The Conquest And The Conqueror

“But Joshua the son of Nun, which stands before you, he shall go in there; encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.” Deuteronomy 1:38 Dear Ones: What makes a man a conqueror, in particular, one who has truly trusted in Christ?  Are conquerors made in a day?  And lastly, what are the…


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The Highest Calling

“And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat.” Exodus 25:22 Dear Ones: What is the greatest privilege and calling in life according to the Bible?  And, are we convinced of it? We begin our search for the answer to these questions in the Old Testament,…


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In The Company Of Fishermen

“And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 Dear Ones: When God told Samuel, with regard to choosing His king for Israel, to not look on the outward…


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Steps To Faith

“Elisha put his hands upon the king’s hands.” 2 Kings 13:16 Dear Ones: There are times in life when circumstances change for what we think is “the worse”.  And yet, in the economy of God, even as He always leaves a remnant of believers in godless circumstances, He will continue His work in a new…


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The Singular Call

“…I have appeared unto thee for this purpose to make thee a minister and a witness…” Acts 26:16 Dear Ones: Though there have been a good many men and women of faith mentioned by name in the Scriptures, there is only one Saul of Tarsus.  The calling by Christ of Saul of Tarsus was singular,…


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The Way Of Faith

“Rejoice thou barren that bearest not, break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.” Galatians 4:27 Dear Ones: From the very beginning of the Bible, man is confronted with a contrast, one that is so very great and wonderful, that it is…


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Commanding Mountains And Dry Bones

“Son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, ‘Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord.’” Ezekiel 36:1 Dear Ones: There are instances in the word of God, when that which we read, exceeds our natural capacity and ability, to believe God.  You will remember, after the death of Lazarus,…


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The Worth Of A Life

“…that you may know…what (are) the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” Ephesians 1:18 Dear Ones: How does one measure the value, or worth, of a life?  The answer is found in the heart of God,  the creator of every life.  It was the Psalmist who wrote:  “Know ye that the…


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