The coming of Christ at the close of earth’s history is an indescribably magnificent, joyous, and victorious event. Yesterday’s verses show that the gathering of His saints is neither silent nor invisible.
Read MoreWhen the Lord comes, He will resurrect His faithful ones, all of those who have died in Him. He will bring His “bride” to the heavenly place that He has prepared.
Read MoreWhen the LORD beholds His people, He sees them through His all-knowing spiritual lens of their future condition – totally redeemed – based upon their faith in the Lamb of God who is able to completely remove sin – and all its residue. His bride is beautiful to Him!
Read MoreOnly a few trusted people knew that the royal child was alive and hidden in the temple of God.
Read MoreThey were too dejected to even think, “what next?” – and so as they rehearsed the terrible events of the weekend, they became sadder with every step. Jesus listened quietly.
Read MoreThe lesson of true loyalty and faithfulness toward God for our time is no different than in Daniel’s day. The value of this lesson is infinite.
Read MoreWhatever your situation, know for a fact no task is too mundane and no job so lowly that it falls outside of the reach and care of our Heavenly Father.
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit of God is powerful “fuel” for human imaginations sanctified by God. The Third Person of the Godhead not only convicts of sin and leads to repentance, but He also works as a “travel agent” to carry our thinking to new heights.
Read MoreBe careful not to forsake the matter of sanctification in your life, or neglect the light you have been given. Continually bring the truth that you know into your actions, and every area of your life will be changed for the better.
Read MoreThe loss of liberty is a terrible loss indeed. Our God is ready to work on behalf of His forgiven people. Only He can transform His people into sanctified and trustworthy beings, fit for Heaven.
Read MoreThe sight of the city in utter ruins is the backdrop against which Jeremiah’s poem rises above his lamentations. The prophet recognizes the justice of God in all His dealings with His professed people.
Read MoreToday’s opening verse, on a grand scale, prophesies the downward turn taken by the New Testament church when she began to tolerate compromise. The backsliding continued and took the visible church into the Dark Ages. But there was still a faithful church who went into hiding.
Read MoreJeremiah wrote poetic lamentations with a broken heart as he witnessed the fulfillment of prophecies that had passed through his own lips.
Read MoreIn choosing to refrain from buying and selling on the seventh day, they are out of sync with the world. In choosing to worship Him while resting in His providence, they honor Him as Creator and Redeemer, actively extending the divine invitation to others.
Read MoreIn the sanctification process we are continually presented with clues in God’s word. The healthy exercise of our minds to gain understanding is a fundamental part of our worship of Him. His Holy Spirit’s guidance is essential for the privilege of discovering deeper meaning behind each sign or symbol.
Read MoreIn order to practice a personal economy that is wholly submitted to God’s grace, we are taught a direct connection between resting in the LORD on His weekly Sabbath and trusting His provision for our needs. This lesson is one that is presented early and often.
Read MoreForced allegiance of any kind is not genuine. This is exactly why Moses was led by God’s Spirit to emphasize the importance of teaching our children about the character of the only true God, the God of love.
Read MoreOne important aspect we should glean from the words of our Lord is that we are not required to leave our mind “at the door” when we enter God’s kingdom.
Read MoreThe word of God teaches us that His judgement begins with His professed people. God judges those who don’t know last, because He extends as much opportunity as possible to be saved.
Read MoreAmong God’s people, in contrast with widespread apostasy, were “prayer warriors” in the temple who cared deeply about what was going on. In their prayers, they agonized before God for victory over sin.
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