“For he (Abraham) looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 1:10 Dear Ones: The life of faith is a VERY interesting and challenging one. It actually begins before the birth of mankind, even before the world began. How so? It was born in the heart of God, not…
“And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold.” Isaiah 63:5 Dear Ones: There is no doubt that in the economy of God, He IS His own means and way. This is why the Lord Jesus said: “I AM the way…” (Jn. 14:6) It is also…
“And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah 11:2 Dear Ones: There is a marvelous consistency in and about the word of God, the Bible, for it deals consistently…
And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” 1 Kings 18:41 Dear Ones: There are several short phrases in Scripture which communicate to us the idea of fullness or abundance. For example, “…You greatly enrich it (the earth) with the river of God…
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians1:18 Dear Ones: One of the central themes of the gospel is the teaching concerning POWER. It is more than a concept and a truth. It is the very expression…
“Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.” Zechariah 10:1 Dear Ones: There are times when we are to call upon God for rain. This “rain” can be both physical…
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” Job 38:4 Dear Ones: Why in the Christian faith is so much attention given to the reading and study of the Bible? It is because there is power in the truth, power to truly LIVE. In the pages of Scripture is found the eternal…
“…In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” Romans 8:37 Dear Ones: As long as we are on this earth, we will be faced with challenges, difficulties, enemies and opposition. The context in which we live is one where unbelief blinds the eyes of the heart, and God is…
“Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these?” John 21:15 Dear Ones: It was Peter who said to Jesus, “I will lay down my life for Thy sake.” (Jn. 13:37) It was also Peter who denied the Lord three times. And yet, it is to Peter that Jesus, in His gracious dealings with…
“Have faith in God…” Mark 11:22 Dear Ones: If there is one place where faith is tested, and proven, it is in the matter of prayer. In seeking to teach His disciples concerning the relationship between faith and prayer, the Lord Jesus on one occasion, in going up to Jerusalem with His disciples, spoke to…