“…and they came to Him from every direction” (Mk 1:45). The courses of many people were redirected to the place where Jesus could be found. At that time He was not to be found in the open marketplaces of the city, but rather in a deserted place. It did not matter for those who were seriously in pursuit of Him;…
The Church is called to be salt and light to the world. Our primary assignment is to bring this nation under the influence of those whose standard is aligned with the standard of Christ. To influence is not to dominate or control the will of the people, but to allow the aroma and flavor of Christ to impress upon them…
Attitude determines altitude. You cannot go any higher than your attitude. The right attitude will give rise to success while seeking the right things. The wrong attitude hinders even the most intelligent and skilled individuals from ever reaching their goals. Attitude cannot be forced but is developed over time. Your worldview is the lenses through which you see the world.…
“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2). The buildup was gradual. There was the work of getting those who were once divided and separated by their own preferences and passions to a certain place. There is a certain place for those…
“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” (Ps 27:13). Believing is more than a casual thought in the direction of God. It is a firm conviction that God will do everything He has promised. His glory will cover the earth and we will…
“I’m single-minded in pursuit of you; don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted” (Ps 119:10 MSG). The heart has many paths available for it to follow. There are significant things that one must pay attention to that can easily grow into obsessions, and one can find justification for having to give their undivided attention to them. To be…
“Yet a man has risen to pursue you and seek your life, but the life of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord your God” (1 Samuel 25:29). When our souls are joined to the Lord, our lives are hidden in Him. Our minds, our wills, and our emotions are under the influence…
“Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down!” (Is 64:1). There are many things about God that are hard to explain and difficult to make others to see. For example, dimensions of His love present among us when it feels like He is not there, and how definite the course is that we are to fully…
“If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here” (Ex 33:15). As we move forward into this New Year, we need the Presence of the Lord. We stretch our hands into the darkness of uncertain experiences, but by faith believe that there is another Hand on the other side to take hold to guide…
“I say to God, ’Be my Lord!’ Without you, nothing makes sense” (Ps 16:2 MSG). To reason is a virtue. Through reasoning, we embrace the truths applied to our hearts with a renewed mind and emblazoned hope. Those who have meditated upon the Word have arrived at conclusions that are vastly different from those who merely compare the spiritual to…
One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see” (Jn 9:25). God has allowed us to see the arrival of a New Year. Sight is such a precious thing. Without it we would never see the beauty that surrounds us, nor be able to discern the difference between it and the most horrifying and disgraceful thing that…
“Set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the new year” (Ex 40:2-3). The Tabernacle is the dwelling-place of God. What will be God’s position in your life this year? This is the time to consider what priority He is to occupy. Discard what would be distractions and replace them with reminders of who God is and what He…