“Blessed is he who takes no offense of Me” (Luke 7:23). The offense that occurs among men is the contradistinction between His deity and His humanity. Some would view Him as not being human enough to understand man’s dilemma and the challenges that all men face, while others would reduce Him to being just a man, the son of a…
“Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit?” (Psalm 139:7). When we are born of the Spirit, the Spirit remains with us wherever we go. He is there in those moments when we feel alone and abandoned. He is there when our hearts drift in directions that would be far removed from the warmth that comes as result of meditation and…
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom” (James 3:13). It appears to be a misnomer to use wisdom and meekness in the same sentence. Wisdom often elevates the pride of many who then become even wiser in their own eyes. Godly wisdom is always…
“Everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32). Jesus is saying, “If you show the world that you know Me, I will show you that you belong to the Father.” Only Jesus can make it known to us that we truly belong to the Father; He is our pathway…
“For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light” (Psalm 36:9). The initial light of God leads us to greater light. We see Him as Redeemer and we are saved from the penalty of sin. The entryway into His grace has been provided as His light has shined upon us. There is also light shining…
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1Corinthians 10:13). Is it possible for a faithful servant of God to…
“But from this day I will bless you” (Haggai 2:19). Looking forward, the outlook is much brighter than the past for the children of the Most High God. Even though many of the things promised have not yet come to pass, God is still true to every one of them. The seed is still in the barn. The seed that…
“Daily expect the Day of God, eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements melt down that day — but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness” (2 Peter 3:12-13 MSG). The coming of the Lord will attract the…
“For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God; but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned” (Hebrews 6:7-8). What we have experienced and participated in with God…
“And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist” (Colossians 1:17). Consistency always appears to be the problem when there are so many things that have a beginning. But, they fall apart over time. Words often fade and their meanings are altered by those who feel differently when circumstances shift in a different direction. Who is able…
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34). A new commandment is given because a new power is made known. It is a power that existed in eternity but now is being revealed in time through Jesus Christ. He makes known to humanity…
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wickedman rules, the people groan” (Proverbs 29:2). Authority is given by God in order for it to be used in ways that honor Him. When He is dishonored, authority is then corrupted and His face is veiled by those who make decisions independent of His counsel. Prayer is…