Romans 1:21 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” It seems common today for people to talk about being thankful – especially around the Thanksgiving season. They encourage it, but some of them have no… Read More »
Psalm 95:2 “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” God delights in our recognition of Him as being the Source of all our blessing. Every day, He gives His children more blessings than we can count – even if we do not see them or… Read More »
Psalm 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” I am quite sure that most of you that read this title are curious about why I would say that. I hear requests for revival mentioned a lot in prayer meetings and when prayer requests are called for. It is… Read More »
Ephesians 6:13 “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” When a soldier goes into battle, they prepare by making sure they have the right equipment. Without it, the battle is not expected to last very long.… Read More »
Ecclesiastes 4:12 “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Christian victory is often made easier when you have regular fellowship with other believers who are living for God. It is true that people normally hang out with people who are like-minded – birds of… Read More »
I Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” After you have obtained a victory, never assume your battle with that particular temptation is over. It will be back at another time. Satan and his demons have time on their side.… Read More »
To me, it has been an honor to have served in the US military. In my case, I served four years in the USMC during the last couple of years of the Viet Nam era. Although I did not go to Nam, I certainly met many who did – both while I was in and… Read More »
I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Victory over sin cannot start from a denial of its existence in your life. It also is no good to generalize about sin: “If I have sinned, please forgive me.”… Read More »
Psalm 32:8,9 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.” As a… Read More »
Matthew 24:21 “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” (I did not mean to get these out of order, but it is necessary that I also cover this important doctrine. The Tribulation immediately follows the Rapture of the… Read More »