Psalm 23:3 “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.“ In Psalm 23:2, it was seen that the Lord leads His sheep – particularly those that are close to Him to “green pastures,” and to “still waters.” These things refer to His loving provision for His sheep… Read More »
Psalm 23:2 “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” In order to be blest, sheep need to follow close to the Shepherd. When believers do, this verse reveals two important blessings. The first blessing is rest. The Shepherd knows when we are weary and need to… Read More »
Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23 is one of the most widely known passages of Scripture. It has provided comfort to believers through the ages and to believers of all ages. I want to look at the verses in this beautiful psalm – starting with the first verse.… Read More »
Romans 1:17 “the just shall live by faith.” Martin Luther claimed this verse for his own personal salvation. It also resulted in the Reformation in which many thousands of people were saved. Interestingly, the verse is not talking about salvation but about how God’s people should live once they are saved. Putting your faith in… Read More »
Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” It is all His. It is all for Him. It was all made by Him. It all belongs to Him. It is His by creation, by right, and by redemption. It will all return to His complete… Read More »
Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Many times in the Bible there are references to singing to the Lord – especially in the Old Testament. It has not become obsolete in the New Testament, but the thought and practice… Read More »
Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Before the Lord left earth to go back to Heaven, He had one final… Read More »
Psalm 62:1,2 “Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” We live in an age where we have grown accustomed to getting what we want fast. There is fast food, instant messaging and email,… Read More »
I Timothy 1:18 “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare.” The Apostle Paul was giving young Timothy a “charge” to fulfill the responsibilities of a preacher. Throughout his life, this young man would continue to show… Read More »
Matthew 7:7,8 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” One of the greatest blessings a child of God can have is to… Read More »