The Possibilities Of A Day

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.  Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34 It was Moses who in his psalm and prayer 90, wrote: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (v.12)…

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ

“…Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Ephesians 3:8 There is a radical change which occurs in every heart of every believer the moment he comes to Christ, and is born again.  It takes a…

Our Very Present Help

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1,2 If ever there was a Psalm which revealed how the Lord “helps” those who truly seek Him, it is Psalm 34.  In the early days of David’s flight…

The Power Of The Present Moment

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The Lord IS my portion, saith my soul; therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 The Christian, or disciple of Christ, is called to live in the present moment. …

To Save All Men

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 There are those who believe that Christ did NOT die on Calvary for all men, that they should be saved.  There…

Created For God’s Fulness

“…be filled with the Spirit…,” “being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.” Ephesians 5:18, Philippians 1:11 The Lord Jesus Christ did not die on Calvary for the sins of men, that they should be saved partially.  Nor did He die, and be raised…

The Crucified Life

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” John 12:24 There is a principle of fruitfulness in the Scriptures that must not be overlooked when it comes to the things of God, service for…

The Effective Prayer Of Jabez

“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!’ And God granted him that which he requested.” 1 Chronicles 4:10 What is…

Life In The Spirit

“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you.” Romans 8:9 It is one thing to be IN the Spirit, and quite another to be filled WITH the Spirit.  What is the difference, and what can be the results of coming to…