Dear Ones: Healthy and Fresh! The psalmist is declaring the goodness of the Lord over the righteous ones. In their old age they will produce good kingdom fruit and stay healthy and fresh. WOW! This is good news. The power of God residing in His righteous ones is able to inhibit the advanced aging process…
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First Forgive
Dear Ones: First Forgive! Did the Lord really say we are to forgive those who have hurt us, our family, and our nation? Yes, He surely did. What is it about unforgiveness that is so harmful? The Master explained that it keeps us from receiving from the Father the forgiveness we sorely need. Unforgiveness is…
Happy Valentine’s Day
The Legend of St. Valentine (Britannica.com) Dear Ones: Happy Valentine’s Day! As we celebrate true love, giving gifts, and candy, let us consider who this day is named for. Valentine demonstrated the love of Christ to everyone. He defied the emperor and married couples joining them together in Christ. Stop and consider the boldness of…
Soar on Wings
Dear Ones: Soar on Wings! It is the hour of the eagles. The promise is to those who trust in the Lord and in the words of our Master. Psalm 18:2, NKJV, reveals. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the…
New Commandment
Dear Ones: New Commandment! On the night He was betrayed, the Master issued this new commandment (or in the current vernacular—an executive order). This commandment has never been rescinded by the Head of the Church. Our love walk is the hallmark that authenticates to the lost world that we are Christians. The Master was not…
Something’s Afoot
Dear Ones: Something’s afoot! Zechariah told the people in his day that the Lord was on the move in the land. Well, something’s afoot in this nation for sure. The deep shaking began in earnest. Many things are being exposed. The stench of the uncovered corruption is truly awful. Prophetic words warned that it was…
He Has Triumphed Gloriously
Dear Ones: He Has Triumphed Gloriously! The scene of this jubilation takes place as the Red Sea closed over the horses and riders of the Egyptian army. This army was bent on the slaughter of the Israelites who escaped their slavery. We can almost hear the words, “Free at last; free at last!” The dark…
Turn On My Light
Dear Ones: Turned on My Light! Our current culture has a similar expression called a “lightbulb moment.” The free dictionary defines it this way: A sudden ingenious or inspired idea or insight. David wrote this song to extol the wonders and power of God’s delivering hand on the day he declared victory over all his enemies. He testified that God gave him…
Sowing Seeds and Reaping
Dear Ones: Sowing Seeds and Reaping! Isaac sowed natural seeds on his farmland. Because of God’s blessings he received an overwhelming harvest. Isaac was not necessarily what we would call today “a paragon of virtue.” However, as Abraham’s son of promise, God protected and blessed him because of the blood covenant agreement He made with…
Greatness of God’s Power
Dear Ones: Greatness of God’s Power! This is part of Paul’s prayer that is meant for all believers not just the Ephesians. Paul’s hope was that believers come to understand that incredible power is available to them through their inheritance in the Cross. This amazing power is the same power released by the Holy Spirit…