True faith has never become extinct in the world. There is an unbroken line of faithful ones whose relationship with the LORD has constituted the remnant of His servants. From age to age, the will of God has been revealed and preserved.
Read More. . . and now the seeing man is publicly castigated. This is a pattern, and if we are to be prepared for history’s close, we must not be surprised by criticism from those who profess to represent God.
Read MoreHis straightforward obedience opened his spiritual eyes as well as his physical ones. But this miracle resulted in his being cast out of the religious assembly.
Read MoreHe sees in each of us a marvelous potential! This potential is realistic, but only through a committed relationship with Him.
Read MoreThe authority that Jesus exercised over unclean spirits is authority that He wishes to delegate to His followers. But not in the sense of simply wielding power; or even with the relief of suffering as the ultimate goal… but that we may confidently know of the ultimate and final authority of the Lord.
Read MoreWe are to apply what we know of Him to the situations we encounter as we walk through life in this fallen world. That is the real test of faith: faith that moves directly into faithfulness. It is not enough just to believe…
Read MoreThe authority of the written Word is the authority of Jesus Himself. Sometimes, due to our stubborn human nature—which is readily reinforced by a plethora of worldly voices—we must hear Him say something repeatedly or in several different ways to realize that we are holding human traditions above the truths of God.
Read MoreA divided heart often recognizes a longing for God. But the actions of that heart’s owner do not match the longing. Instead, a lifestyle is cultivated that reveals resistance to the Lord’s Holy Spirit.
Read MoreThis experience of Jesus shows us the adversary’s tactic of simply putting forth an idea, and then stepping back and watching a person carry the idea out.
Read MoreBut the time of crisis is not the same as the time for training. Character is developed most solidly in working through the mundane, everyday situations that do not qualify as an emergency.
Read MoreEnoch’s walk with God wrought a reversal of what happened to our first parents when they shifted their trust away from God. It proved that it is possible to live in a fallen world without succumbing to its satanic influences.
Read MoreThis story beautifully illustrates God’s faithfulness, His perfect timing, and the joy that comes to those who put their faith in Him. We would all greatly benefit from internalizing the fact that He means what He says.
Read MoreThere is a trait in God’s character that is a great asset for people who believe that He desires each man to reflect His own image. It is the trait of humility, and it bears a direct connection with unselfish love.
Read MoreGod, in His omniscience, certainly knew what was going on in Lucifer's heart. But if He had suddenly destroyed him, the angels' motivation for obedience would have shifted from love to terror.
Read MoreGod’s universe is a universe of law and order. The great principles we know as The Ten Commandments are woven into creation by the Creator. To break them brings undesirable results. But they cannot be kept by compulsion. Only love for God yields the fruit of obedience.
Read MoreThe elements of unjust criticism, lack of respect, and deceptive accusations launched against David by Absalom had a powerful effect upon the minds of the people of Israel.
Read MoreA baffling issue for every thinking person is the existence of evil. One naturally wonders where it came from, and who is responsible for it.
Read MoreTo take hold of truth for oneself equips the individual with a personal shield and buckler that effectively deflects the various arrows and projectiles that our archenemy continually launches.
Read MoreThe 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.
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