“…and the king held out to Ester the golden scepter that was in his hand. So Ester drew near, and touched the top of the scepter.” Ester 5:2 Dear Ones: In the fifth century, when the Jews were captives in Persia, the king at that time was Ahasuerus, or Xerxes. It was the law of…
“Thus saith the Lord…that confirmeth the word of His servant, and performeth the counsel of His messengers.” Isaiah 44:26 Dear Ones: Is has been written of Samuel, that “…he grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.” (1 Samuel 3:19) This means that the Lord…
“…much more, they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:17 Dear Ones: The Lord Jesus used the terms “much more,” several times in the gospels. One of those times was in speaking of the relationship of the Father in response to…
“Jesus answered him, ‘If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me.’” John 12:8 Dear Ones: There are no imperfections with God, hence, He requires perfection. This is why His commandments, and His promises, are absolutes. The written expression of God’s purpose, will, and way, corresponds to His character. He is absolute, and…
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Dear Ones: Jesus once said that, “…In My Father’s house are many mansions…” (Jn. 14:2) There are also in the Father’s house, many brethren…even the redeemed from every tribe, tongue, and nation. If…
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love; He will joy over thee with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Dear Ones: The aforementioned verse in the book of Zephaniah is one of the most beautiful ones in the…
“…He leadeth me beside still waters.” Psalm 23:2 Dear Ones: In the context of restoring the soul, David writes that one means the Lord uses to accomplish this purpose, is to lead us into His blessed calm, or quietness. When we speak of “quietness,” we are not speaking of passivity. Waiting quietly upon the Lord…
“…in whom (Christ) you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance…” Ephesians 1:13,14 Dear Ones: There are many characteristics of the love of God. They are as pure and holy as God Himself, for He IS love. There is one aspect of the love of God which…
“And he said, ‘I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me.’” Genesis 32:26 Dear Ones: What is prayer but the expression of the heart towards God, whether to bless His name, or to petition Him for His blessing? It is first and foremost the great expression of worship, that attributing of worth, praise,…
“These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth: and shutteth, and no man openeth.” Revelation 3:7 Dear Ones: What is the essential element to consider when we look at doors that God opens, and those that He closes? …