Shouldering the Government
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6, esv). “And the government shall be upon his shoulder.” Why is this simple sentence such good news? […]
Unrelenting Petition
Will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth (Luke 18:7–8, esv)? What’s the worst thing happening in your life […]
Despairing Hearts, Desperate Plans
Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Why is the Lord bringing […]
Your Gratitude Meter
Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:17–19, esv). It’s hard for us to imagine what this scene was like. […]
The Altitude for Living
Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men (Psalm 107:8, nkjv)! When God’s Word talks about giving “thanks to the Lord,” it isn’t saying just go through the motions. God is looking for our heart response, our genuine gratitude. Gratitude means to express that a kindness received is […]
Keep On!
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing (James 1:2–4, ESV). Consider this statement made by James, the half-brother of Jesus: “for you […]
Truth For Any Trial
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to […]
And Finally
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to […]
5 Truths for Troubled Hearts
WATCH If your heart isn’t troubled today – it likely will be at some time in the future.And the safest place for you to be is in God’s will. In fact, there is no relief outside of His will.With God, in spite of what you may see or feel, it’s not over until He says […]
Determined To Conquer Opposition
WATCH When you attempt to do something for God with your life, you will experience opposition. Don’t stop working. When verbal opposition grows personal and harmful, tell God what you need and why. When verbal becomes active opposition, it will affect others. Don’t stop working. Opposition isn’t a detour. It is a part of achieving […]