Do you need hope with everything happening in this chaotic world? I believe if we are honest with ourselves, we all need hope. Why do we have Bible prophecy? It gives us hope. Hope changes the way we perceive the present and the future. Merriam-Webster defines hope: To expect with confidence. [1] The Psalmist tells …
The fact that Jesus will save us from our sins implies we can’t save ourselves. This points out our dependence on God. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. [1] The Lord extends the free gift of salvation to …
Have you ever had a dream where you felt the Lord was speaking to you? Does God speak through dreams today? Are you praying that the Lord would speak to you in dreams? As you read this, it may surprise you that the Lord speaks to people in dreams today, which is not uncommon. Perhaps …
It is not a matter of if but when disappointment will happen. How do you handle disappointment? Maybe you have experienced some disappointments that took the wind out of your sails. It is not uncommon for people to be disappointed in a relationship, their station in life, or the loss of a loved one. Perhaps …
Who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is God. God is three persons in one, which is difficult for us to get our minds around. There is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. As the angel Gabriel visited Mary, …
Stepping out in faith must be led by the Lord. It is a time when we learn through experience. Why would stepping out in faith be so important in our faith development? When Mary was young, the angel Gabriel came and visited her with amazing news. As you read this, pretend that you are Mary. …
Have you ever broken a promise or been let down when someone else did? The good news is God keeps His promises. The Lord is perfect in every way and always keeps His promises. Psalm 119:140Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. [1] The Old Testament is filled …
The fact that nothing is impossible with God is a complex concept for us as humans to wrap our brains around. We can’t listen very well to two conversations, yet the Lord can easily listen to millions. Think of all the people praying to the Lord right now, yet they have the Lord’s complete attention. …
When we have questions for God, we may think asking Him is disrespectful. Sometimes, we don’t understand why the Lord does what He does or why things happen. Yet, God is open to answering our questions when we come in faith and respect. Hebrews 11:6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone …
How can we be highly favored by the Lord? Does the Lord favor me, or is that just a few people you would read about in the Bible? If you believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Lord favors you. Many Christians believe they must somehow earn the favor of God, but the …