christ?  Are conquerors made in a day?  And lastly, what are the…

The Highest Calling

“And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat.” Exodus 25:22 Dear Ones: What is the greatest privilege and calling in life according to the Bible?  And, are we convinced of it? We begin our search for the answer to these questions in the Old Testament,…

In The Company Of Fishermen

“And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 Dear Ones: When God told Samuel, with regard to choosing His king for Israel, to not look on the outward…

Steps To Faith

“Elisha put his hands upon the king’s hands.” 2 Kings 13:16 Dear Ones: There are times in life when circumstances change for what we think is “the worse”.  And yet, in the economy of God, even as He always leaves a remnant of believers in godless circumstances, He will continue His work in a new…

The Singular Call

“…I have appeared unto thee for this purpose to make thee a minister and a witness…” Acts 26:16 Dear Ones: Though there have been a good many men and women of faith mentioned by name in the Scriptures, there is only one Saul of Tarsus.  The calling by Christ of Saul of Tarsus was singular,…

The Way Of Faith

“Rejoice thou barren that bearest not, break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.” Galatians 4:27 Dear Ones: From the very beginning of the Bible, man is confronted with a contrast, one that is so very great and wonderful, that it is…

Commanding Mountains And Dry Bones

“Son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, ‘Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord.’” Ezekiel 36:1 Dear Ones: There are instances in the word of God, when that which we read, exceeds our natural capacity and ability, to believe God.  You will remember, after the death of Lazarus,…