“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Dear Ones: David, like Moses, often wrote and taught on the same subjects, those pertinent to consider with regard to our existence, and purpose, for being on this earth. One of those subjects which seems to surface throughout…
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4 Dear Ones: There is an old hymn which begins: “The Son of God goes forth to war, a kingly crown to gain.” Do we, as the hymn continues, “…follow in His train?”…
“Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these?” John 21:15 Dear Ones: Though we derive great encouragement and mutual edification from others in the body of Christ, there is never to be a time when we are to think that our individual calling is that of another individual. We may even be working…
“This cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke 22:20 Dear Ones: There is perhaps no greater subject in the whole of the Bible than that of the precious blood of Christ. Why? There are at least two reasons, the first of which is found in the Father’s appreciation…
“…O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to Him that formed it, ‘Why has Thou made me thus?’” Romans 9:20 Dear Ones: Ever since the fall of man, and his spiritual experience became what the hymn writer called, “…nature’s night,” his concept of himself and God became twisted…
“…and He showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God.” Revelation 21:10 Dear Ones: One way that the Lord uses to reach out to mankind so that all would believe, and trust Him, is by declaring something in the past, thousands of years before,…
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Proverbs 1:7 Dear Ones: In the Swiss alps, there is a peak called the Schilthorn. It is reached by boarding three separate cable cars. Upon its summit, or close to it, there has been built an observation point where one can look out over the…
“…by them is Thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” Psalms 20:10 Dear Ones: God is a debtor to no one. On the contrary, He is what Scripture declares: “…a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” (Heb. 11:6) What does this mean, and how does God reward? The first…
“…and the people did fear before the Lord.” Haggai 1:12 Dear Ones: What is revival from the standpoint of a nation, but also, of an individual? And what are the “means” by which revival comes, and is maintained in the life? In the book of Isaiah, we read: “And He saw that there was no…
“…From this day I will bless you.” Haggai 2:19 Dear Ones: The life of David was forever changed by a singular event when he was a young man. Though the killing of Israel’s enemy, Goliath, and the consequent routing of the Philistine army was monumental in thrusting David to the forefront of attention and honor…