“Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 Jn 5:4). Spiritual progress is not measured by position attained but by obstacles overcome; God’s people are overcomers, not by self-effort, but by life transfusion—“by the blood of the Lamb” (Rev 12:11). […]
“Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me” (Acts 27:25). Luke keenly observed the circumstances around and saw “neither sun nor stars…and no small tempest” = no hope (v 20). But Paul looked up! If you “believe God” today, then take heart! […]
“You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways!” […]
“The Lord God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon my high places” (Hab 3:19, KJV). In many places, the city sign records its Population but in the American Rockies the signs usually post Elevation. Looking to the Lord for His strength […]
“His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Pet 1:3). What’s that? All things? Already given to us? Given to us through knowing Him? Sounds like He’s thought of everything! There’s not a thing missing […]
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen” (Jude 1:24-25). Among other things, God’s people should learn how […]
“And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth’” (Ex 34:6). God is omnipresent, or as Scripture says, “The eyes of the Lord are in every place” (Prov 15:3), yet how wonderful for those special times when He draws near to […]
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night” (Ps 92:1-2). The transitions between night and day are pivot points that can set the tone for our lives; let’s turn to God then, […]
“‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts” (Zech 4:6). Not in time, place, or circumstance, not in talent, personality, or native intelligence does true success come, but in humble, consistent and happy co-operation with God’s blessed Spirit. […]