When people praise God despite difficulties, it makes you stop and think: how can they do that? A friend lost their 12-year-old daughter in a freak accident at a county fair, yet they still praised God for the time the Lord had given her to them. What enabled this family to mourn and still praise …
God works through sinners, revealing His patience and compassion. Have you ever felt unworthy when God used you in some way during your Christian life? If so, you are not alone! God doesn’t need our help in the world, but He chooses to work with us nonetheless. This can be puzzling to some until they …
Have you ever considered the significance of fostering faithful families who follow Jesus? If you are a parent or about to become one, you have many dreams for your child. Remember the Lord also has plans for your child. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we …
When the Lord spoke to Abram, he received covenant promises of God’s unchanging faithfulness. God had promised Abram an heir, but as he and Sarai grew older, having the child of the promise seemed impossible. During this time of doubt, God reminded Abram of His faithfulness. Genesis 17:2 I will make a covenant with you, by …
God’s unwavering faithfulness to His children is a profound treasure of His love. This steadfast faithfulness is shown in God’s covenant with Abram. Genesis 15:17 After the sun went down and darkness fell, Abram saw a smoking firepot and a flaming torch pass between the halves of the carcasses. 18 So the Lord made a covenant with …
Many think that once they come to faith in Jesus, they are on easy street. However, God’s promises have trials and triumphs. Perhaps Abram thought all of God’s promises would come true in his lifetime. Before God finished the ceremony for His covenant agreement, He gave Abram a prophecy. Genesis 15: 13 Then the Lord said …
The need for reassurance is universal and essential throughout our lives. There is something about receiving reassurance that changes our perspective. A loving hug from a parent that conveys reassurance is not unusual when a child is getting ready for bedtime. We may be adults, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need reassurance, especially during …
God speaks to us, giving insight into His desire to have a relationship with us. Jesus tells us in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”[1] The Lord speaks to us through His Word, dreams, visions, the work of the Holy Spirit, an audible voice, and any …
Abram learned to never abandon your altar as he returned to the promised land. He had worshiped God by building altars everywhere he went. Yet, there is no record of an altar in Egypt. Abram’s move back to the altar by Bethel symbolized a retreat from fear towards faith. Genesis 13: So Abram left Egypt …
In the end, Abram received no benefits from disobedience. At first glance, what happened to Abram wasn’t so bad. After all, God seems to have forgiven him, and he gained a lot of wealth from the incident. Genesis 12: 16 Then Pharaoh gave Abram many gifts because of her (Sarai)—sheep, goats, cattle, male and female donkeys, …