Isaac had to move his flocks and herds, famine was in the land. He moved his animals, his tents and his entire household to Gerar. Isaac feared the king of Gerar; he feared that he would be killed so the king could have Rebekah as a wife. So – Isaac flat-out lied. And Rebekah, his […]
What does God say about worry, anxieties and fears? (NASB) Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” About what […]
God’s promises are for today and into the eternity of tomorrow. He never reneges on His promises. He never makes a promise then forgets the promise. He is dependable, faithful and will always, always fulfill His promises. Do you know that Jesus, the Messiah, died outside the walls of Jerusalem in your place? Do you […]
Death is a certainty for all people. That is a sobering fact, isn’t it? We try to ignore such a possibility for ourselves. The older we become the more we are aware of this certainty. We are given a future and a hope by faith in the Lord Jesus, Messiah. He promised! (NASB) John 11:25 […]
All of us are dead, dead in our sins until we receive Jesus as our Savior. He alone saves anyone from their sins. (NASB Romans 3:23) “… for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Jesus becomes our Savior when we recognize, confess our sins and ask Him to be our […]
God’s promises are personal. God gave a promise to Abraham; then repeated His promise to Isaac and Jacob. His promises do not change from generation to generation. God says what He means and means what He says. Never doubt God’s promises. (Genesis 12:1-3; 26:2-5; 35:11-13) God’s promises are to all who turn to Him, believing […]
What rights do followers of Christ have as soon as they recognize their need to be forgiven and receive Jesus as their Savior? (NASB) John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” No one can take […]
The parents of the twins, Esau & Jacob were Isaac and Rebekah. They were married about twenty years without having a child. Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife. The Lord answered his prayer and she became pregnant. During her pregnancy, the children were quite active and caused discomfort. She prayed to […]
All followers of Christ have received Christ Jesus as our Savior. At the moment of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, we are given God the Holy Spirit. We are given the very “mind of Christ.” Isn’t that incredible?!!! Only God of the Holy Bible does such stupendous things! How do I know that I […]
As a follower of Christ, what do I need, this day? Am I in a rut of my own making? Do my thoughts focus on “me” and the “I” in my circumstances? Do I live to please myself, other people’s expectations for me or do I purposely live to please God my Savior? Praying for […]