Tag: faithful
Biblical Principle #171: God Knows Those Who are His
Biblical Principles List Principle God knows those who are His, and He brings them to Himself. Explanation After GOD sentenced Israel to 40 years of wandering, certain leaders among the Levites began to feel that Moses and Aaron were improperly and selfishly elevating themselves above the rest of Israel. Chief among these people was a…
Biblical Principle #69: God Made Promises to Abraham (and His Descendants)
Biblical Principles List Principle God made special promises to Abraham and Abraham’s descendants. Explanation When GOD called Abraham to leave his homeland to go to Canaan, GOD made Abraham special promises—promises that also applied to Abraham’s descendants. At first, the promises were broad and general. 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Get out of…
Answered Prayers Are Sometimes Disguised as Problems
Have you ever experienced a situation that began as an irritating problem but quickly turned into an answered prayer? I had one of these this afternoon and I had to write about it because it is a small testament to GOD’s faithfulness and provision. Two years ago my wife Holly and I bought a used…
He isn’t Safe, But He is Good (Studying GOD’s Character)
The world’s greatest problem, at its root, is a failure to see GOD as He really is. Because GOD is invisible to the physical eye, He is mysterious. This is why the righteous must walk by faith. We cannot physically see GOD in this life and continue to live. It’s impossible. Further complicating matters is…
December 26 – Love GOD, Love Each Other
Reading 1 John 1:1-5:21 2 John 1-13 3 John 1-14 Devotional In addition to his gospel account of the life of Jesus, the apostle John wrote three letters that are included in the New Testament. The first letter reminds us of GOD’s love, how we show our love for GOD, and how we are to…
November 7 – Jesus Continues Teaching by Parables
Reading Luke 13:22-18:14 Matt. 20:1-16 Devotional On His journey which eventually leads to Jerusalem, Jesus returned to Perea, the region where John the Baptist had been baptizing at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. He taught many who came out to Him there and a lot of people believed on Him. It is here that Jesus…
August 23 – Prosperity Will Return for Israel
Reading Jer. 33:10-13; 30:1-24; 31:1-26 Devotional The heart of GOD can be clearly seen during today’s reading. GOD is in the middle of a severe punishment of His people because of their sins. Nebuchadnezzar is attacking the city and GOD has promised numerous times to give it over to him. Those who remain in the…
July 18 – A Future of Hope
Reading Isa. 54:4-56:12 Devotional Israel was as a bride to GOD. Despite having to punish her for her unfaithfulness, GOD still loved her as a husband. Today’s reading offers beautiful promises of a future filled with hope to the ones who will accept GOD’s invitation. These truths apply to us today just as much as…