“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb 11:1). Do you see what this means? Believers building our lives on the Word can transfer, by faith, the invisible eternal realities into evidence everyone can see as proof that God is telling the truth. […]
“Those who war against you shall be as nothing, as a nonexistent thing. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you’” (Isa 41:12-13). Concern is taking seriously our responsibility; worry is taking seriously God’s responsibility, a kind of mild atheism that acts as […]
“And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men” (1 Sam 2:26). Spiritual growth is not simply change; it is principled, designed change in the direction of the purpose for which God made me—but yes, it will definitely mean change! […]
“Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name” (Mal 3:16). Today you may well meet another believer in passing; if so, will your conversation be […]
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day” (2 Cor 4:16). Hardening of the attitudes is unnecessary for the believer; there should be no age spots on the soul; the real you, who lives inside an aging body, never has […]
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 Jn 1:9). The dull, numbing ache of unconfessed sin on the soul could be instantaneously changed to the clean, invigorating freshness of forgiveness and restoration. What say you? […]
“[Those] who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises,…out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens” (Heb 11:33-34). Challenges in life can move us in one of two directions: we can see them as a cause for complaint at the hardness of our lives, […]
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Eph 2:10). Ability is important, and we need to stir up our gift; availability is more important, and God often does more with less just because we’re willing. Now it’s time to accept […]
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ” (Col 3:23-24). Wherever you go, be all there; whatever you do, do with all your might; whenever you serve, remember it’s […]