“…and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalms 1:3 Dear Ones: There is a difference between “prosperity” and “prospering.” The Lord Jesus laid aside His glory, the “prosperity of heaven,” humbled Himself, to become a servant. Did He have great “prosperity” from a world’s standpoint? No. Was He prosperous in that which the Father committed into…
“And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” Ephesians 2:1 Dear Ones: The whole of creation and the work of redemption is predicated on POWER. Every intervention, act, or intention of God, is in some way a demonstration and proclamation of His power. When God spoke creation into existence, the result…
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” 2 Timothy 3:1 Dear Ones: When the Apostle Peter stood up on the day of Pentecost to announce that the prophecy of Joel was now realized, he began by quoting Joel: “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God,…
“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor and glory, and blessing.” Revelation 5:12 Dear Ones: God opened for John the apostle a door in heaven, through which he would go to see and hear that which he had never seen or heard before. The…
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Dear Ones: From the moment that Paul met the Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus, that which was “eternal” dominated him. He was confronted with that which applied to time and space, but went infinitely…
“And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50 Dear Ones: One of the great stories of the New Testament has to do with a blind beggar named Bartimaeus. There are many interesting, and arresting, aspects to the story, but one that is most important, and singular, is the determination of…
“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works.” Revelation 2:5 Dear Ones: Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, tells us that there is a time for everything. Two things that are opposite in nature, for which there is a time, is the act of remembering and that of forgetting. …
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Dear Ones: Why are these words from the Lord Jesus so very important? Perhaps it would be good to answer this question by making the distinction between “facts” and “truth.” “Facts” are truth, from an objective standpoint, for they tell…
“…she (Sara) judged Him faithful who had promised.” Hebrews 11:11 Dear Ones: To trust in God according to His word, His commandments, and His promises, is NOT a risky business. It may be a matter of decision at a certain moment, or the patient endurance and steadfastness required to wait upon God. In any event,…
“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: Isaiah penned the aforementioned words some time around 700 B.C. If we go to the book of Revelation, we discover that the vision of God…