“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 8:68 Dear Ones: The words of the Apostle Peter mentioned above, underline the importance of being led by God, as in His economy, everything pertains to, and is in the perspective of that which is eternal. Not only does the matter…
“And whosoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:26 Dear Ones: In one of the most profound, and yet, simplest statements uttered by the lips of Christ, was the declaration: “This is eternal life, that they might KNOW Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You…
“And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe.” John 11:15 Dear Ones: Who can fathom the ways of God? It is a true saying, “When we cannot trace His hand, we can trust His heart.” How else can one explain the Lord’s dealings with this…
“And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31 Dear Ones: One of the greatest arguments that the unbeliever will use to not believe in God, is to say, “If God exists, why then all of this suffering on the earth?” The problem with this argument is…
“…and shall not doubt in his heart, but believe…” Mark 11:23 Dear Ones: It is the most logical of all concepts that man should trust in God. Why? First, the matter and evidence of His existence is a massive part of the reason. Who is wiser and more powerful than the Creator, and the Sustainer…
“Thy (the Lord’s mercies) are new every morning.” Lamentations 3:23 Dear Ones: The context of Jeremiah’s book of Lamentations is that of judgement, suffering, and sorrow. And yet, there arises out of that very dark period and experience in the life of the prophet the declaration of hope. It is the hope and expectation of…
“Is there a God beside Me? Yes, there is no God; I know not any.” Isaiah 44:8 Dear Ones: God’s revelation of Himself throughout the Bible is qualified again and again by the fact that He declares that HE is the only true and living God. When He revealed Himself to the people of Israel…
“And Elijah took his mantle (cloak), and wrapped it together, and struck the waters, and they were divided to the one side and to the other…” 2 Kings 2:8 Dear Ones: When the children of Israel came to the Red Sea, with Pharaoh in pursuit of them, the Lord told Moses to take his rod,…
“And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, ‘It is not in me…God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.’” Exodus 41:16 Dear Ones: Christianity has nothing to do with “self,” only with Christ, in union with us by the Spirit, working in and through us to show forth the excellencies of His person, accomplishing His will and…
“…whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8, “For me to live, is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 Dear Ones; Though the cross is not an instrument of execution that is used frequently today, it does carry with it a certain significance and meaning. Jesus spoke of a…