If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? (Matthew 7:11, KJV) Would you have any difficulty believing me if I walk up to you and tell you that the devil is Read More
Understanding God
The Lord is not in the Same Class as the Angels
For thus saith the high and lofty One That inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, With him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones (Isaiah 57:15, KJV) It is Read More
God Spoke to our Fathers by the Prophets in Many Ways
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets (Hebrews 1:1, ESV) The book of Hebrews opens up with the remarkable verse above summing up the essence of how God spoke to the nation of Israel in the Old Testament. The key words in this verse which Read More
The Manifestations of God
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels…. (1 Timothy 3:16, KJV) God is spirit, and is therefore not visible to the human eyes. The Apostle Paul says in the first Chapter of the same book “now unto the King eternal, Read More
Being Confident of this Very Thing
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6, KJV) The Apostle Paul reminded the Philippians of the faithfulness of God with the words above. He reassures them that they can be confident in the fact that Read More
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3, KJV) The Apostle Paul addressed the Father above using two related but distinct Titles or Names we use to call the Father. He says “the God” and “Father” of Read More
Greater Love Hath No Man
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13, KJV) No word in human history has captivated humanity as the four-lettered word “love.” And that is for a reason. We are created for relationships, with God and with each other. Love is at the core Read More
Recognizing and Responding to God’s Voice
And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth (1 Sam. 3:10 KJV) The story of young Samuel in the House of God has volumes to teach us about the voice of God and how He operates. Samuel was brought to the Read More