“And she said, ‘The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken.’” 1 Samuel 4:22 Dear Ones: God is ALWAYS previous, and always provides in His mercy and grace, for those who are His. He even provides for those who are not His, for “He sends rain on the just and…
“Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast: for it is the number of man: His number is 666.” Revelation 13:18 Dear Ones: The existence, purpose, and meaning of man, from heaven’s standpoint (I take great liberties here, as that which is of heaven is so very vast as…
“‘This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me,’ says the Lord.” Isaiah 54:17 Dear Ones: The word “heritage” generally applies to property, or an allotted portion, that is received in an inheritance. The word inheritance applies to the entirety of that which is freely given by law,…
“Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?” Haggai 1:4 Dear Ones: The story is told in John’s gospel where Jesus, being wearied from his journey, was sitting by Jacob’s well. He asked a Samaritan woman, who came to draw water, for a drink. …
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body…” 1 Corinthians 12:13 Dear Ones: In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (16:18) It is in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians that we see that this “church” is not a man-made…
“It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead, and is alive again, and was lost and is found.” Luke 15:32 Dear Ones: It was a wonderful day when the father recognized one of his sons coming towards the house. He had not seen this son apparently for…
“Until the time that His word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him.” Psalm 105:19 Dear Ones: The story of Joseph, as told in the book of Genesis, is a remarkable picture of how God’s ways are unique, and will have their accomplishment only IN HIS TIME. Solomon wrote in the book…
“And they overcame him (the accuser of the brethren) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” Revelation 12:11 Dear Ones: In the first of two letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to his “son in the faith,” Timothy, in an…
“And there I will meet with you, and I will commune with you from above the mercy seat.” Exodus 25:22 Dear Ones: If ever there was an initiative taken by God to reveal to man His ways in the form of an illustration, it would be in the design, building, and declared purpose of the…
“The Lord has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” Psalm 126:3 Dear Ones: What determines whether something is “great?” We often think of that which is of great magnitude, size, and power. This is true…sometimes. At other times, we see greatness couched in humility, lowliness, almost unseen. That which is “great” in…