Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:1, 6 “He has never failed to honor believing prayer. He may keep you waiting for a while, but delays are not denials. He has often answered a prayer that asked... Read more
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. Psalm 77:11 At a recent women’s conference the main speaker opened her talk with the “3 R’s” which detailed how each Christian should practice daily these disciplines in order to live joyfully above the harshness of a broken and sinful world. Reflect on the Gospel every day First, we are to reflect on the Gospel daily. We must learn who the Bible tells us... Read more
I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me. I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul. Jeremiah 32: 40-41 Author Jerry Bridges talks about the need to trust God…no matter what. In his book, Trusting God, Bridges says this, “What I had... Read more
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4: 11-13 Some say it’s much harder and far more draining to be the loved... Read more
Love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-5 In John MacArthur’s book, Twelve Ordinary Men – How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You, we read about the necessity of developing balance in one’s life between love and truth. MacArthur writes, “It is wonderful to have a high regard for the truth, but zeal for the truth must be... Read more
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the... Read more
You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith – more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire – may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:5-7 There... Read more
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Acts 3: 19 This passage from the book of Acts helps us better understand how God uses everything that happens in our lives for our good and His glory. Certainly, as we study Scripture the theme of God’s absolute sovereignty runs throughout the Old and New Testaments. As we take time to contemplate this wonderfully amazing... Read more
Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. But certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me! Psalm 66: 16-20 One... Read more
The land we passed through and explored is exceedingly good. If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them. Numbers 14: 7-9 ... Read more
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