A Revelation While Fishing

“This is now the third time that Jesus shewed Himself to His disciples, after that He was risen from the dead.” John 21:14 Dear Ones: It is hard for us to put ourselves into someone else’s shoes by simply reading about their experiences, but let us try.  Scripture tells us that for a span of…

The Blessing Of Restoration

“…He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3 Dear Ones: One of the great benefits of knowing Christ is the promise, and provision, to be restored by Him in our souls.  What does this mean?  Scripture is very clear in presenting to us that, though we are saved by a perfect Savior, and this salvation is a…

The Eternal Invitation

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 Dear Ones: We are apt to think that the miracles, or miraculous interventions of God, are limited to the creation of the world, and the great occurrences upon this earth.  But the miracle that is the most personal, and individual,…

A Vision Maintained

“I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.” 1 Kings 22:19 Dear Ones: When Micaiah the prophet uttered these words, he was not in the company of friends, howbeit Jehoshaphat was apparently sympathetic towards him.  He is in the…

It Is Finished

“And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power.” Colossians 2:10 Dear Ones: It was a terrible moment when Jesus died on the cross, having fulfilled the will of the Father by bearing not only the sins of all mankind, but also the just punishment for them.  In a…

The Song Of Christ

“Where were you…when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?” Job 38:7 Dear Ones: Have you ever thought about the origin of singing, of what it means?  The Bible is full of singing, especially in regard to God, the blessing of God, and the truths and life of…

The Dominance Of The Will

“…O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.”  Matthew 26:39 Dear Ones: Why has it been said that, “…the will is king in the realm of the Spirit?”  It is certainly because the will is not only the mechanism of “choice”…

Five Kings In Makkedah

“…And Joshua…said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him:  Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings.”  Joshua 10:24 Dear Ones: There is no doubt that there was a great deal occurring in the unseen when Joshua was before Jericho, waiting to conquer the city.  The first…

The Call To Specific Faith

“Fear thou not: for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yes, I will help thee; yes, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 Dear Ones: In God’s call to man to trust Him, and this proved by obedience to…

The Father’s Business

“…we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe.” 1 Timothy 4:10 Dear Ones: The moment when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and the Holy Spirit came upon Him, “…like a dove,” was the moment of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, His mission, and…