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“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 It is quite easy to point the finger at someone else’s failures. To think that oneself as wiser and less likely to succumb to…

“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.” Matthew 5:13. Salt has a number of important purposes. This was especially so in the time…

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20. The word able is defined as having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something: My seven-year-old grandson Ezail, never ceases to prove to me that he…

“If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14 We often go to the bank to cash a check; the bank honors the check on the established account of the person who wrote the check. Praise God, we have a spiritual bank account, we have the privilege to come…

“Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.” Psalm 127:1 When my son Reginald and my daughter-in-law Kimberly started building a new home, they decided to take the kids out and write scriptures on the very first stones…

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3. There are always those times when someone pops up for a visit unexpectedly! If you had known they would stop by, you would have certainly…

The term sufficient is defined as having enough or adequate. God lovingly provides His amazing grace and peace that surpasses all human logic…especially during times of unrest and in our greatest need; we have the assurance and faithful promise that God’s grace is sufficient. “But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you,…

“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter 1:7 I find myself constantly falling to my face multiple times in one day; staying in prayer…

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Romans 15:13.      Hope is defined as a sincere and heartfelt expectation of something we desire to happen; it is more than a mere wish because it…

“After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.” Exodus 17:8. Children often utilize the term “fighting fair” or “playing fair.” The expression denotes that the other child is unfair and goes beyond the norm, doing anything to win. Our formidable foe, and enemy of our souls, Satan, and his demonic forces, can…

“Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.” 1 Kings 17:9. When God is involved, He has already prepared the way. The prophet Elijah, prophesied against the wicked king Ahab, foretelling of a drought that would hit the land. God…

“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…

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11.   There are times when God just simply amazes me, especially in those instances when we know without a shadow of a doubt that it could only…

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4. The word succor comes to mind in times like these . . . it is defined as assistance and support in hardship and distress. It goes far beyond help and denotes…

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:” 1 John 5:14. My grandson Ezail is eight years old and knows just how to get my attention. Often, he desires for me to get something he really wants…on one such occasion…

“And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.” Luke 18:36. A certain blind man set at the wayside on the road to Jericho begging; suddenly, he heard a great commotion, Luke 18:36 state “And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.” they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was…

“And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the Lord your God was your king.” 1 Samuel 12:12. Have you ever noticed those who must have everything someone else has? There are just some…

“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1:5.  The concept of being hidden or covered from sight denotes darkness or the absence of light. Fear, anxiety, sin, and any other distractions that are thrown in our path by the enemy, can cast us into what appears to be utter…

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 Carrying the Good News to this lost and dying world is not a simple task-the Word tells us as much…“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,…

“But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.” Matthew 14:24-25 There are times in our lives when we really need a word from the Lord. Our God is…