But the honest woman would rather die herself than see harm come to the child. Taking on Christlike attributes, she stood ready to lose her life for the sake of her baby.
Read MoreKing Solomon’s request for an understanding heart was graciously answered by the LORD with the gift of a wise and understanding heart plus a generous list of other blessings, above and beyond what was asked! Solomon was soon confronted with an intriguing test of the wisdom he had been divinely given.
Read MoreThe choice [Adam and Eve] had made to be disobedient toward God quickly confused their mental capabilities and lowered their focus onto themselves.
Read MoreThe connection between patience and commandment keeping . . . is set forth in a particular order to show that commandment keeping is the fruit—and not the root—of saving faith.
Read MoreBelievers at the end of time are described as having patience. Our opening passage indicates that it is within your reach . . .
Read MoreWe have all failed tests. Do you believe that God is able to equip and strengthen us to go through testing without failing?
Read MoreThe invitation to confess and forsake unbiblical ways is still open! You do the possible: come to Jesus in repentance. He will do the impossible: create in you a clean heart!
Read MoreOur loving Commander in Chief guides and instructs each of us regarding what we need to do, and then He places His seal on our obedience by doing the impossible.
Read MoreA plea for God’s mercy signifies that the guilty one comprehends the gravity of his guilt before the Lawgiver. But he must also accept the available grace, essential in order to proceed forward, from his ‘guilty-as-charged’ position.
Read MoreWhatever 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 MoreThe Bible teaches of the unconditional love of God for all of His creatures, yet the promises of God are conditional upon obedience.
Read MoreGod’s people must make a determined, disciplined effort to consume only that which strengthens the mind and character. The means to increase our appetites for the wondrous knowledge of God is within our reach!
Read MoreIt is the recognition of our need for redemption that brings into focus the great theme of salvation.
Read MoreThe very opposite of redemptive violence is overpowering love. It is a lesson that we are all very slow to incorporate into our own souls. Why not pray right now that Jesus will mend any damage you have caused by wielding a weapon in defense of Jesus.
Read MoreFallen human nature needs opportunity to exercise faith by ‘pushing back’ against anything which goes against the word of the Lord. This exercise of faith produces “spiritual muscle” known as perseverance.
Read MoreIt is interesting that the first commandment of God to the man that He had made was a command to partake and enjoy the vast variety of fruits from countless beautiful trees. It took the devil’s influence of casting doubt and contradicting the LORD (Genesis 3:1-5) to change the direction of focus.
Read MoreIf our understanding today of God were not tainted with sin, there would be no trace of doubt or resentment of even a single syllable from Him.
Read MoreIf Satan can prevent faith altogether through disbelief in the existence of our Creator, he is pleased. But he doesn’t stop there, for he works relentlessly to erect barriers between God and those who desire to know and please Him.
Read MoreWorship of God in the manner that He prescribed has the powerful effect of setting all other life priorities in their proper place. Conversely, the other priorities of life fall into disarray and become laced with sinful habits when the LORD is not given the honor due Him as the absolute top priority.
Read MoreOur heavenly Father is powerfully at work to stir our hearts toward a recognition of His provision for eternal safety and joy. His love letter to us is also His instruction manual for life.
Read More