Isaiah prophesied before the people of Judah. They had become self-focused and self-righteous, having replaced the God of glory with their own thinking. Having declared evil as good, and good as evil, they forsook the Lord who loved them. The Law became nothing, being replaced by their own ideals; sacrifices had become mere rituals rather... Continue Reading →
The Choice – Who will we follow? Judges 2.11-23
After Joshua and the elders of Israel who entered the Promised Land died, a new generation of Israelites chose to follow the land’s customs and worship pagan gods. They abandoned the Lord and forgot His glory and power which delivered them from Egyptian bondage; they forgot the Lord’s work in conquering their new land.... Continue Reading →
A Cheerful Heart or a crushed spirit Proverbs 17.22
Our attitude and our perspective make a difference in how we live. It is actually becomes a matter of faith and an outpouring of our salvation. Solomon sets forth the striking contrast: A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17.22). The cheerful heart focuses on the... Continue Reading →
Praying in Expectation 1 Thessalonians 3.10-12
In writing to the believers in Thessalonica, Paul told them how he had been praying for them. Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you,... Continue Reading →
Present Trials Compared to Future Glory Romans 8.12-30
We each have problems; there are struggles we have to endure. We face difficulties and trials that can seem overwhelming; we fight temptations and do battle to resist sin. We suffer at varying levels. Some of our suffering comes from living in a body that is not meant to last, and we live with pain,... Continue Reading →
