Dear Ones: Rivers in the Dry Wasteland! In our local area we are currently experiencing natural drought conditions. Anxious eyes look to the clouds in the sky and command them to release their rain. When it does rain, we are happy, gladly receive it, and then want more. Spiritual Rivers in the Dry Wasteland Like…
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Saving Power
Dear Ones: Saving Power! The prophet Malachi transcribed this Word of the Lord that promised healing and joy to those who obeyed His commands. This promise of His saving power also belongs to those who are in Christ. The new covenant certified by the Blood of Christ is a far better covenant than that of…
The Battle is Not Yours
Dear Ones: The Battle is Not Yours! King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah saw their enemies surrounding them. They fasted and prayed. The Lord answered and filled the prophet’s mouth with His words. But today our enemies are not necessarily flesh and blood that are not discernible with the natural eye. However, like Jehoshaphat,…
The Rugged Places
Dear Ones: The Rugged Places! Most of us are going through rugged places right now because the atmosphere is filled with strife and anxiety. However, these words of the Lord transcribed by Isaiah give us a promise of His help. You might say, “I am not blind.” But when asked you may say, “I cannot…
Be Kind
Dear Ones: Be Kind! Kindness is one of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” These fruits are actually the character traits of the Divine Nature of Christ. The more we act like our Lord the greater…
Here I AM
Dear Ones: Here I AM! The theme of this chapter in the book of Isaiah is “when fasting pleases the Lord.” Whether you fast food or something else seeking to draw near to Him, the Lord takes notice. Revelation comes as He sheds light on His Word. Healing comes swiftly. And the Lord, Himself, will…
God Commands the Blessing
Dear Ones: God Commands the Blessing! In the place called Unity in Christ. The Lord Jesus reaffirmed this truth in John 13:34-35, NKJV. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples,…
The Greatness
Dear Ones! The Greatness! David extoled the greatness, power, glory, victory, and majesty of the Lord God. On this occasion David spoke about the provisions he had made for building of the Temple in Jerusalem. He invited all the people to join in the endeavor, then he blessed the Lord with a psalm. David was…
Light-seeds
Dear Ones: Light-seeds! This is a perfect way to describe the Word of God when it is planted in the soil of your heart. Light drives out the darkness that is filled with depression, fear, pain, and strife. This imagery gives you a way to understand how beneficial it is to sow the Word of…
All Praise
Dear Ones: All Praise! Belongs to our Great God. Praising Him is also a matter of thanking Him for what He has done and Who He is. His magnificent plan of salvation left nothing out or undone. He is gracious to pour out on those who are in Christ His wonderful kindness and favor. Since…