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 …
How do we act when God’s plan intersects our lives? As you read this, you may not be aware that God has a plan for your life. I did not realize God had a plan for my life until I became more mature in faith. Psalm 139:16You saw me before I was born. Every day …
God sends angels to ordinary people, but we rarely think of this. We suppose only important people like those in the Bible receive angel visits, and we are not special enough for a visit. Angels minister to people in the invisible realm who will one day be in heaven. We may never see or beware …
When our faith is stretched, it is both exciting and scary at the same time. Has there been a time when you realized the Lord was stretching your faith? How did that affect you? How did that change your faith life? I remember a Russian mission trip that stretched my dependence on God. During this …
Have you considered how the Holy Spirit helps carry out God’s plan? The Lord has a plan for each of our lives. Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we …