Ephesians 6:16 “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” The world we live in is very capable of weakening the resolve of every Christian to serve the Lord. Many saints in the Bible turned away from God – Some of them… Read More »
Ephesians 6:11-13 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the… Read More »
Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” The last thing that God wants from any of His children is that they waver in their faith and love for Him. Yet, it is happening in too many believers today. God wants His children to be steadfast… Read More »
Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” Paul loved the church at Philippi and prayed often for them. Notice that in this verse he calls them “beloved” twice. As the book of Philippians reveals, he greatly enjoyed his time… Read More »
Psalm 116:1,2 “I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.” The above verse testifies of a principle of Christian growth. It reveals that there is a strong connection between prayer and… Read More »
Luke 12:56 “Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?” The Lord Jesus spoke strongly against those that were spiritually blind but claimed to be teachers of the Word. In the text that this is found, Jesus was… Read More »
Hebrews 11:13,14 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.” Although most people look at… Read More »
Only one way will get you to the desired destination! Matthew 7:13,14 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life,… Read More »
Matthew 15:8,9 “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoured me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” As I was driving to church this past Sunday morning (yesterday), I was amazed at how many… Read More »
Psalm 103:3-5 “Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” This morning I was once again reminded of God’s many blessings to His… Read More »