Hope That Overcomes

“And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.” Romans 4:21 Dear Ones: There are times in the life of the believer, that we could write that our experience is like that of Abraham:  “….who against hope believed in hope.” (Romans 4:18)  We have the promise(s) of God, like…

The Power Of The Gospel

“How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things.” Romans 10:15 Dear Ones: The Gospel is a message that is declared to be one which brings peace, glad tidings of good things.  Why?  Is it because there are material blessings associated with its proclamation? …

The Out-Stretched Arms Of God

“I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walks in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts.” Isaiah 65:2 Dear Ones: In Psalm 19, David tells us that “…the heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament (the physical creation pertaining to earth in particular)…

The Sovereign Savior

“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:17 Dear Ones: It is inconceivable that the eternal love of God would go to such lengths in the giving of His…

Come Unto Me

“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Dear Ones: The word “come,” when used by the Lord Jesus, is indeed a most wonderful word.  It carries with it great, and life-changing meaning, which has eternal ramifications, and blessing.  It is used in several…

The Imperative Of Preaching

“Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season.”  2 Timothy 4:2 Dear Ones: When Joel’s prophecy had its fulfillment on the day of Pentecost, we find that all of the disciples in the upper room, men and women, were filled with the Spirit declaring “…the wonderful works of God.”  (Acts 2:11)  But when…

The Doctrine Of First Things

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”  Matthew 6;33 Dear Ones: The creation of God speaks to us of first things.  This is seen so very clearly in Genesis 1, where we read:  “And the evening and the morning were the FIRST…

The Pillar Of Truth

“…the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15 Dear Ones: One of most descriptive commentaries on who Satan is, according to the Lord Jesus, was:  “…He was a murderer from the beginning, and remained not in the truth, because there is…

Worthy To Be Believed

“Have faith in God.” Mark 11:22 Dear Ones: The most illogical of dispositions of heart and mind, which is at the same time the greatest affront to God, is the refusal of the heart to believe in Him, and to trust Him implicitly according to His word.  Why is this so?  First of all the…

The Daily Cross; The Daily Anointing

“But the anointing which you have received of Him abides in you.” 1 John 2:27 Dear Ones: God has provided for us such a great salvation in Christ, that TODAY, we are “free” to run this race set before us, “supplied” with every resource to do so “every morning” of every day.  As an example…