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“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.” Psalm 138:8 A consensus among bible students found that they consider this psalm to have been written by David upon his advancement to the throne of Israel. In this psalm, David praises the Lord for His ability to keep his promises and to bring to pass the completed work that was announced by the
“Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money.” Isaiah 43:24 It is the nature of relationships to move from close and committed to various degrees of intensity even to the separation and rejection of the relationship that was established. Many poems and songs have been written about relationships that have declined from when they were
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 What a question to ask of a believer! The word “conversation” does not merely mean our talk and conversing with one another but the whole course of our life and behavior in the world. To place this in a context so we may better understand the depth of this
Does God actually hear our prayers or is prayer just a religious activity? Prayer can be both. The outcome of our prayers is determined by why and how we are praying. Many people’s motivation to pray is often a religious ritual and not motivated by a desire to be in communion with God. Many official government activities
“Forsake me not, O Lord.” Psalm 38:21 It is said, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” This statement is an adage from World War I. An unknown chaplain from England, preaching the funeral of a fallen warrior, is credited with this saying. It was included in a warning to those facing the battlefield, “Tell the Territorials and soldiers at home that
“And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem … and they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them.” Luke 24:33,35 To understand who Jesus is comes by revelation. This account of Jesus revealing Himself to these men is important for us to understand how we
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.” Psalm 55:22 Life is filled with “burdens.” These burdens are often consuming our thoughts and often overtake our rest and sleep. How we face the “burdens” of life will control not only our thoughts and actions but will be a disrupter of our spiritual
“Continue in the faith.” Acts 14:22 Are we there yet? Every parent that has taken a road trip has heard these words. Our Christian walk is a pilgrimage as we pass from this world to the next where we will end our journey to the Father’s house. This world is fraught with pitfalls and to
The New Mentality “So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.” 2 Samuel 9:13 The often used saying, “Beggars cannot be choosers”, found its way into the colloquialisms of the European culture through a book of proverbs compiled by John Heywood in 1546. This expression, when it first
“What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?” 2 Samuel 9:8 This statement was not an attempt of self-deprecation but a statement of fact. Life has dealt this man what would be considered a terrible past and a worse future. Mephibosheth was only 5 years old when he
