Breaking Through To Faith

“He staggered not at the promises of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.” Romans 4:20 Dear Ones: There is a great difference between living, and living victoriously.  It is somewhat like the “well of water,” and the floods poured out.  There is no doubt that the Christian, or disciple…


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Waiting On God

“Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day.” Psalm 25:5 Dear Ones: The man who lives by faith is the one who lives in the expectation of seeing the glory of God.  How can we say this?  We see…


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God Calling Still

“And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, ‘Arise, go unto Nineveh…” Jonah 3:1 Dear Ones: The story of God’s dealings with Jonah the prophet, and preacher, is rich in revealing His dealings with us.  One of the most fundamental, underlying revelations of God working in Jonah, “…the willing and…


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Buying Gold From Heaven

“I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich.” Revelation 3:18 Dear Ones: In the description of heaven that the Lord Jesus gave to John in the Revelation, he writes:  “…and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.” (21:21)  What is…


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The Abundance Of Rain

“…the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, ‘Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.’” 1 Kings 18:1 Dear Ones: It had not rained in Israel for three years.  This was in great part because of Ahab, the son of Omri, and king of…


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The Calling Is Not Enough

“Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee.  And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.” 2 Kings 2:9 Dear Ones: The calling of Elisha to take the place of Elijah the prophet, was singular and very unique.  It most certainly…


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Restored Years

“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice; for the Lord will do great things….And I will restore the years that the locust hath eaten.” Joel 2:21,25 Dear Ones: How can one measure a “new beginning” from God’s standpoint?  Since we live in a material world, we often associate a new beginning with a change…


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