“Enter ye in at the strait gate for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.” Matthew 7:13 Dear Ones: Why does Jesus speak of a strait, or narrow gate and way, as opposed to the wide and broad gate and way? …
“Ho, every one that thirsteth; come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye and buy.” Isaiah 55:1 Dear Ones: How do we know that God is working in our hearts, that He is speaking to us? Perhaps the first indication that He is doing so is the consciousness of need. …
“…but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11 Dear Ones: In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul puts the believers on notice that there are two standards by which we live and die. The first one deals with that which is of man. He speaks of being “spoiled,”…
“David inquired of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?’ And the Lord said unto him, ‘Go up.’” 2 Samuel 2:1 Dear Ones: When David was anointed by Samuel, the Spirit of God came upon him in a very special way, one that corresponded to his calling, and…
“And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.” Romans 4:21 Dear Ones: There are times in the life of the believer, that we could write that our experience is like that of Abraham: “….who against hope believed in hope.” (Romans 4:18) We have the promise(s) of God, like…
“How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things.” Romans 10:15 Dear Ones: The Gospel is a message that is declared to be one which brings peace, glad tidings of good things. Why? Is it because there are material blessings associated with its proclamation? …
“I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walks in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts.” Isaiah 65:2 Dear Ones: In Psalm 19, David tells us that “…the heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament (the physical creation pertaining to earth in particular)…
“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; 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: It is inconceivable that the eternal love of God would go to such lengths in the giving of His…
“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Dear Ones: The word “come,” when used by the Lord Jesus, is indeed a most wonderful word. It carries with it great, and life-changing meaning, which has eternal ramifications, and blessing. It is used in several…
“Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season.” 2 Timothy 4:2 Dear Ones: When Joel’s prophecy had its fulfillment on the day of Pentecost, we find that all of the disciples in the upper room, men and women, were filled with the Spirit declaring “…the wonderful works of God.” (Acts 2:11) But when…