“Only do not rebel against the Lord, nor fear the people of the land… the Lord is with us. Do not fear them.” Numbers 14:9. When the majority of the spies brought a report of intimidating giants and dangers ahead, they used the pronoun “we” seven times with no reference to the Lord. Caleb and […]
“So, I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.” Psalm 55:6 When we’re facing pressure, mistreatment, hardship, or grief, we might wish like David we could sprout wings and fly away. But Jesus offers a better way. Rather than fleeing our struggles, He invites us […]
“The water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life”. John 4:14. In a dry and barren climate, knowing where to find water can mean the difference between life and death. Our spiritual life also has the need for certain nonnegotiable elements. That is why […]
“I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.” Exodus 6:6 The Lord promised Moses that His outstretched arm would rescue the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. He kept that promise even though His often-rebellious people doubted. God’s mighty arm is outstretched for us as well. No matter the outcome of our situation He can be trusted to […]
“In Him all things consist.” Colossians 1:17 The Lord Jesus holds our world together, maintaining the natural laws that rule the galaxy. Our Creator also upholds “all things by the word of His power”(Heb. 1:3). Jesus is so mighty that He keeps the universe in order simply by commanding it to be so! As amazing […]