There are some people, some who preach the Scriptures, who believe that the only way that we can hear from God is through the written word of God in the 66 books of the Bible (Genesis to Revelation). And so if you were to say, “God said to me,” or “God showed me,” or “God … Continue reading The Holy Spirit
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
God Sees Not as Man Sees
In context, God had rejected Saul from being king over Israel, and he had now chosen David, one of the sons of Jesse to be king, only Samuel did not yet know which son of Jesse that God had chosen. So, when he first looked at Jesse’s son Eliab he thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed … Continue reading God Sees Not as Man Sees
Teeter-Totter “Christians”
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For … Continue reading Teeter-Totter “Christians”
But Is It Truth?
If we are going to be sharing with others the truth of the gospel of Christ and the truth of the Scriptures, we need to make certain that we are getting our truth from the Scriptures, and not just from human beings, no matter how famous they may be. For the Scriptures teach that God … Continue reading But Is It Truth?
Every Perfect Gift
“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.” … Continue reading Every Perfect Gift
An Effectual Doer
“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten … Continue reading An Effectual Doer
God Rebuking the Arrogant
“My soul is crushed with longingAfter Your ordinances at all times.You rebuke the arrogant, the cursed,Who wander from Your commandments.Take away reproach and contempt from me,For I observe Your testimonies.Even though princes sit and talk against me,Your servant meditates on Your statutes.Your testimonies also are my delight;They are my counselors.” (Psalm 119:20-24 NASB1995) The speaker, … Continue reading God Rebuking the Arrogant
Give Me Understanding
“I have done justice and righteousness;Do not leave me to my oppressors.Be surety for Your servant for good;Do not let the arrogant oppress me.My eyes fail with longing for Your salvationAnd for Your righteous word.Deal with Your servant according to Your lovingkindnessAnd teach me Your statutes.I am Your servant; give me understanding,That I may know … Continue reading Give Me Understanding
My Hiding Place
“I hate those who are double-minded,But I love Your law.You are my hiding place and my shield;I wait for Your word.Depart from me, evildoers,That I may observe the commandments of my God.Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live;And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.Uphold me that I may be … Continue reading My Hiding Place
Run With It 