Making Decisions, Prov 4:23
Here are some considerations to help you when you are making decisions. Remember that your heart makes your decisions; not your mind. Your heart is revealed in your decisions. So, you must keep your heart with all diligence. The heart can be difficult to discern because men look on the outward appearance; God looks on […]
Praying for the Sick, 2 Kings 13:14
When praying for the sick, keep in mind that God doesn’t always heal sick folks. In 2 Ki 13:14, when Elisha was sick, he died. And unlike Hezekiah, he didn’t weep sore over this outcome, trying to persuade God to heal him [2 Ki 20:1-7]. He accepted that it was his time [Ecc 3:2]. And […]
God Leads Us Along
We know that God leads us. But sometimes when we follow where God leads us, we can wind up in a mess. What happens to us can be very different than what we expect. In Acts 16, God led Paul and Silas to Philippi in Macedonia, Acts 16:12. While there, they prayed with the women […]
Resolutions, Luke 16:1-8
Resolutions Luke 16: 1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord commended the unjust steward for his wisdom even though he was unjust. The Lord said that he was wiser than the children of light. Among other things, his wisdom was demonstrated in that he said, “I am resolved what to do” and then he did it. […]
Hannah’s Faith, 1 Sam 1:12-27
1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child. Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become impatient when their prayers aren’t […]
Thanksgiving is the Key, Ps 95:2
Thanksgiving is the key to: Entering the presence of God, Ps 95:1-3, Ps 100:3-4 When you talk to God in your heart, you might sense that you are down here and God is way up there in heaven. We speak of God as our heavenly Father. The truth is that we are seated in Christ […]
Then Will I Hear, 2 Chr 7:14
We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14. The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear. God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear. The four things are these: humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways. The verse is specifically aimed […]
Absent Yet With Them, Col 2:5
In Col 2:5 Paul wrote, “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ”. He was absent yet with them in spirit. He couldn’t be with them in the flesh because he was in Rome when he wrote this. […]
Confidence in Prayer, 1 Jn 5:14-15
According to 1 Jn 5:14-15, we have confidence in prayer when “we ask anything according to his will”. We know that “he heareth us”. According to 1 Tim 2:1-4, we know the will of God concerning prayer. His will is for us to intercede, v.1-3. His will is for all men to be saved, v.4. […]
Prayer Conditions, Jn 16:23-24
Prayer Conditions Jn. 16:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are prayer conditions that must be met before the Lord will answer our prayers according to his promise in Jn 16:23-24. Promise: God will hear and answer your prayers, 1 John 5:15. In this lesson, we cover the prayer conditions the Lord requires of us for us […]