“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5 Here’s a thought to have during the storms of life: “I am growing through His plan.” What is God’s plan for you? He wants to enlarge … Continue reading
“We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” John 6:69 Jesus Christ is a fact of history. Many secular historians will admit that, regardless of what they believe about Him, Jesus lived! There’s no way to explain that the Christian Church exists apart from the fact that … Continue reading
“He is not here: for He is risen.” Matthew 28:6 It is a truth that Jesus Christ literally came out of the grave. You just can’t be neutral about the resurrection. You have to face the fact of the resurrection. Either it is true or it is not true. Either He came out of that … Continue reading
“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” Psalm 36:9 Jesus had a life that the grave could not keep. While He carried your sins to the grave and left them there, Jesus came out of that grave living, risen, and victorious! When Jesus rose, you rose with Him. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) MEDITATION: When Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” He does not tell us how to become a son of God. He simply says that sons of God … Continue reading
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 We’ve done all that we can do to keep ourselves from feeling any pain. We have psychologists who numb our neurosis, counselors who absolve us of guilt, doctors to sedate our pain, insurance agents to take away our worries, and even at death, … Continue reading
“Blessed are the meek: for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 What does it mean to be meek? Meekness is not weakness. The word “meek” means yielded. It literally has the idea of strength under control. When an animal, especially a horse, is domesticated, it is trained so a rider can sit upon its … Continue reading
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Jesus is talking about being a beggar. He is saying, “Blessed are the beggars.” He is not talking about finances here. He is talking about a person being poor spiritually. Before … Continue reading
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Happiness is something you stumble over on your way to serving Jesus. When you are serving the Lord Jesus Christ, happiness is the by-product of righteousness. Many people who are trying to be happy are focusing their energy … Continue reading
“If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you —you of little faith?” Matthew 6:30 Do you know the reason many are stressed? Because they think their needs are not going to be met. They … Continue reading