“…But truly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer.” Ps. 66:19 Dear Ones: One of the most distinguishing characteristics of a believer in Christ, is that God hears and answers his or her prayer(s). And yet, how much time is given to thoughtful, deliberate seeking of the face of…
“He ONLY is my Rock…There is a River…” (Ps. 62.2, 46.4) Dear Ones: What is the consistency of the Rock of which the Psalmist speaks? Is it made of sandstone, or is it granite? If we look at the Divine Rock, we see that, not only is there no weakness in its consistency, but there…
“…I charge you (command) therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Tim. 4:1) Dear Ones: It is one thing to walk before men, and live according to the opinions and dictates of men. It is quite another to live and walk before the Almighty God, who knows all, sees all, and IS “…all…
“The hair of his (Samson’s head began to grow again after he was shaved.” Judges 16:22 Dear Ones: Samson had a good beginning. For about twenty years, during which he judged Israel, he remained a “Nazarite” in his heart, one that was separated unto God, consecrated to God for His purposes. But there would come…
“And I will give her her vineyards from thence and the valley of Achor for A DOOR OF HOPE: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth…” Hosea 2:15 Dear Ones: There are times in our lives when God permits circumstances which cause hope to grow thin. Though our patient expectation…
Dear Ones: In C.S. Lewis’ “Chronicles of Narnia,” there is a little phrase which is, in essence, the initiative, energy, and operational success of the entire object of the narrative: “Aslan is on the move.” What does this mean? It is in reference to the Lord Jesus, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, moving,…
Dear Ones: The story is told of two Australian soldiers, on leave in London, England. They got lost in the fog, and decided to just lean up against a lamp-post until the fog lifted. A British general comes looming out of the fog, and offended that the Aussies did not solute him, stormed up to…
Dear Ones: What is the greatest goal, the highest objective, towards which the whole tenor of our lives should be directed? There is a hymn which puts it so clearly before us: “My goal is God HIMSELF, not joy, nor peace, nor even blessing, but Himself, my God.” But then you ask, “Am I to…
Dear Ones: The Apostle Paul, in writing to the Philippians, made many remarkable statements. But there is one in particular which speaks of balance: “For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know how to be abased, and to abound: EVERYWHERE and IN ALL THINGS I am instructed both…
Dear Ones: One of the resounding themes of heaven is the proclamation of the worth of God, and of the Lamb. Why? It is first of all a question of WHO God is, in His nature, and disposition of heart. The word “holy” takes us to a level of considering God which supersedes all of…