The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labour. (Pro 12: 24). To be diligent is to be careful and persistent in what we do. The Lord requires that we apply diligence to our worship and our work. The phrase “diligent hand” refers to those who approach […]
“For from Him through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen (Rom 11: 36). God created all things by His Word (Jn 1:3), so they all take their sources from Him. He also sustains them by His Word (Heb 1 : 3), so all things exist through Him. Finally,
But now God has shown us a different way to heaven—not by “being good enough” and trying to keep His laws, but by a new way (though not new, really, for the Scriptures told about it long ago). Now God says He will accept and acquit us—declare us “not guilty”—if we trust Jesus Christ to
I will lift up my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. (Ps 121:1-2). When all hope is lost, nothing seems to be working, and human efforts and knowledge become impotent, you know it is time to return to your first love.
All that Mary and Joseph had to do on the journey to Bethlehem was just to keep moving. That is also all that God wants you to do. He wants you to trust Him and keep moving. Don’t stop because of the pain and discomfort; keep moving in the strength of the Holy Spirit. Trust the Lord
So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said. (Lk 19:32). The Word of God does not return to Him empty, but it accomplishes that which is purposed and succeeds in the things for which it is sent (Isa 56:11). When Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crucified, He gave His
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (Phil 4: 8). The heart and the mind are two vital organs of
“By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.” (Heb 11:4). It’s interesting that the first person who gets mentioned in Hebrews 11’s Hall of Faith is Abel, one of
“Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” (Mk 11: 24). If I gave you a check today for a thousand dollars, would you withhold thanks until you knew it wouldn’t bounce? Anyone who knows Me would think: “This is a pretty
“May we shout for joy when we hear your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the Lord answer your prayers. ” (Ps 20 : 5). Psalms 20 starts with a request and ends with a request as David sought the victory of the Lord in his distress. In
