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When God Says, “It is Well!”

“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.” Psalm 34:15. . The only answer that truly satisfies the soul is when God says so, there is one thing that is certain, His word is faithful and true. The word  tells us in Numbers 23:19- “God is…

Consider One Another in Love

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:” -Hebrews 10:24 Most of us honestly proclaim to be selfless in our dealing with others; but, as life has it, if we aren’t careful…we can get so caught up in the daily regime of self-preservation…what I need to get by at…

Seeing God in the Midst of the Storm

“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.” Psalm 59:16. From one vantage point, a storm poses danger and warrants fear, and from another, storms provide us a beautiful display that…

God is Sovereign Over Delays

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. On September 11, 2001, over three thousand people died in the attacks on the World Trade Center. However, the accounts of those who for various reasons were late,…

He Restoreth my Soul!

“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 Restoration can be defined as the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. In the 23rd Psalm David gives an analogy of a shepherd’s care and protection  for his sheep to our Lord’s…

A Faithful Comforter

“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 There are just times when we all need a shoulder to cry on, someone to understand, a word of encouragement, and comfort…

No, Never Alone!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4. The Valley of the shadow of death is south of the Jericho Road leading from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and is a…

First Me, Then You!

““The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7.  It is essential for every man to examine himself or prove himself when desiring to provide help to others in the Word of God. It is like the flight attendants instructions to parents before takeoff; if trouble…

God is Wholly Other!

“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.” Isaiah 40:28 God created man with the intellect to acquire great knowledge, understanding and a free will-with these gifts also comes…

Our Spiritual DNA

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7. In science we learn that we inherit a molecule called DNA from our parents. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a…

The Searcher of My Heart!

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” Jeremiah 17:9-10. The matters of our hearts seem to be simply enough, we really…

Alleluia: for the Lord God Omnipotent Reigneth!

“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.” The Lord God Almighty is holy, omnipotent, and He is worthy of all honor and glory! Regardless to race, or creed, the robust praise that comes from the…

Choose Words that Heal

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 There are many times when someone speaks a positive and uplifting word to you, and it changes your entire day. We have all been there at one time or…

God Has Not Abandoned You!

“and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20b.  “No matter what storm you face, you need to know that God loves you. He has not abandoned you.” -Franklin Graham. Life can usher us some devastating blows, those times when it appears as though we can no…

If We Call, He Will Answer!

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”  Jeremiah 33:3. Have you ever been amazed by God’s answer to your prayers? God always answers the prayers of His beloved children when we go to Him in faith. Jeremiah 33:3 states “Call unto me, and…

It’s Not Political…It’s Spiritual!

Spiritual Warfare and the choice of so many to follow, give and seek self glory oppose to giving it to our all-wise and omnipotent Savior, is blatantly staring us in the face…the word of the Lord, has never left us blind to the enemies attempt to get our focus, love and dependance away from God….

God Will Keep You!

“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Psalm 91:11. The words of an old gospel hymn echoes deep down in my soul…it goes-if it had not been for the Lord, on my side, where would I be! These words bring peace and comfort and praise to…

Comfort and Rest for the Soul

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2. God is the joy and strength of our lives…only His amazing grace will comfort, guide, and keep us in perfect peace. When we need to run to the…

A Double Weakness

“Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107: 8-9. Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of life we feel pressured to just get the job done! Strong work ethics and…

Joy Promised

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”  Psalm 30:5 Trials, tribulations, and afflictions are experienced by us all at some juncture in our lives. In the book of Psalms David wrote often of His afflictions and trials facing…