God’s plan unfolds despite sinful man. It is reassuring when God’s plan moves forward in the world, which gives us hope. When satan rebelled and took a third of the angels with him, God’s plan still unfolded in His timing. When Adam and Eve fell into sin, God’s plan continued to unfold. Unlike us, the …
Following God when it is difficult can be trying. Have you followed the Lord when it is difficult? At this time, you may feel you are alone against the world. Perhaps you chose to follow Jesus, and now life seems too hard. Maybe your unbelieving family doesn’t understand. What was important to you in the …
Do you need to be uplifted today? The fact that God is with us is an amazing, powerful reality that we should meditate on. Isaiah, the prophet, prophesized about the coming of a Messiah who would be with us. Isaiah 7:14 All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will …
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 …