“…whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8, “For me to live, is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 Dear Ones; Though the cross is not an instrument of execution that is used frequently today, it does carry with it a certain significance and meaning. Jesus spoke of a…
“Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.” 1 Corinthians 15:34 Dear Ones: Age has nothing to do “The Great Commission” that the Lord Jesus gave to His disciples before ascending into heaven. Nor does time or circumstance. The commission to go into…
“Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish…” Song of Solomon 7:11-12 Dear Ones: The heart of God is unlike any other, in particular with regard to the constancy of purpose, and…
“And God said unto Moses, ‘I AM THAT I AM.’” Exodus 3:14 Dear Ones: One of the greatest attributes of God is His “eternal,” unchanging nature. The author of the epistle to the Hebrews writes: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.” (13:8) What is it about the eternal nature of God…
“…I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 Dear Ones: Today is probably the most important day of our lives, not with regard to accomplishments, blessings, or victories, but because of opportunity. The past is behind us, leaving in its wake that which…
“O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 Dear Ones: The Christian sees the invisible by the eyes of his heart. In the book of Hebrews, we find written of Moses: “…for he endured, as seeing Him who is invisible.” (11:27) This he did by faith. Practically speaking, how did he do…
“For he (Abraham) looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 1:10 Dear Ones: The life of faith is a VERY interesting and challenging one. It actually begins before the birth of mankind, even before the world began. How so? It was born in the heart of God, not…
“And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold.” Isaiah 63:5 Dear Ones: There is no doubt that in the economy of God, He IS His own means and way. This is why the Lord Jesus said: “I AM the way…” (Jn. 14:6) It is also…
“And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah 11:2 Dear Ones: There is a marvelous consistency in and about the word of God, the Bible, for it deals consistently…
And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” 1 Kings 18:41 Dear Ones: There are several short phrases in Scripture which communicate to us the idea of fullness or abundance. For example, “…You greatly enrich it (the earth) with the river of God…