“Although my house is not so with God, yet He has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. For this is all my salvation and all my desire; will He not make it increase?” (2 Sam 23:5). This “although” and “yet” follow David’s decription of the requirements for a man […]
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Mt 6:33). First things first! I must seek God’s approval before man’s, character before reputation, eternal treasures before earthly riches, others’ blessing before my own desires. He’ll make it up to us! […]
“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!” (Ps 103:1). A great time to bless the Lord and recall “His benefits.” He “forgives,” “heals,” “redeems,” “crowns,” and “satisfies.” He takes me back, restores and renews me, loves and fulfills me. He is all I need! […]
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” (Rom 8:35). The Spirit, inspiring Paul, couldn’t think of a thing, so we can relax. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the BIG IDEA. Intimacy with the Lord, whatever the cost, is what He wants—today and forever. […]
“Get wisdom! Get understanding!…Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will keep you…Exalt her, and she will promote you” (Prov 4:5-8). Today in my getting (v 7), I need to get some of this! If I do, heavenly wisdom will preserve me all my days, will keep [Heb., guard] […]
“Jesus… had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man” (Jn 2:24-25). Good we don’t have such x-ray vision! But if so, would we share His pity for crushed spirits, broken hearts, tortured minds? Let’s be kind today. Who knows what the folks we meet are bearing. […]
“Fear not, you worm Jacob…I will help you,” says the Lord and your Redeemer” (Isa 41:14). Feeling unimportant? You were born in God’s mind—He designed you; born again through Christ’s blood—He redeemed you; and now being remade by the Spirit—He’s indwelling you! […]
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (Jas 1:12). The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything, but they do make the best of everything. Persevering under pressure is what […]
“For unto us a Child is born…” (Isa 9:6). When God came down to woo and win a world lost to Him, He came as a little Child. It was no mere display to trick us into trusting Him since, in believing, we become His little children, too. […]