God’s protection over us can be compared to an umbrella. There are many if… then statements from Him in His divine Instruction Book.
Read MoreWhile justification is instantaneous, sanctification is the progressive work of a lifetime.
Read MoreThe circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth contain many reminders from the Scriptures as to the nature of our relationship with God. A “betrothal” was a serious commitment. It was to be permanent.
Read MoreBut in a brief few moments Zacharias invited doubt to enter, for his focus had shifted over to human weakness. Pause, beloved, and examine your own focus and faith. Do you wholeheartedly believe in the power of God to carry out what He has promised?
Read MoreLargely unnoticed by the world, the faith of Zacharias and Elizabeth must have shone brightly to the host of heaven in contrast to the darkness of those evil days.
Read MoreThe movements of the stars in the vast circuit of their appointed path have been compared to the purposes of God: there is no such thing as haste or delay. Our perception of time must yield in faith to the reality of the Lord’s timing in all things.
Read MoreThe attitude of the shepherds was undoubtedly sensed by the multitude of the other angels present—as yet unseen; otherwise they would not have suddenly revealed themselves all at once!
Read MoreThese wise kings made a great and perilous journey to behold and to worship the baby King, bearing costly gifts for Him. The entourage from the east was large and impressive. It is ironic that the Lord’s own people, in full possession of the Holy Scriptures, were unaware of His arrival.
Read MoreWe can be certain that Daniel was grateful for this up-close evidence of God at work on behalf of himself and his three friends. We know now that it was not only on behalf of these young teens, but for the salvation of the world!
Read MoreThese young boys, after seeing the destruction of their home and loved ones, were made eunuchs and placed under tremendous pressure to conform to the Babylonian way of life.
Read MoreAs faith increases, we are enabled to behold more of His glory. In taking our spiritual eyes off of Him, we will most likely stumble and fall. But even a dim vision of His glory reveals the tender love in His eyes; the fallen one is empowered to get up again and continue the walk of transformation.
Read MoreThe statements of Jesus have a conquering power on behalf of His eternal kingdom to come. He stands ready to impart grace now for victory over sin and selfishness to everyone who asks.
Read MoreThrough additions, deletions, and shallow comprehensions of the written word, the doctrines had been twisted and altered; in a word, corrupted. This resulted in false teachings regarding the character of God, causing many to reject Him. Others, in accepting the misguided teachings that had multiplied into systemic errors over time, were not serving God at all, but in actuality were serving the devil.
Read MoreAbram’s call was not to abandon his family and country, but to become God’s obedient servant—and thereby become God’s instrument to lead others heavenward.
Read MoreEvery human heart is the place where the principles of sin (pride and selfishness) have come to reside. The problem is magnified as these principles take up such a comfortable residence in our hearts and minds that we desire to live by them instead of living according to God’s standard.
Read MoreThis practice, which continues today, is the cornerstone of Mystery Babylon’s counterfeit system of worship. Ezekiel chapters 8 & 9 prophetically open what is to come to the forefront as the last great test before Jesus returns.
Read MoreTo cultivate the habit of thankfulness towards Him has the equal and opposite result of crowding out ingratitude. Thank Him right now for His blessings; and be sure to include the difficult circumstances that are in your life.
Read MorePublic preaching was not allowed, but he drew listeners in private homes and public gardens. As the numbers of listeners continued to grow, it was deemed safer to meet outside the city. A secluded cave was chosen . . .
Read MoreBeloved, times of testing are ahead. You may be in the midst of a fiery trial even at this moment. Make sure that your focus is only on Jesus.
Read MoreIt was quite evident that the church hierarchy were closing in on the reformers, but Calvin was not ready to give up hope that France as a nation would come to the light. Sadly, every door of labor as a teacher or preacher closed in his face. He saw that any open proclamation of Bible-based beliefs was a direct and quick path to the stake.
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