As children of the Most High, we must understand that forces around us want to rob the children of God of their heavenly destination and the life of fellowship with our Father while on Earth. As a man of God, He does not leave us without insight into the spiritual forces that want to rob us and our children of …
Failed Thanks
When I fail to give thanks, it often means I am looking at the things of this world and what is going wrong around me rather than what the Lord has done for me. God’s Word is clear that the Lord came not only to save His children from their sin but also to do much more. Not only do …
Overflowed Barns
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. Malachi 3:10 He said to test Him, and I did! One of the hardest ways …
Treasures of Wisdom & Knowledge
If you’ve ever experienced a business or relationship failure, whether you’re aware of it or not, it’s often because we didn’t heed God’s direction. When I was young, I didn’t believe God’s Word was important. In fact, if anyone had asked, I would have said it was foolish to think God wanted to bless me if I simply let Him …
Promises vs. Tactics
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. – Psalm 19:7-8 Throughout the Bible, God’s children find hope in His promises. The Lord …
Overseer of My Soul
For ‘you were like sheep going astray,’ but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. – 1 Peter 2:25 This powerful verse reveals four important truths: 1. We were like sheep who had gone astray. 2. We have returned home. 3. The Shepherd (Jesus) is the Overseer of our souls. 4. We have an adversary. …
He Spoke It
All creation, salvation, and truth come from one source: the Word of God. As John 1:1-5 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made. In him was …
Non-Essential Versus the Essential
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27) God has created us in His image. Part of being made in God’s image is seeking His path and righteousness. When we come to the point of seeking the path of God, which is essential to our …
Planting Oaks
If we were to consider how mature oak trees grow and their benefits once fully grown, I think we would all agree that live oaks, fully grown, are not only beautiful, but they also provide a lot of shade. Shade protects the vegetation below. Without the shade of trees across the globe, the earth would be too hot for us …
Gardens Don’t Grow on Mountaintops
When we consider a mountaintop, we seldom picture a lush garden. Like Mount Everest, the largest mountains are nothing but ice, wind, and jagged rock, yet many seek to reach the top. Climbers who venture to climb this great mountain, if they achieve the great feat, often only stay there for a few minutes to take a picture of their …