Do you think there are blessings from obeying the Lord? Would you like the blessings of the Lord poured out upon your life? I believe we all would, but we don’t always realize the connection between blessings and obedience to the Lord. The world usually thinks of blessings in terms of wealth, but God’s blessings …
Do you desire peace in your everyday spiritual journey? Isaiah foretold that Jesus would be the Prince of Peace. Peace is something we all long for. It is one of humanity’s greatest needs and desires. Are you crying out to God for peace? If you are looking for peace, you are not alone, and Jesus, the …
Do you need hope? Do you need to look forward to a future filled with goodness, peace, and encouragement? Isaiah tells us that Messiah or Jesus comes as a wonderful counselor. All people need hope to sustain them. In the Old Testament era, the people looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would …
Have you ever held a newborn baby? If you have, you realize how helpless they are. Yet this prophesy said that Messiah comes as a child. This, of course, came true at the birth of Jesus. This helpless child would grow up and be the Savior. This Messiah saves all those who place their faith …
Have you ever felt a tremendous burden on your shoulders? Perhaps you feel that way right now. The good news is that Jesus lifts my burden as I pray to Him. Sometimes, we think we can carry the heavy burdens of life, but over time, we soon find out these burdens wear us down. Jesus …
Surprisingly, the act of rejoicing transforms us. Paul gives us some fantastic insight about rejoicing. Philippians 4:4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice![1] Notice Paul says our joy is in the Lord, not in our circumstances that try to steal our joy from us. Science tells us when we are …
Scripture often contrasts darkness with light. Darkness usually represents sin, and light characterizes good. The question is: will you let Jesus light your path? Jesus teaches how He is the Light. John 8:12Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have …
How can we be encouraged in dark times? Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we experience tough times. Poor choices, relationship problems, health complications, job issues, or other things can cause difficult times. Where do we turn, and what do we do when issues of the day threaten to overwhelm us? We can …
Our enemy ignores the resurrection, but the truth can’t be hidden. When Jesus rose from the dead, it changed everything and impacted every person. The resurrection of Jesus is the center of the Christian faith and the truth we stand on. Through the resurrection of Jesus, the power of God was evident to everyone. Death …
We may fail, but Jesus keeps His promises. This is a comforting thought because we know as sinners, we fall short. Our Lord is like the giant rock in the river that never moves and can always be counted on. I remember when I got into trouble as a boy and had to go and …