Being faithful during life’s trials can be a time of testing for anyone. During trials, we wonder if God has forgotten about us or why He doesn’t answer our prayers. As our roots of faith grow deeper, we begin to understand from God’s word that life’s difficulties, although not welcomed, can be great teachers. Zechariah, a …
The unexpected blessings of persecution are a gift from the Lord to His faithful children. In a world that constantly pursues comfort, acceptance, and ease, the notion of persecution sends shivers down our spines. Our natural inclination is to avoid conflict, to seek harmony, and to steer clear of anything that might bring us ridicule …
Great trials change us, making us different people. Trials in life happen, and you may have experienced some on your journey of faith. The question for all of us is, “Will we let God transform us through these trials?” I ministered to a man who divorced his wife for another and pursued the riches of …
Abraham provides an example of what it means to be available to God. Twice in Genesis 22, God called out to Abraham, and Abraham replied, “Here I am.” They had conversations because of their relationship. James 2: 23 Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called …
The fact that God provides a substitute is at the very heart of the Bible, as we learn about Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins. The Lord had asked Abraham to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering, and just as he was about to plunge the knife into Isaac, something miraculous happened. God provided a ram …
Letting faith overcome fear is an experience that every believer wrestles with as God continually stretches our faith. Fear clouds judgment and erodes trust in God, fueling doubt and serving as a weapon of the devil. Although fear may obscure our judgment, trusting in the Lord’s strength equips us to conquer our anxieties. As we follow …
There is something monumental about being reassured when you don’t understand, which can have a profound impact on your life. When I was seven years old, my grandmother died, which was the first time I experienced the loss of someone I loved. At that age, you don’t understand much about life, but my mother assured …
We can see that Abraham was trusting the promises and the explanation in God’s test. Genesis 22: 2 “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” [1] This …
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 …
What is the significance of forty days and nights of rain? Genesis 7: 4 Seven days from now I (God) will make the rains pour down on the earth. And it will rain for forty days and forty nights, until I have wiped from the earth all the living things I have created.[1] We see God …