“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…