“And Jesus being full of the Holy Spirit returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.” Luke 4:1 Dear Ones: One of the fruits and expressions of the Holy Spirit is joy. Jesus spoke a great deal of His joy, and that which He has provided and chosen for us…
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 Dear Ones: When the Lord Jesus spoke of the “wide gate, the broad way,” as opposed to the “narrow gate and way,” He spoke of a opening, an opportunity, and route of life, that is the lesser…
“…The Spirit Himself makes intercession for us.” Romans 8:26 Dear Ones: Scripture is quite clear with regard to our ignorance of what we truly need. This is, in part, due to our lack of capacity to understand all things. Another reason has to do with our fallen, selfish nature, which puts “self” in the forefront…
“Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all the places where thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.” Genesis 28:15 Dear Ones: God uses the most unusual, and least considered individuals…
“Woman, where are your accusers? Has no man condemned you?” John 8:10 Dear Ones: In the Apostle John’s first epistle, he writes: “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.” (1 Jn. 3:20) Condemnation is a terrible thing, for the effect of it is the removal of…
“O king, live for ever, My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths.” Daniel 6:22 Dear Ones: If ever there was a time when the reality of God’s presence and intervention was manifested, it was when Daniel was alone in the den of lions with only an angel between him and…
“And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, ‘How long are you slack (tardy…late) to go to possess the land, which the Lord God of your fathers has given you?” (Joshua 18:3) Dear Ones: In the book of Hebrews, we find an exhortation that is so very important. “Let us therefore fear, lest a PROMISE…
“And when she saw him (Gabriel), she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this should be.” Luke 1:29 Dear Ones: There is a short phrase in Scripture, which is used several times to convey the sovereign “timing” of the revealing of God’s works and purposes. It is: “In the fullness…
“He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32 Dear Ones: The Lord, in addressing Israel, in light of the declared, “new beginning,” and the openness of opportunity because of His declared blessing, told them: “Sing…break…
“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: What is the significance of rain? Perhaps if we compare a sprinkler system in a yard, as opposed to the downpour of a torrential rain, we might have some idea…