“…and shall not doubt in his heart, but believe…” Mark 11:23 Dear Ones: It is the most logical of all concepts that man should trust in God. Why? First, the matter and evidence of His existence is a massive part of the reason. Who is wiser and more powerful than the Creator, and the Sustainer…
“Thy (the Lord’s mercies) are new every morning.” Lamentations 3:23 Dear Ones: The context of Jeremiah’s book of Lamentations is that of judgement, suffering, and sorrow. And yet, there arises out of that very dark period and experience in the life of the prophet the declaration of hope. It is the hope and expectation of…
“Is there a God beside Me? Yes, there is no God; I know not any.” Isaiah 44:8 Dear Ones: God’s revelation of Himself throughout the Bible is qualified again and again by the fact that He declares that HE is the only true and living God. When He revealed Himself to the people of Israel…
“And Elijah took his mantle (cloak), and wrapped it together, and struck the waters, and they were divided to the one side and to the other…” 2 Kings 2:8 Dear Ones: When the children of Israel came to the Red Sea, with Pharaoh in pursuit of them, the Lord told Moses to take his rod,…
“And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, ‘It is not in me…God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.’” Exodus 41:16 Dear Ones: Christianity has nothing to do with “self,” only with Christ, in union with us by the Spirit, working in and through us to show forth the excellencies of His person, accomplishing His will and…
“…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…