Month: November 2020

Rest in the Lord, they say, but how? Jesus said He will give you rest. He is the answer to everything. David figured it out; He “set the Lord before Him” so his glory rejoiced and his flesh rested in hope. How did David’s glory rejoice? He wrote earlier...

Thanksgiving; it’s not just a day to give thanks, or a meal with family: It is an act of worship that multiplies grace. 2Corinthians 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. thanksgiving:Strong’s...

Disappointment comes from dashed expectation; I have learned to put my hope in God. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether...

They are not really secret. Psalm 10:11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it. Psalm 94:7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. Jeremiah 23:24 Can any hide himself...

Jesus frequently repeated the words, “Do not fear” to those around Him. But in the face of fearsome circumstances, how does one accomplish it? Obedience. Through obedience, love is perfected;And perfect love casts out fear. It’s looking up, not down, from the edge of a cliff; Concentrate on loving...

Don’t underestimate thankfulness; it is the will of God: 1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you....

Strive to know Him;Cast your cares on Him;Rest in everything else. Luke 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for...

Many attempt to know God through the study of many books; but all that is needed is the one written by the Creator Himself. Read the love letter He authored and cry out for the knowledge and understanding that comes directly from the author. Many years ago, I attended...

The Lord rewards those who diligently seek Him. It takes diligence because sanctification is the process of change toward godliness, and godliness is profitable both now and in the hereafter. It takes a dedicated believer to please God because He is looking for those who wish to be complete...

Rest in the Lord by knowing Him;Know Him by loving Him;Love Him by obeying Him. He will take care of everything else. Sometimes it doesn’t feel that way, because He is more interested in spiritual growth than physical comfort. He knew we would question His ways so He wrote...