The word of God is a priceless treasure. Nothing compares to the wealth He’s given us. Psalm 138:2b says, “For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” In Matthew Henry’s commentary, he says, "God has made himself known to us in many ways in creation and providence, but most clearly by his word. … Continue reading Buy Gold – Part 1
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Unto Us a Child is Born
Jesus didn't come as a conquering king or fierce warrior. He came as a child, an innocent baby that cried when He was hungry and slept when He was tired. When Isaiah wrote this verse centuries before His birth, Holy Spirit anointed him with just the right words to use. Isaiah 9:6 is a bold … Continue reading Unto Us a Child is Born
Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 4
Joshua 1:9 begins with God's commands: Be strong Be of good courage Do not be afraid Nor be dismayed Now, He follows up with this peace producing, faith-building promise: “For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Note that LORD is capitalized. Whenever you see it all in capitals it is referring … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 4
Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
Years ago, while driving home in my car, I was pouring my heart out to God about the conditions of the world and how to deal with all the seeming chaos and threats. It was then that He told me, "There is never a reason to fear." It was as if Jesus spoke again to … Continue reading Take Courage Joshua 1:9 – Part 3
He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
Have you ever placed a phone call in an emergency and not been able to get an answer? Have you left a voice mail and never heard back from the one you called? We all have, I am sure. Well, God's policy, His promise is to answer. And not only to answer but to … Continue reading He Shall Call Upon Me, and I Will Answer Him – Psalm 91:15
I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
God offers this promise: I will set him on high. David knew God was faithful to this word. He'd experienced it in his own life. He wrote in 2 Samuel 22:49: He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the … Continue reading I Will Set Him On High Because He Knows My Name – Psalm 91:14b
Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. Psalm 91:14 NKJV I can still remember my first crush. It was in second grade at Harding School…Michael. He had blonde hair and the bluest eyes. My heart skipped a … Continue reading Because He Has Set His Love Upon Me – Psalm 91:14a
Thou Shalt Tread Upon the Lion and Adder… Psalm 91:13
How many of you deal with lions or adders (cobras), or dragons on a daily basis? This verse sounds like something for a Steven Spielberg film. Yet, in reality, we all do face these enemies every day. When we pick up our tools and start digging we unmask them and the way they operate. Thou … Continue reading Thou Shalt Tread Upon the Lion and Adder… Psalm 91:13
In Their Hands (angel’s hands), They Shall Bear You Up – Psalm 91:12
Are you ready? This verse has some priceless treasures that I believe will surprise you. They surprised me when I first saw them. Turn on your head lamps and adjust your tool belt. We are about to discover more about angels and deeper measures of God's grace. In their hands they shall bear you up, … Continue reading In Their Hands (angel’s hands), They Shall Bear You Up – Psalm 91:12
He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over You – Psalm 91:11
Angels are our guardians and God’s messengers. We interact with them every day, yet few of us see them. David knew from experience (2 Samuel 24) that God’s angels are mighty and they act on God’s word. (Psalm 103:20) In our world, angels are depicted as chubby cherubs, pin-up glamour girls in gossamer attire, or … Continue reading He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over You – Psalm 91:11
Hear God's Heart 