“And hath raised usup together, and made ussit together in heavenly placesin Christ Jesus.” – Ephesians 2:6 Why is the empty tomb so glorious? Because it signifies more than just the fact that God raised Jesus from the dead. He raised… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Who Will You Be?
“And He said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, Who shall not receive manifold more in this… Read More ›
Who Will You Be?
“And He said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, Who shall not receive manifold more in this… Read More ›
Strategic Foe, Strategic God, part III
Yes and Amen! “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. (II Corinthians 1:20, NKJV).” “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable,… Read More ›
Prayer Lets the Arrow Fly!
“And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him.” – Psalm 37:40 In Old Testament days, when a tribe commenced war, they would sometimes hurl… Read More ›
Prayer Lets the Arrow Fly!
“And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him.” – Psalm 37:40 In Old Testament days, when a tribe commenced war, they would sometimes hurl… Read More ›
The Gnat vs. the Bee
“But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” James 1:25 James 1:23-24 paints a picture of… Read More ›
Are You One of the Elect?
“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” – Revelation 22:17 “…And whosoever will, let him… Read More ›
Are You One of the Elect?
“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” – Revelation 22:17 “…And whosoever will, let him… Read More ›
You’ll Be Known by the Master You Follow
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also My servant… Read More ›
You’ll Be Known by the Master You Follow
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also My servant… Read More ›
Rich Man, Poor Man
“Two things have I required of Thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me vanity [falsehood] and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient [needful] for me: Lest I be full,… Read More ›
Rich Man, Poor Man
“Two things have I required of Thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me vanity [falsehood] and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient [needful] for me: Lest I be full,… Read More ›
No Closet Off Limits
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” – Ephesians 5:18 God tells us to be filled with His Spirit. To be filled with the Spirit of God means first, repentance, then resistance of… Read More ›
God Puts Things in Proper Order
“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord…” – 2 Peter 1:2 Have you ever noticed how God puts things in sequence in the Bible? For example, the Bible says, “Grace… Read More ›
A Prize to Possess
“…who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2 Jesus is our example. He is a champion who, when… Read More ›
Jesus, Author and Finisher
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” – Hebrews 12:2 If we will look to Jesus, Jesus will be the author and finisher of our faith. The word “author” in the Greek literally means “example,” “leader,” or… Read More ›
Our Most “Besetting” Sin
“…and the sin which doth so easily beset us…” – Hebrews 12:1 In this part of our verse, Paul is no longer talking about good things that might become bad things. Now he’s just talking about bad things. The word beset… Read More ›
Take Off that Overcoat!
“Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us….” – Hebrews 12:1 If you’re going to run a race, how do… Read More ›
Strategic Foe, Strategic God
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on… Read More ›
Paying an Extra Price
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, that I might finish my course” – Acts 20:24 Do you pay a price—some extra time in the morning—to get into the Word of God? … Read More ›
Paying an Extra Price
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, that I might finish my course” – Acts 20:24 Do you pay a price—some extra time in the morning—to get into the Word of God? … Read More ›
Are You Looking for an Easy Way to Serve God?
“…and run with patience the race that is set before us.” – Hebrews 12:1 The word “patience” here doesn’t mean the ability to thread a needle, but literally means “endurance.” It means bearing up under some load, some challenge. Are… Read More ›
Are You Looking for an Easy Way to Serve God?
“…and run with patience the race that is set before us.” – Hebrews 12:1 The word “patience” here doesn’t mean the ability to thread a needle, but literally means “endurance.” It means bearing up under some load, some challenge. Are… Read More ›
The Father’s Wealth
“And I will give him the morning star.” – Revelation 2:28 I remember reading a story about a wealthy Roman who had a lavish estate, and he had a servant named Marcellus. When the wealthy Roman died, he wrote his… Read More ›
The Father’s Wealth
“And I will give him the morning star.” – Revelation 2:28 I remember reading a story about a wealthy Roman who had a lavish estate, and he had a servant named Marcellus. When the wealthy Roman died, he wrote his… Read More ›
Those Who Hold Fast Will One Day Rule
“But that which ye have already, hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth My works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. And he shall rule them with a rod of… Read More ›
Not Fearful but Faithful
“…and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” – Revelation 2:10 If others in past centuries—and some even today— have reddened the mouths of lions, languished in… Read More ›
Not Fearful but Faithful
“…and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” – Revelation 2:10 If others in past centuries—and some even today— have reddened the mouths of lions, languished in… Read More ›
God's Comfort, God's Living Word
God is aware of every frustration, trial, loss, worry, and heartache we face. The Bible clearly states we will have trouble in this life (Jn. 16:33). Thankfully, God also assures us that with His strength, we can endure every challenge… Read More ›