We need to understand this truth about the beloved Son of the heavenly Father, Jesus Christ. He couldn’t go back to Heaven and its glory until He had given Himself over to die on the cross. Once this truth unfolds in our mind, it will help us understand how impossible it is for us to…
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Discover Peace in Difficult Times Through Solitude in God
Every day, finding peace in difficult times becomes very challenging as our world grows more perplexing. There is a steady deluge of reports from all forms of media about political upheavals, infestations, pandemics, famines, skirmishes and provocations, inflammatory rhetoric, erratic and violent weather, uprisings, and so much more. Yet many of these reports contradict each…
When Led by God, He’ll Reveal Our Way Gradually
Have you ever walked down a path that you thought was the best way to go, only to find that you were greatly in error and you should have gone the other way—even though it didn’t seem ‘right’ at that time? Perhaps God pressed on your heart to travel in a direction where there is…
When Given, God’s Blessing is to Be Used Completely
In the early stage of their journey in the wilderness, the Israelites reached a point where there was no food readily available. Rather than calling out right away to God for help, they decided to murmur and complain about their situation instead. Yet God still provided for them, and in a way that they were…
40 Days Not Trusting God = 40 Years
Have you ever felt like you have been traveling around in a big circle? You think that you are almost near the end when landmarks that you have seen in the beginning of your journey start appearing. You grow weary and complain. Soon you are at a point of desperation and begin crying out for…
Beware When Holding God’s Hand That He’s Not Kept Behind
The simple act of holding God’s hand is a strong image in our walk with Him. Yet, how often do we mistake our grip for His, our path for His perfect plan? As we look into several examples of misguided interaction, we can discover memorable truths about our relationship with God and the hazards of…
The Joy of the Lord—Our True Delight
“Make no attempt to leave, thirst and mull over your spoiled gruel and keep it all for yourself, regardless of how much worse another’s condition is: for this night is full of sinful revelry to our Lord the devil: make every effort to feel sorry for yourself; for the misery and disappointment of the devil…
