Is it possible to live with joy in our darkening world? One of my favorite passages in the Bible is found in Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. 8 For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year…
Some time ago God showed me the reason we fear and go astray is that we forget that God loves us or that we don’t know He loves us. And last night I listened to a preacher say that we go astray when we forget God loves us. Same thought. I think that is the main reason for the problems believers have. If we really believed that God truly loves us then there would be no worries. There would be…
Believer’s Priority First things first. Seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness first. Why? Why not our concerns first? It is a law or principle of the kingdom of heaven. It is putting Him first that brings peace and joy whatever is going on around us. What He was saying was don’t let your life be your chief concern. Don’t let your child’s life be your chief concern. Don’t let tomorrow be your chief concern. Don’t worry. He’s saying that we…
Faith or fear? What do we allow to influence our daily lives? Fear Fear is not believing God is enough, nearby or cares. Fear is agreeing with the bad news, agreeing with the statements of doubt. Fear is faith in something or someone other than God. What do we choose to have faith in? The bad news or God’s good news? Elisha’s servant anxiously viewed the armies surrounding their home. The enemy had invaded overnight and had surrounded the city. What…
Hebrews 13:5 For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Jesus said I will never leave you alone nor forsake you. Never. This doesn’t mean that He will never be unavailable to us. It doesn’t mean He is just a prayer away. It means that He is with us at all times. Times when: We…
Jesus Slept Jesus slept during a severe storm. His disciples were shocked that He would sleep while they were in such danger. They had not yet become that close to Him that they knew if He rested, they too, could rest. That they could rest knowing He would protect them. Childlike Trust How secure are you in your relationship with God? How well do you know Him? Do you rest in Him? Do you know that He cares for you?…
