“Many of the Jews had joined the women around Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother.” John 11:19 Martha and Mary were surrounded by friends and mourners who comforted them when their brother Lazarus died. Then the One they most longed to see – Jesus – came and wept with them. The people […]
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good…Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” Psalm 34:8,10. God wants us to savor His presence. He allows us to gain intimate and satisfying knowledge of Him. And when we meditate on His Word, we will draw out a deeper understanding of who He […]
“My presence shall go with you.” Exodus 33:14. “I am with you always.” Matthew 28:20. The Christian is assured that Jesus walks with him through the spiritual deserts of this world. Practicing the presence of Christ will revolutionize your life and make fellowship with Him more intimate and blessed. Christ’s pardon brings the soul to […]
“Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.” Hebrews 12:2. We perceive that God is distant, far off, inaccessible, and hidden. But we need a God who is accessible, and we wonder how to have a meaningful relationship with Him. We […]
“For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. The child of God never needs to fear abandonment. Even if people turn on us, friends forsake us, or circumstances separate us from loved ones, we are never alone. God has said “I will never leave you nor forsake you. […]