As we approach Christmas, once again I ponder the coming of the Son of God. The day of His visitation was foretold. In eternity He was not bound by any means. At the right time, He entered a world that would now limit Him. When He created this world, He knew one day He would come to die for His people. These were not good … Continue reading Through His Poverty
On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 I once worked for a law firm delivering court summons. I was bringing bad news and got paid to hand them the envelope without discussion. God has approved His sons and daughters to do something great. … Continue reading An Envelope to Hand Out
“And I will ask the Father and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17 Sometimes I wake up and wonder if He’s still there. It’s … Continue reading You’re Still Mine
His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was … Continue reading A Most Difficult Trial
“Remember, therefore, it is not your hold on Christ that saves you – it is Christ. It is not even faith in Christ, though that be the instrument – it is Christ’s blood and merits. Therefore, look not so much to your hand with which you are grasping Christ, as to look at Christ Himself. Look to Jesus, the source of your hope, the author … Continue reading
The warmth of love can only be kindled in the heart by God’s Spirit. How marvelous that when we had rebelled against Him, He would by a display of such amazing love seek to draw us back. We would never have had a grain of love toward God unless it had been sown in us by the sweet seed of His love for us. Love, … Continue reading
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? Galatians 3:2-3 The apostle’s exhortation to these Christians should cause us to pause. The Galatians after … Continue reading Finishing by the Spirit
“And I will ask the Father and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17 Sometimes I wake up and wonder if He’s still there. It’s … Continue reading You’re Still Mine
Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 This is an amazing request. It was heard by the soldiers and those standing around the cross, just after the nails entered his hands and feet. In this moment, we see the love of God toward sinners. Looking closely, we … Continue reading Father Forgive Them
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 There are some reading this now who are very much afraid. The hardest trials are those that can’t be talked about with anyone else. Often, unpleasant thoughts seek to occupy as … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid Anymore
Pilgrims Perspective 