“…and out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword.” Revelation 1:16 Dear Ones: Why does the Apostle John, on the isle of Patmos, receive the revelation of Jesus Christ, with a sharp two-edged sword coming from His mouth? We find the same symbolism in at least two other passages of Scripture, the first being…
“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.” Matthew 24:44 Dear Ones: How do we know that we are doing what we should do, and living as God would have us live? The answer lies in the meaning and application of the word, “Readiness.”…
“For thus says the Lord, ‘After seventy years be accomplished at Babylon, I will visit you, and perform My good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.’” Jeremiah 29:10 Dear Ones: God, through His servant Jeremiah, had spoken to Israel concerning the coming Babylonian captivity. Israel would be carried away captive…
“‘…more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife,’ says the Lord.” Isaiah 54:2 Dear Ones: Though the previous verse of Scripture is found in the writings of Isaiah, the apostle Paul also used it in his letter to the Galatians. Why? It is because of the consistent, applicable truth…
“Then Simon Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.’” John 6:68 Dear Ones: Every individual on the face of this earth is called to one of two rendezvous. The first is that which we confront every day in this world, where sin takes its toll, and…
“‘Is not My word like as a fire?’ says the Lord; ‘and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?’” Jeremiah 23:29 Dear Ones: The importance and power of the word of God cannot, and must not, be underestimated. In the letter to the Hebrews, God tells us that, “…the word of God is…
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:3 Dear Ones: Where do we live, in heaven or on the earth? More precisely, though our feet be made of clay, where are our hearts? What dominates our thinking? How can we possibly live on earth, if we are not seeking…
“Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…” Ephesians 3:20 Dear Ones: The day of Pentecost was both a great announcement, and the accomplishment of a promise. The manner in which it came about is very unusual, and yet, very understandable. As the disciples were gathered…
“I have even called thee by name:…I girded thee, though thou hast not known Me.” Isaiah 45:4,5 Dear Ones: Why is it that God has written down in His word, by the hand of over forty authors, His words, truths, and all that pertains to their understanding? It is basically for one purpose, “That they…
“Thus says the Lord, ‘Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears, for thy work shall be rewarded,’ saith the Lord, ‘…and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.’” Jeremiah 31:16 Dear Ones: It was a terrible day when wicked Herod discovered that his plot had failed to kill the…