Safety is a scarce commodity in today’s world. For someone who senses danger and comes to Jesus, the truth of Proverbs 18:10 brings such a flood of joy and relief! Its pure simplicity sums up the essence of our greatest need met.
Read MoreDaniel and his three friends would rather die than disobey their God. Chapter one hinted at their inclination to stay committed to His Word, making distinctions between unhealthy and healthy food and drink. They did not go in search of the test, but the test came to them. The essence of all such tests is: to whom do you give your allegiance?
Read MoreStrong, godly leadership is essential in the collective life of God’s people. This is by God’s design. He has made us social beings. There is no substitute for true fellowship within the community of faith. Throughout Biblical history, we find individuals who chose to love and obey God.
Read MoreGlorious names, symbols, and metaphors are given by God throughout Scripture. These literary devices serve a wonderful purpose. A single word can instantly bring to mind an entire scenario of God at work on our behalf.
Read MoreBeloved, do you hear how ready and willing Almighty God is to save? He is love. He is the God of all encouragement! There is a powerful Biblical truth sometimes referred to as: “changed by beholding”. The change can be positive or negative, depending on the focus of the beholder.
Read MoreEzekiel’s prophecy closes with a description of the City of Double Peace, or “Dual Peace shall be taught” which is the meaning of the name Jerusalem. We are surrounded daily by painful reminders of the current fallenness of this world.
Read MoreRecent history has revealed numerous delusional people in the news who claimed to be Christ and succeeded in deceiving scores, thousands, or even millions of people. While this is tragic, something much more subtle and widespread is happening within Christendom.
Read MoreOne of the teaching methods of our loving, gracious LORD is repetition. The above verse is stated three more times in the Holy Scriptures: Romans 4:3, Galatians 3:6, and James 2:23 for our encouragement.
Read MoreThis beautiful woman is a representation of the seamless, unbroken historical connection of God’s trusting, faithful ones who lived in the days before Christ and those who have given their hearts to Him since the time that He came to this earth.
Read MoreOur Lord is a wonderful, amazing Teacher. He has laid out foundational concepts for us to take a firm hold upon in His Word. Each concept is reinforced and built upon as one continues through the Bible. And we see that, from the start of this world’s history, every precept He gives is met with a counterfeit from the adversary.
Read MoreThe way that God fed the children of Israel as they crossed the wilderness and headed for the Promised Land has an application for each of us. You will recall the miracles that occurred as the Israelites were leaving Egypt after four hundred years of slavery.
Read MoreMany professed believers have yet to make a discernment between simply holding to a lofty principle and having a vision from God. The former is often used as an excuse for inaction, but the latter brings into one’s life a vitality, enthusiasm, and character-building integrity.
Read MoreDear Believer, do you ever struggle with feelings of insignificance? Perhaps the duties that fall to you seem unimportant or overwhelming. Do not allow yourself to take on a pitiful attitude! Whatever your situation is, know for a fact that there is no task too mundane and no job so lowly that it could fall outside of the reach and care of our Heavenly Father.
Read MoreJesus said, “I am the Light of the world.” (John 8:12) Light has been used to symbolize God, faith, and holiness throughout Scripture. Jesus then added “He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
Read MoreWhat an indescribably GLORIOUS Day that will be for His faithful ones! In these closing days of earth’s history, we are watching and waiting, worshiping and witnessing. Beloved, let us daily exercise our free choice to look to Jesus and listen to His voice with an ever-growing willingness to do His will. Apart from Him, our best efforts are as “filthy rags” but with Him, OH!...our story becomes an extension of the very ministry of Jesus!
Read MoreBeloved, as the objects of the purest Love in all existence, you can be confident that, as He prepares a place for us, He is speaking to everyone who is willing to listen! We have been given a divine ‘heads-up’ from Him as to the tactics of our enemy.
Read MoreThere are two ‘women’ (symbolic for churches) described in the Book of Revelation. Chapter 12 describes the faithful woman. Chapter 17 reveals the unfaithful woman and her apostate daughters. These same two women are featured in Proverbs 9.
Read MoreOne of the enemy’s strategies is to wear down the believer with distractions, discouragement and/or exhaustion. Constant and repeated attempts to cause the children of God to forsake their first love can lead to a ‘win’ for Satan if the believer, in a moment of trouble or a season of weariness, gives in or loses hope.
Read MoreThe history of God’s dealings with men are great lessons of incalculable value containing admonishments, examples, warnings, and encouragements that apply directly to my personal life and future, if I will sincerely yield myself to be taught by the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreJesus knew the cost of sin. He had determined before the foundation of the world to assume that cost Himself on behalf of His erring creatures. Knowing the ignominious and painful death that lay ahead, this offer, in the moment, was a very real and sore temptation to Jesus. In this moment, His reliance upon that which “ is written,” is a practical, yet powerful, example for every one of us! What power for standing against temptations is available to us!
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