The sheep hear the shepherd's voice
God’s promises are our anchors in the storm. They are a rock upon which we can stand. They are the light that gives us guidance in the darkness. That is…if we are using discernment. We must be careful not to stand on an inaccurate understanding of God’s promises. That will put us on sand, not Read More …
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Trust and obey. God’s promises are often connected to a “trust and obey” component. We have our part to do while God does His part. Of course, what we do pales in comparison to the mighty work Read More …
What anchors you in the storms of life? It is the promises of God! Read More …
James 3:16 – For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. James 4:1-2 – What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot Read More …
Tempted and tried, we’re oft made to wander,Why it should be thus all the day long?While there are others, living about us,Never molested, though in the wrong. This is the song of the suffering saint. This is the question that is borne out of pain and confusion in the midst of the darkest valleys. This Read More …
As the bloodied and beaten Paul, still trying to recover from those who tried to stone him to death, stood in the presence of his brothers and sisters in Christ in Acts 14, he encouraged those new believers by saying these words. “strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, Read More …
“Great is Thy Faithfulness.” Our God is faithful. We can completely trust our God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). He always keeps His promises. He cannot lie. Our God is faithful no matter what spiritual condition we are in. He remains the same. Let’s take a look at Read More …
Psalm 136: God’s Very Repetitive Song Lyric “…for His steadfast love endures forever.” I’ve been thinking about this idea of repetitive songs and lyrics quite a bit lately. Usually when I hear a song on the radio that just keeps repeating the same phrase or chorus over and over and over again, I will admittedly Read More …
How well acquainted are you with the promises of God? Look at the refrain of the classic hymn Standing on the Promises by Russell Kelso Carter (1886) Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God. Christian, how often do you meditate on the promises Read More …
Some churches celebrate what God does not tolerate. 1 Corinthians 5 tells us what God has to say about the “Why” of church discipline. Read More …