Thou Livest and Art Dead, Rev 3:1
The church in Sardis had a name that they lived, and yet they were dead. There are so many Christians like this today. Because we are saved, we are alive in Christ. We are born again. We have eternal life. We are going to heaven when we die. Yet, despite the fact that we are […]
God Means What He Says, Num 22:5-13
In Num 2:12-13, God told Balaam, specifically, not to go with the men who came from Balak and not to curse Israel because Israel was blessed. So, Balaam knew, in no uncertain terms, exactly what God wanted him not to do and why. When Balak’s men came back and tried to get Balaam to go […]
By Little and Little, Ex 23:29-30
When Israel went into the land of Canaan, they conquered the land by little and little. God could have killed all the inhabitants in a day, but the land would have been overrun by beasts. After four and a half years, Israel had conquered enough land that they could distribute the inheritance among the tribes. […]
Far Above All
In Eph 1:19-23, we find some wonderful things about Jesus that show us he is far above all, like Paul said in verse 21. He is far above all because: He is the Risen Savior – Eph 1:20 – you need a Savior. You cannot save yourself. Doctors, biologists, chemists, physicists, scientists, etc, have made […]
Encourage Your Spirit, 1 Sam 1:15-18
There are things in your life that will affect your spirit. And when your spirit gets down, you are in trouble. We often think that our spirits won’t be lifted until whatever has gotten us down is resolved or is taken away. But such is not the case. You can let your emotions and your […]
Purpose in Your Heart, Acts 11:22-24
In Acts 11:22-24, Barnabas exhorted the church at Antioch “that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.” To purpose in your heart to do something is to become so resolved that nothing will change your mind. For instance, in Is 14:24-27, the Lord purposed to break the Assyrian, and no one can […]
My Shepherd, Ps 23:1
In Ps 23:1, David said, The Lord is my shepherd. Though he was the king of Israel, and the best king Israel ever had at that, he needed a shepherd. With the Lord as his shepherd, he had: Contentment – I shall not want Rest – lie down in green pastures Provision – (physical) still […]
Walk in the Law, Ps 119:1-8
Ps 119:1-8 shows us that we are supposed to walk in the law. This is not in the sense of keeping the Old Testament law for salvation. To walk in the law is to walk by the faith of the words of God; to obey what God shows you to do in the Bible. We […]
Excellent, Right, True Things, Prov 8:6-7
In Prov 8:6, wisdom says, “Hear.” We are supposed to listen to wisdom because wisdom will speak of: Excellent things – Prov 8:6 – “I will speak of excellent things.” Excellent things are things of great value; things that are superior. Wisdom is better than rubies – A man with wisdom, knowledge and instruction […]
Interested in Just One, Mk 5:22-34
In Mark 5:22-34, Jesus encounters a woman with an issue of blood on his way to Jairus’ house. He is surrounded by a crowd of people and Jairus’ daughter is in need of immediate attention. This is not the time for an interruption. Nevertheless, when the woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed, Jesus stops […]