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Wait for the Lord

Jesus will never leave us. He comforts the broken hearted and heals their wounds. As we draw close to Him, He will draw close to us. Learn how to wait on the Lord in your prayer time. Jesus will quietly lead you into His sanctuary, the Holy Place of absolute peace and glory. Victory is ours in Christ, our Lord, even in the most trying situations. Take a moment and be still. Picture yourself hol...

God Gives His People Rest

God ordained rest for His people from the beginning. In Genesis we know that Elohim rested from creating all things on the seventh day. And He saw that it was good. The law given to Moses instructed God’s people to have a sabbath day for rest and worship. People become weary from working so hard when they don’t get proper rest. The challenges of life can cause stress and anxiety if we are not c...

Immanuel, God With Us

In a stable with all the animals, the Son of God was born of a virgin and laid in a manger just as the prophets had foretold. Such a humble birth for the King of kings. And a prophet foretold that God’s Son would be called Immanuel meaning God with us. God sent His only Son to save the world from their sins. Jesus’ birth caused the shepherds to rejoice greatly, and the wise men traveled from af...

The Spirit of Truth

The Bible give us many instructions for living a life that pleases God. Our human nature needs help in order to please God in our daily walk. Jesus sent the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to bless and help believers in every way. He is the Helper, the One who comes alongside us. John 16:13 tells us that the Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth. He knows all things and reveals the amazing lo...

Giving Thanks to God

As winter fast approaches, kids look forward to making silly snowmen and running their sleds down snowy hills. Everyone looks forward to taking time to gather with their family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving is a special American holiday when we remember the Lord’s goodness to the early settlers and thank Him for His gracious hand on America. The first Thanksgiving took place...

Explosive Power

In the busyness of our days, with many obligations and appointments to fulfill, we tend to forget that we have a divine Helper, Holy Spirit, who lives in us. Holy Spirit is our wise Counselor, our Comforter, and our Advocate. The moment someone is born again, our spirit, once dead in sin, comes alive. A believer’s witness of salvation and a new life in Christ is proclaimed in water baptism. Acc...

Your Faith Will be Tested

The Bible teaches us about the power of faith and the testing of our faith. We can learn from the stories of both Jews and Gentiles whose faith was tested. In the Old Testament Jehovah made a sacred covenant with Abraham and promised to prosper him in every way. Abraham became very rich. God blessed him with a promised son in his old age. Abraham’s enemies could not conquer him, for the Lord wa...

Always Available

God created us to be in fellowship with Him. As we meditate on the magnificent glory of our Creator, we will begin to break out in songs of praise and adoration. Our worship is very precious to the Lord. Worship is a powerful weapon against the enemy. Believers exalt the Lord God Almighty around the world in every language. God is not far off and unapproachable. He is always with us, and His lo...

The Cost of Liberty

Let freedom ring! As we celebrate our nation’s freedom from tyrannical reign on July 4th, let us remember that the freedom we enjoy today cost the lives of thousands and thousands of young boys, men, and women. They sacrificed their lives for a cause they believed was worthy. These brave colonists believed that God gave us certain inalienable rights such as the freedom to worship God Almighty. ...

Living a New Life

The advice of the world’s philosophers and influencers cannot produce in us a lifestyle that pleases God. Their precepts are empty and faulty. Millions of people tune in to the most popular influencers of the day through social media. They are searching for answers, pleasure, or acceptance in the wrong places. The true meaning of life is revealed in Christ. Scripture clearly instructs Jesus’ fo...

Stand Firm in Faith

As we navigate the challenges in life, there are times when we get weary. Scripture tells us not to grow weary of doing good. Jesus will reward us fully if we don’t give up. How can we remain victorious as we face difficulties? Seek the Lord for He is our Mighty Warrior, El Gibhor. He gave us powerful spiritual weapons by which we gain victory over the enemy, the devil. Our faith in God’s glori...

Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

The Lord’s chosen Servant, Jesus Christ, conquered death, sin, and hell. He suffered and died on the cruel cross in agony. His blood was shed to redeem us from our sins and the punishment of hell. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He healed the sick, delivered people from demons, and told people about His Father’s kingdom. Crowds of people followed the Master wherever He went. They rejoiced when ...

Purim - God Turns the Tables

We can learn significant lessons from the Old Testament and the Jewish people. God called them His chosen people. And Jerusalem is His beloved city. This month Jewish families read the book of Esther and celebrate Purim remembering how God miraculously intervened to save His people. By God’s divine providence Esther became the queen, and Mordecai was a royal servant. Both of them were Jewish. W...

