God’s Heart Cry
II Chronicles 7:11-15 The heart cry of God for His church is that she might experience revival! There are some promises that God gave to Solomon regarding revival. It is interesting to take note of the context in which these words are spoken. The temple, which King David wanted so much to build, has now…
Prayer for the Nation
II Chronicles 6:18-42 & 7:11-14 The setting for today’s Scripture is that very high moment in Israel’s history when Solomon dedicated the great temple in Jerusalem to the Lord. The prayer he offered on this occasion is a remarkable illustration to us of the fact that prayer can change the circumstances of a nation. This…
The Bible in a Young Heart
Psalm 119:1-16 All of you young people know what a mirror is used for, I am sure. You watch folks stand before the mirror. Some congratulate themselves on what they see. Others don’t like what they see, so they try to improve upon their reflection. God’s Word is a mirror too. It doesn’t tell us…
Answers to Anxiety
Psalm 55 There are many types of anxieties felt within the human experience. One of those anxieties is worry. Many things can be the object of worry: home, health, family, and future. There is one antidote for worry, and that is faith. There is a story Grandpa referenced from Answer to Anxiety by Herman. W.…
The Most Important Question Ever Asked
Job 14:14 The most important question ever raised among men is recorded in Job 14:14: “If someone dies, will they live again?” Men have searched in many areas and by many means to find a conclusive answer to that question. The answer is an unqualified “yes”. The Bible says, “it is appointed unto man once…
A Spiritual Check-Up
Psalm 139:1-12 and Psalm 139:23-24 This entire Psalm is of great beauty and expresses much about God and His ways with men. Every verse is worthy of our contemplation; however, I want to focus on verses 23 & 24. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there…
Green Pastures
Psalm 23 In Psalm 23, we see how David views God from the viewpoint of a shepherd. A shepherd tends to his flock daily. There are multiple references to Jesus being our shepherd. He will guide us and never forsake us. He meets all our needs.
What We Should Know About God
Psalm 107:1-20 “God is great. God is good. We thank Him for our food. Amen.” That prayer, taught to our young children as a table grace, was one of the ways to teach a truth. God is good. A statement with a following refrain in Christian circles is “God is good!” With the accompanying refrain,…
What We Should Know about God
The Majesty of God Psalm 139 & Isaiah 40 The word majesty comes from a Latin word meaning greatness. The word greatness is attributed to God 39 times in the Bible. This word, when applied to God, is always a declaration of His greatness and serves as an invitation to worship. Today, great stress is…
What We Should Know about God
God is a judge Psalm 33 I want to discuss with you an aspect of what we should know about God that is seldom discussed. We readily talk about the love of God, His patience, His compassion, His holiness, but rarely is there mention that God is a judge. The Apostle Paul reminds us in…
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