The prophets had foretold the gift of a Savior, and the faithful were awaiting this miracle. Isaiah the prophet spoke of what this Savior would do 700 years before He was born. Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped …
There is something about the dawning of a new day as we move from the past into the present. As I have gotten older, I have realized that no matter how dark it may seem today, tomorrow is a new day for God to shine His light. Perhaps you are experiencing a dark time in …
Salvation through forgiveness is why Jesus came and died for our sins on the cross at Calvary. After Zechariah named his son John, his muteness was lifted, and he praised the Lord while giving prophecies about the coming Messiah and his own son, John the Baptist. Luke 1:76And you, my little son, will be called …
Angels are God’s messengers and work all around us in the unseen realm. Before the Lord created humanity, He created angels who would minister to humanity. Hebrews 1:14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” [1] As believers in Jesus, angels are ministering to you, doing things you are …
Only Jesus makes us worthy, as our sins separate us from a relationship with God. Ephesians 3: 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 have done, so none of us …
In the story of a man healed by the Pool of Bethesda, we see a man who accepted the gift but ignored the giver. Jesus seemed to specifically pick this man to heal. When Jesus told him to stand, pick up his mat, and walk, the man did immediately. The miraculous healing enabled the man …
The gift of heaven in the Bible is called a great treasure. Our heavenly Father loves to give His children gifts. Gifts are not something we earn or deserve but are given to us because God loves us so much. The Apostle Paul writes about the gift of faith. Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his …
Have you ever been around a person who enjoyed serving others? Serving others with joy is a beautiful trait that can be very satisfying. Serving God is a gift. Modern psychology supports what the Bible has long told us: helping others is good for our well-being. Jesus, our Savior, is the greatest servant the world …
Grace is free but not cheap. The Jewish Christians who preached that one must follow all the Jewish regulations in addition to having faith in Jesus didn’t understand this. They misunderstood the freedom Paul spoke of. Galatians 5:1So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied …
The Lord is giving, which is a characteristic of who He is. There is not a day that goes by that the Lord is not giving us a gift such as food, shelter, the gift of faith, family, and the list goes on. Without a giving God, we could not survive one day. You may …