Dear Ones: When Jonah was in the belly of the fish he uttered a truth that is essential for us to grasp: “They that observe LYING VANITIES forsake their own mercy.” (Jon.2:8) What did he mean by this? Jonah had a very real and truthful knowledge of God. This is why he would say to…
“…For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” Psalm 90:4 Dear Ones: How important is a day? How important is it that the day be begun aright, and finished well? Lastly, HOW then is the day to be lived? In Psalm…
“…He that earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” Haggai 1:6 Dear Ones: It is a very frustrating thing to try to fill a sac, and never be able to, because there is a hole in the bottom of it. Such was the experience of Israel when, after returning from exile,…
“Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.” Jeremiah 1:9 Dear Ones: When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church, He said a most marvelous, and powerful thing: “And my speech and my preaching was NOT with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power.” (1 Cor. 2:4) …
Dear Ones: In God’s dealings with us, as with Israel, He often asks questions. When it comes to concepts of Him, He asked Israel: “To whom then will you liken God? or what likeness will you compare unto Him? (Is. 40:18) He goes on later to ask: “‘To whom then will you liken Me, or…
Dear Ones: Is it possible to SEE God? The Bible says that it is. Jesus said: “Blessed are the pure in heart for THEY SHALL SEE GOD.” (Matt. 5:8) What does the Lord Jesus mean here when in the Old Testament we see the Lord declaring to Moses: “…You cannot see my face: for there…
Dear Ones: When God charged Samuel to anoint one of the sons of Jesse to be king in the place of Saul, he said: “Look NOT on his countenance, or on the height of his stature…for the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on…
Dear Ones: When we look out upon the vastness of space, and at the littleness of our world in this “endless” universe, we are struck by the insignificance of our world, even of our existence. As a result of such a vision, the thought of “insignificance” can move us to adopt the increasing “logic” of…
Dear Ones: It is a wonderful day, and moment, when the Lord speaks to our hearts, saying: “Go your way, your faith has made you whole.” Numerous are the examples in the Old and New Testaments, where the Lord specifically addresses individuals, and Israel, declaring to them that their sin, at that moment, is…
“The Lord appeared unto Abram, and said unto him, ‘I am the Almighty God; walk before Me and be thou perfect.’” Genesis 17: 1-2 Dear Ones: We are apt to think that age is a very limiting factor with respect to the blessing of God. In the case of Abram, the contrary was true. Why? …