Acts 1:9-11 “Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. (10) And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, (11) who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into…
“And the disciples came and said to Him, ’Why do You speak to them in parables?” (Matthew 13:10). He spoke to them with simplicity, but with profundity. There were natural things that they were able to see and understand. Therefore the language of Jesus was overly simplistic. Often His message is ignored because those to whom it has not been…
“Then Zedekiah the king sent and took him out. The king asked him secretly in his house, and said, ’Is there any word from the Lord?’ ” (Jeremiah 37:17). When it appears as if everything is well, any word will do. Extracurricular activities and entertainment may occupy one’s time and attention. There would be a generalized approach towards Church, leadership,…
“God, my strength, my stronghold, my safe retreat when trouble descends” (Jeremiah 16:19 MSG). God does more than provide strength thus leaving us with the responsibility of knowing how to apply the pressure where most needed. He is our strength, upholding us when we are in our most weakened state, and warding off the enemies lurking around to take advantage…
“You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face” (Proverbs 10:13). We must see into a matter and not just casually view it. It is the gaze accompanied by a rash opinion that influences many today. Little wonder why it has become so difficult for sound reasoning to be…
“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven..” (Matthew 16:19). The keys unlock the doors to the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. With one key, the largest and the most difficult door can…
“A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved” (Proverbs 12:3). There are many courses available to every man. Some seem attractive while others have little appeal. Time will usually sort them out, but we do not have the gift of foresight and each must choose his course at the beginning of the…
“And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes” (Ezekiel 47:9). The waters of life will flow from the Temple thus producing life wherever it flows.…
“Then the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, Shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And all dominions shall serve and obey Him” (Daniel 7:27). The rising of kings that will attempt to change times and laws will appear to have prevailed…
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26). Our flesh is limited and strains to give expression of our gratitude towards God for what we have come to know of Him.…
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). The Lord extends to each individual the opportunity to be saved. It is the road that leads to life. The destination may not be clearly defined or…
“Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You” (Jeremiah 32:17). To understand by faith that the worlds were framed by the Word of God is the basis for the settled confidence necessary to trust Him for all things. Faith progresses from the…