“…for without Me, you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Dear Ones: There are two great objectives that God aims to accomplish in us. They both have their essence and realization in our hearts and minds. He works in us to “will and to do of His good pleasure” to first bring us to understand that…
“He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Dear Ones: What is the measure of the worth of a gift? Is it not in how much it cost the one giving it? How about…
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Deuteronomy 6:5 Dear Ones: There are many facets to our existence. There are many occupations, and concepts, as to how we are to live, and for what purpose. But there is none that…
“The meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Psalm 37:11 Dear Ones: Scripture tells us that Moses was “…very meek, above all men which were upon the face of the earth.” (Numbers 12:3) Scripture also tells us also that Jesus, the very Son of God, was “…meek and…
“…and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 Dear Ones: Scripture tells us that we are paid wages for our works. In the case of sin, Paul writes: “For the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23) There is a payment for that which is done, or said, if it is…
“In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple.” Isaiah 6:1 Dear Ones: It is hard for us to grasp the significance of Isaiah’s vision with regard to its magnitude and power. There is no doubt that the…
“Enter ye in at the strait gate for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.” Matthew 7:13 Dear Ones: Why does Jesus speak of a strait, or narrow gate and way, as opposed to the wide and broad gate and way? …
“Ho, every one that thirsteth; come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye and buy.” Isaiah 55:1 Dear Ones: How do we know that God is working in our hearts, that He is speaking to us? Perhaps the first indication that He is doing so is the consciousness of need. …
“…but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11 Dear Ones: In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul puts the believers on notice that there are two standards by which we live and die. The first one deals with that which is of man. He speaks of being “spoiled,”…
“David inquired of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?’ And the Lord said unto him, ‘Go up.’” 2 Samuel 2:1 Dear Ones: When David was anointed by Samuel, the Spirit of God came upon him in a very special way, one that corresponded to his calling, and…