Dear Ones: A New Thing! Isaiah was given prophetic words that were fulfilled many hundreds of years later. We can understand more about these prophetic words because we are on the redemptive side of the Cross. However, Isaiah faithfully recorded what he heard and prayed into them. The Lord Jesus said in Matthew 13:17, TLB,…
Articles from May 2023
The Lord’s Goodness
Dear Ones: The Lord’s Goodness! David poured out his soul in this song. He went through many physical and emotional battles throughout his life. Here he ponders what would have happened to him if he had not believed in the Lord’s delivering hand of goodness. As we consider David’s declaration, let us reflect on how…
His Plan
Dear Ones: His Plan! Yes, these two companion verses clearly lay out that God has a plan for your life. As a Christian you have been called to a unique path. This path does not lead to destruction but to become more like Christ every day. The path of the wicked leads to destruction but…
Our Position in Prayer
In this video we will delve into the topic: Our Position in Prayer. When asked by the Pharisee where is the Kingdom that He was talking about, He answered it was within. That is not a statement we should pass over. What does it mean to us personally? How does that affect our prayer life?…
God is Awesome
Dear Ones: God is Awesome! The theme of this psalm is: The Glory of God in His Goodness to Israel. It was penned by David before Jesus went to the Cross and rose from the dead. Today, the term “His people” now includes all those who are in Christ. So, let us stop today and…
Battle is the Lord’s
Dear Ones: The Battle is the Lord’s! This is David telling Goliath that the Lord was with him in the battle. Some of us are facing Goliaths in our lives because of sickness or other attacks of darkness. But like David, we do not engage the Goliaths in our lives alone. Holy Spirit, the powerhouse…
Focus Your Thoughts
Dear Ones: Focus Your Thoughts! Yes, you have been given the Spirit of the Lord to lead you. Second Timothy 1:7 explicitly says this and more, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Those who choose by their freewill to be led by the Spirit of God are known in…
Lovingkindness
Dear Ones: Lovingkindness! Is an attribute of the Divine Nature. It engenders the qualities of love, mercy and tenderness. As we think about the divine attributes of His nature, we should be moved by a spirit of gratitude and praise. When we do this the worries and pressures of life fade away. His goodness surpasses…
With All My Heart
Dear Ones: With All My Heart! Wholehearted devotion is to be completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic, free from all reserve or hesitation. There are times when we must do a heart check-up to examine our relationship with the Lord. We may ask, “Am I truly wholehearted in my devotion to Him?” This is…
Obedience Not Sacrifice Video
Obedience Not Sacrifice Video In this video we will delve into the topic: Obedience Not Sacrifice. In 1 Samuel 15 The prophet Samuel rebuked King Saul for disobeying the Lord’s commands. Saul thought to make it right by sacrificing animals that the Lord rejected as unclean and ordered killed. Samuel’s rebuke revealed God’s perspective of…