Revelations 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” In attempting to understand the theories of change, we come to understand that one of the fundamental reasons change is resisted is the degree of disruption... Continue Reading →
PRESERVED TO REIGN
On all accounts, in the midst of potential danger, being removed from the situation seems a reasonable approach. In the life of Jesus, we see this on a number of occasions - when Herod sought his life as an infant and when the people sought to throw him down the cliff. Yet, in the priestly... Continue Reading →
TROUBLED AND FEARFUL HEARTS
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid Events in life do not alway crystallize fear, the first state is agitation, a state of restlessness in spirit and soul... Continue Reading →
THE POWER TO PRESERVE WHAT IS GIVEN
In first Samuel 30, we read about David and his army when their dwelling of Ziklag was raided by the Amalekites while they were away in battle against the Philistines. David's question to God and the subsequent response forms the basis of today's discussion: " So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue... Continue Reading →
FIND WHERE JESUS IS AND FOLLOW
When the audience of Jesus returned to the place proximal to where they had been fed, to their surprise, on arrival neither Jesus nor his disciples could be found. It is the action which follows this realization that forms the focus of our discussion today: Therefore when the crowd saw that Jesus is not there,... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU OPPOSING GOD?
Acts 5:38-39 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” Before one picks a side... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU OPPOSING GOD?
Acts 5:38-39 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” Before one picks a side... Continue Reading →
MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN
We encounter an improbable situation in the Acts of the Apostles today with detailed description as follows: We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”(Acts 5:23). There is often only one way in, or out of a prison, hence trying... Continue Reading →
“THAT THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS”
I read the account of Elijah and the widow earlier today, and the link to today's text was made even clearer - that there are pointers that should cause others to see God at work through an individual. You can try to fake this, but surely not long enough. For many of us, this may... Continue Reading →