Jesus was present when Satan fell from heaven. (NASB) Luke 10:18 “And He said to them (His disciples), ‘I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.’ ” It was not a slow descent.  It was like a bolt of lightning which goes from cloud to ground – an instantaneous flash of light ripping through […]

Eve had listened to Satan’s temptation…eat of the tree of knowledge and you will be like God, knowing good and evil (See Genesis 3:5).  The woman wanted to be wise so she took the fruit, ate it and gave also to her husband (See Genesis 3:6). The LORD God walked in the garden in the […]

(NASB) Ephesians 1:18-19 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe…”  

What is very difficult to do in circumstances which are dire, discouraging, and even dangerous?  To give thanks to the living God, yet that is what He tells the followers of Christ to do. As you read the following passage of Scripture…what is the promise which follows thanksgiving? (NASB) Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord […]

A Psalm of Thanksgiving (NASB) Psalm 103:1-5 “BLESS THE LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, […]

Adam and Eve had eaten the forbidden fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.  Both now knew what sin was, disobedience to God and His words of warning.  The man and woman were both guilty before the living God…yet each put the blame for their sinful choices on another, other than […]

The LORD God was walking in the garden in the cool of the day…looking for Adam and Eve.  He didn’t see them so He called out “Where are you?”  And Adam replied: (NASB) Genesis 3:10 “He said, ‘I heard the sound of You in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so […]

Red Letter Day Attribute/Name of God ~ King   The prophet Jeremiah has foretold of the King Who is like no other: (NASB) Jeremiah 10:6-7 “There is none like You, O LORD; You are great, and great is Your name in might. 7 Who would not fear You, O King of the nations? Indeed it […]

(NASB) Psalm 103:1-5 “BLESS THE LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with […]

Adam and Eve have disobeyed God, recognized their nakedness and have sewn fig leaves together to hide their nakedness.  Then they hear the LORD God walking in the garden and they hide among the many trees. I believe that this was one of the LORD’S favorite times – to walk in the garden in the […]