Righteousness and Peace

Have you ever wondered about the greatness of God who looks down from heaven on the earth and sees all of His wonderful creation? The Lord’s thoughts and ways are high above anything we can imagine. And His love for us is greater than we can comprehend. The Lord grants peace to all who reverence and obey Him. The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord. It grieves His heart when people live in ...

God's Manifold Blessings

As the year begins, there is much to be thankful for as we look back on 2024. There is excitement and enormous potential in the new year. Believe God for His manifold blessings. The Lord gives favor to His people. He opens doors, brings opportunities, and His goodness and mercy follow us. We are blessed going out and coming in according to Deuteronomy 28. We are the head, not the tail. We shoul...

Jesus Christ is Born

In a manger with the animals watching, the Messiah was born of a virgin just as the prophets had foretold. His name is Immanuel meaning God is with us. Jesus’ birth caused the shepherds to rejoice greatly, and the wise men traveled from afar to give the Child gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. At the appointed time, Jesus came to save us from our sins. He gave His life and became sin who k...

Thanksgiving and Praise!

In God’s presence there is fullness of joy. In every season of life, with all the ups and downs, God is with us. Our worship brings us into the throne room of Almighty God. We enter His heavenly courts with thanksgiving and praise. All the saints sing and rejoice in the victory Jesus won when He defeated the devil and opened the gates of heaven. When Jesus died, the veil that closed off the Hol...

Less Stress, More Praise

Too often we become overwhelmed with work and family commitments and have little time to ourselves. It is so easy to be in a constant state of stress and anxiety going from one task to another. Overload is not normal. Our family’s problems, our health, work, finances, and hearing bad news about the world’s problems – all these issues are too much to process. We become anxious. Too much is happe...

The Power of Agreement

We all have faith in something or someone. What we believe is most important in life is at the core of all that we think, say, and do. Jesus declared Himself to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He urged people to believe in Him. Christ even told His followers to take up their cross just as He did. Suffering and persecution will come. The Roman soldiers nailed Jesus to the cross. How did Jes...

Calling All Believers

We’re living in a time of global darkness. Nations are at war; enemy missiles are destroying cities and people’s lives. Global leaders scheme to obtain power and control. And America has turned away from God and godly principles and embraced false gods and vain philosophies. The church must make their appeal in fervent prayer to Almighty God asking for Him to intervene as we make intercession f...

Harmony and Happiness

God’s children, those born of the Spirit, are one in Christ. We are one body with one Spirit and one Lord of all. Unity among our brothers and sisters in the Lord is absolutely essential. The apostles wrote to all the churches calling on the saints to live together in unity, not to quarrel about minor issues, and to live in peace with one another. Peter said we must obey God because we are His ...

A Father's Heart

Jesus taught us how to pray to the Father who is in heaven. The Father is holy and glorious in every aspect. His love is unlimited and more powerful than anyone can imagine. And although we are sinners, He calls us His beloved creation. And He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sins so we could be reconciled to Him. Those who are in Christ have eternal life in the Father’s magnificent kin...

Salt and Light

Did you ever get a disheartening feeling that you’re stuck in a rut? Maybe you have felt that life has become just a routine. If you were to examine your spiritual walk, do you feel like you’ve been checking off the boxes of going to church and saying your prayers? Jesus addressed this common dilemma because He is the great I AM who knows us from beginning to end. In a poignant analogy He warne...

Christ the Anointed One

Jesus Christ is risen! The joy of knowing that we are saved because Jesus paid the heavy price to ransom us from death is humbling. As we study scriptures about Jesus, we notice that He has many significant titles. He is our Lord, Son of God, and Son of Man. Jesus was known to His disciples as the Master. He knew more about the Torah as a little boy than the most educated sages of the law and t...

The Holy Spirit Ushers in Revival

God has something especially important on His heart; He wants the church to come into agreement with Him. God longs to bring a revival and spiritual awakening on the earth. Ordinarily one would use the word “revived” to describe someone who has been brought back to life. For example, doctors in the ER work on people who have had a lethal heart attack and attempt to bring them back to life. Spir...

Prayers for Comfort

One incredible blessing every believer in Christ can count on is having an awesome future in God’s glorious kingdom. A blissful, joyous forever home with God as the sovereign King over all. Yet while we are in this world, believers will be persecuted and face many tribulations. God’s promise is to deliver us from them all. Our relationship with God affects all we do in life. It is the center of...

Year of the Open Door

There is so much to look forward to this year; 2024 is the year of the Open Door according to the Hebraic calendar. Open doors speak of opportunities and creativity. Jesus said in John 10, “I AM the Door”. If anyone enters through Me, they will find green pasture and peaceful waters, He continued. Those who climb in another way are like thieves and robbers. The Door of salvation is open, and Je...

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