“Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the waterpots with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim” (Jn 2:7). Needing a miracle? Have you done your part? Full obedience means blessing to the brim. “Take away the stone.” “Cast the net.” He will not do for us by miracle what we can do by obedience. […]
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name” (Ps 147:3-4). The Star-counter and the Heart-healer are the Same! He who “feeds His flock” “measured heaven with a span” (Isa 40:11-12). Yes, dear saint, “the Creator…gives power to the weak” (vv 28-29). […]
“So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Ex 33:11). Here’s how this works. Great fellowship with the Lord fosters a great attitude. A great attitude engenders great days. Great days punctuate a great life. It all goes back to being friends with Him. […]
“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. […]