God says through the prophet Jeremiah, “Is not My word like a fire? And like a hammer that breaks the heart to pieces?” God’s word is the seed by which he brings His people to saving faith. God’s word is the lamp to our feet and the light to our path. During all my years... Continue Reading

Who’s son is the Christ? Their answer, “The son of David.” And Jesus, quotes his favorite verse, “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Ps 110:1) asking them how can the Christ be David’s son and yet also be his Lord? Silence. No... Continue Reading

The gospel is grounded in the promise that Jesus provides all that we need to be reckoned a “saint” and rendered holy by virtue of our union with Jesus Christ through faith. Positionally, we are holy at our justification, while practically, we grow in holiness throughout our lives until we are made fully holy in... Continue Reading

There will always be people to help, people in need of encouragement and hope, and people who have forgotten or don’t know God’s abundant love and grace. But may we always remember our first love. May we take time to marvel and grow in our love and appreciation for the shed blood of Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading

I love this precious promise tucked into this strategic chapter: “This I know, that God is for me” (v. 9). Did you hear that? Let that sink in a minute. Now, with that truth in mind, check out Romans 8:31: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?” It’s almost... Continue Reading

My friends, we are being disciplined right now. It is light, momentary, and for those who love God and are called according to His purposes, it is meant for their good. Will we learn from it? Will we be thankful for it? Will we choose to make the best use of our time, knowing the... Continue Reading

What titles or attributes or descriptions of God help you to draw near to Him in this moment? How have you seen His faithfulness in the past? Ask God to open the eyes of your heart, to review His mercies past, and draw you more deeply into His presence.    The following is a prayer... Continue Reading

As fallen and finite beings, we are continually learning new facts that alter our perception, continually facing new developments that alter our plans, and continually experiencing trials that threaten our relationships. We change, and the world changes around us. Yet, God does not change. The theological term for this idea is the immutability of God. Simply... Continue Reading

What makes “all our affliction” a sharing in Christ’s sufferings is that when they befall us, we turn in faith to “him [on whom] we have set our hope” for the deliverance he intends to provide for us (2 Corinthians 1:10). That’s actually one of the most important outcomes that God intends for “all our... Continue Reading

“Home” has always had a special meaning for people; it was the place you generally slept; the place where you generally felt safe; the place where you could mostly be yourself. But now it has become something different. “Home” is no longer the place you leave to go out and conduct life. It is, instead,... Continue Reading