God gives wisdom, which is something for which we need to be thankful. The Scriptures tell us our Heavenly Father is wise, and everything He does is flawless. We have access to His wisdom through His word and the Holy Spirit. James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give …
God molds and judges nations based on how they respond to the hands of the potter. Throughout history, nations have fallen, and God has restored others. Nations that are disobedient to God eventually find themselves on the scrap heap of history. In God’s mercy, He continually calls nations back to Himself to look up and …
Refusing the Word of God has been the demise of many people who turn away from the Lord because of pride. It must sadden God when He wants to lead us, and we refuse. Our refusal to be led will cause pain for ourselves and others. The story of Naaman is a beautiful example of …
Our story of two storms from Luke 8:22-39 gives us insight into how to deal with our storms of life. It is easy to think that God has left us on our own in adverse times. But that is not true. The early church applied these stories to the persecution they faced, first from the …
Jesus finished the story about John’s questions by giving wisdom’s results. Luke 7:35 But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it. [1] God created wisdom, and Jesus demonstrated it in His teachings and deeds. The miracles confirmed Jesus’ authority to teach and His Messianic identity. People who incorporated the …
Wolves in sheep’s clothing symbolize a person pretending to be someone they are not, usually with evil intent. Wolf and sheep are very different animals. Jesus uses a wolf in sheep’s clothing phrase to distinguish false prophets. Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. 16 You can …
James explains how to ask for wisdom after describing how to have joy in difficulties. James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for …
Every believer needs to be aware of the deception of evil because it is a strategy the enemy uses effectively against us. The first mention of deception in the Bible is when Adam and Eve fell into sin. Genesis 3:13 Then the Lord God asked the woman, “What have you done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she …
Working with what God gives me is not always easy. Perhaps you wished you had greater skills or abilities, different people to work with, or different students in your class. Perhaps you have this wish now or have had in the past. Many times, I have complained about what had been given to me because …
The world in which we live tells us to follow our dreams and that will lead you to fulfillment. More than one person has gone down that path, including myself for a time. The problem with that road is that is does not lead to fulfillment, but to emptiness and away from our real calling …