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…
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians1:18 Dear Ones: One of the central themes of the gospel is the teaching concerning POWER. It is more than a concept and a truth. It is the very expression…
“Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.” Zechariah 10:1 Dear Ones: There are times when we are to call upon God for rain. This “rain” can be both physical…
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” Job 38:4 Dear Ones: Why in the Christian faith is so much attention given to the reading and study of the Bible? It is because there is power in the truth, power to truly LIVE. In the pages of Scripture is found the eternal…
“…In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” Romans 8:37 Dear Ones: As long as we are on this earth, we will be faced with challenges, difficulties, enemies and opposition. The context in which we live is one where unbelief blinds the eyes of the heart, and God is…
“Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these?” John 21:15 Dear Ones: It was Peter who said to Jesus, “I will lay down my life for Thy sake.” (Jn. 13:37) It was also Peter who denied the Lord three times. And yet, it is to Peter that Jesus, in His gracious dealings with…
“Have faith in God…” Mark 11:22 Dear Ones: If there is one place where faith is tested, and proven, it is in the matter of prayer. In seeking to teach His disciples concerning the relationship between faith and prayer, the Lord Jesus on one occasion, in going up to Jerusalem with His disciples, spoke to…
“…him that cometh unto Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37 Dear Ones: The uniqueness of Christ is a most remarkable consideration, especially as it pertains to His openness and receptivity. What do we mean by this? Never has there been an individual who would be open to receiving EVERY person who…
“Ah Lord God! Behold, Thou hast made the heaven and the earth by Thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for Thee.” Jeremiah 32:17 Dear Ones: Have you ever wondered why the songwriters of the Psalms consistently come back again and again to blessing the Lord, praising Him, and…
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Dear Ones: Jesus once told the story of a “Good Samaritan.” He speaks of a man who, traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves who robbed and beat him, leaving him half dead. A Samaritan…