“The king is not saved by his great army, a warrior is not delivered by his great strength…..Behold the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love” (Psalm 33:16,18). And he also says, “Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war,... Continue Reading

Paul’s assertion that the Scriptures are useful for rebuking assumes the authority of the Scriptures over all human opinions, including all of mine. When the Scriptures rebuke me, God is rebuking me.   When was the last time you felt rebuked? I have found that being rebuked is one of the most uncomfortable experiences imaginable.... Continue Reading

The psalmist writes, “I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word” (Ps 119:16). The psalmist finds joy in meditating on Scripture because it reveals God’s character and will. For you and me, make time each day to read and reflect on a passage. Ask yourself, “What does this teach me... Continue Reading

We find rest for our souls as we learn to trust our affairs with God. I know Christians who worry about the end times, persecution, and their rights. This is the flesh speaking. No, we must learn to trust it all in God’s capable hands. When we do that, even if we do find ourselves... Continue Reading

Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore,... Continue Reading

I think this is how our service of God often works. There are of course the obvious things: that terrible effort to explain the gospel that just went horribly wrong, the advice we gave that blew up in somebody’s face, the action we took that we look back and think was actually wrong. All well-intentioned... Continue Reading

The Lord Jesus, as the Christ of God, bore the Spirit and was borne by the Spirit throughout the whole course of his life in order that he might bestow the Spirit on his people. When Jesus sent the promise of his Father, fulfilling the prophecy of John the Baptist that he would baptize with the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:17; Acts 2:33),... Continue Reading

How do you see yourself? A mature man has come to the humble knowledge that he is nothing without Christ and everything with Christ. He is a mere branch on a glorious Vine, but he has been fearfully, wonderfully, and uniquely made by the Creator, designed for great achievements by God’s grace.   All of... Continue Reading

The gospel isn’t just an entry point. It’s the foundation we build on, the fuel we draw from, and the anchor that holds us fast. The moment a church assumes it, marginalizes it, or replaces it is the moment that church begins to drift. A church that forgets the gospel may still exist on paper;... Continue Reading

Herschel’s story teaches us that some of the greatest lessons—and discoveries—come when we take the time to look up, to observe, and to marvel at the intricate beauty of the nature all around us. His life is a powerful reminder that exploration fueled by wonder can lead to knowledge that changes the world.   For... Continue Reading