Month: November 2021

Rest

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...

True Thanksgiving

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...

Waiting

Waiting isn’t easy: But it is the very vocation that brings the ultimate promise of salvation. Psalm 130:6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be...

Giving Thanks

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....

God’s Word trumps many books

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...

Stand your ground

The enemy knows he cannot convince God to give up on you; So he expends all of his resources trying to make you give up on God. Stand your ground in your relationship with the Lord; You will be glad you did. 2Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not...

Creator, Friend, Judge

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...

Obedience is the Key

Many pray and ask for wisdom; but knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are interdependant and acquired directly through obedience. • Knowledge (the what)– the facts • Understanding (the how and why)– ability to translate meaning from the facts • Wisdom (the when)– knowing what to do next, given an understanding...

Choose Wisely

Eternity will be determined by choices and actions taken during this vapor of a life. Choose wisely. Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the...

He has already done it

God doesn’t ask us to do anything He hasn’t already done. Ezekiel 34:11 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things...