Luke tells the story of Saul on the road to Damascus three times in Acts. The third time, Jesus tells him to stop kicking against the goads. Acts 26:14 Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.[1] This statement was part of a well-known Greek proverb, …
Obeying God not people tests our faith and our need for the Lord. We want to please others, but sometimes, people are not on the same page as God. As the Apostles ministered to the people, the Lord enabled them to perform many signs, wonders, and miracles. Through their ministry, many people placed their faith …
What are you putting your hope in? Maybe this is something you are wrestling with in these chaotic times. Some people may be placing their hope in their government, their resources, or something other than the Lord. How many people departed into eternity today who had failed to place their faith in Jesus as their …
Peter wrote about God’s promises in his second letter and then told his readers to respond to God’s promises. 2 Peter 1: 5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control …
Who are angels? What is their purpose in the Kingdom of God? Hebrews gives us insight into the purpose and ministry of angels. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. [1] God created angels who are different from human beings to minister to those who one day …
Giving yourself to God is giving up your free will for something better the Lord has for you. Relying on the Lord’s guidance and direction is a significant step of faith for a believer. The Lord has a plan and purpose for our life, but many people walk through life not realizing their full potential …
Throughout history, people have asked, “Who is God?” Have you ever daydreamed about seeing God or perhaps touching Him? One of the ways people have gotten to know the Lord is through reading or listening to the Bible. As a young adult, I remember listening to the New Testament in audio form, and it greatly …
Psalm 13 gives us insight into how it is possible to worship while you wait. David was struggling and prayed an honest prayer. It felt like God had deserted him, and he wondered how long before God would come and help him. David needed God to renew him, and as he remembered the lovingkindness of …
People trust many things, but David was trusting God’s love. Psalm 13:5a But I trust in your unfailing love.[1] The word used for love here is the Hebrew word hesed. There is no English equivalent, and often translators use blended words to give a better understanding. These combinations are loyal love, steadfast love, faithful love, …
In Psalm 13, David makes an appeal to God’s reputation. He does this in a backdoor manner. Psalm 13:4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!” Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.[1] Of course, David didn’t want his enemies to gain the upper hand. Others knew that David followed the true God. …