Matthew 14:27 “But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” The disciples were in the midst of a horrible storm. They were caught in it and saw no way out. They had been rowing all night and were not getting anywhere. The shore was not getting… Read More »
Psalm 62:11 “God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.” Every believer can thank God that He is the One with the power. If humans had control of it, no doubt it would be misused. Thinking about this verse and God’s power brings many thoughts to my mind that… Read More »
Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” One promise that believers of all ages have clung to in times of need is this promise in Philippians 4:19. God’s promise is that of provision – and it is based on His riches – not… Read More »
II Corinthians 12:9 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” This verse may be one of the most precious for believers. If it would… Read More »
Psalm 16:11 “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Christians have the privilege of having joy beyond anything the unsaved can ever know. Even when trouble comes, our joy can still be present. For the believer, joy comes… Read More »
Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” The Lord Jesus Christ knows what each of us is made of. We are flesh and we are weak, at times. Within each of our hearts is a nature that loves to sin… Read More »
Psalm 119:128 “Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” Among believers, there is a general agreement that the Bible is the Word of God. Understanding this is a great start. Once you start digging a little deeper, however, this claim of faith is too… Read More »
I John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” True salvation comes only through faith (Ephesians 2:8,9). It is the door to salvation because it trusts in what God has revealed to us about salvation in the Bible. Christ died… Read More »
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 »
Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” In a world such as we live in now, it is easy to understand… Read More »