O Holy Father, As we direct our eyes toward You today, we see You sitting in a place of splendor and majesty. “Strength and joy are in Your place,” and nothing is too difficult for You (1 Chronicles 16:27; Jeremiah 32:27). Thank You for opening the heavenlies that we might peer into this place of final reality (Revelation 4:1). With …
“What? Could you not watch with Me one hour?” (Matthew 26:40 NKJV) I quickly recognize the scenario. In His most trying hour, our Lord found His closest friends asleep. While He poured out His soul in agony, their eyes closed with exhaustion. I shudder to think of their complacency, but then wonder: does my life exhibit any difference? “Child, could …
I stood at the edge of the room, overwhelmed with the grandeur. I’d received the invitation, but couldn’t believe I should have. As my eyes scanned the magnificent room, it was obvious that royalty presided here. Lofty arches, splendid tapestries, and fresco paintings lined the walls. Gilded sconces bordered the edges, reflecting light from the carefully placed mirrors …
I hate waiting. Yes, yes, I know how that I’m to wait on the Lord to gain new strength (Isaiah 40:31) and that I’m commanded to rest and wait patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7). I know that patience is a fruit of the Spirit. I know all that stuff. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m saying …
I peered behind the curtained veil I held my breath to peek On He, Whose heart had captured mine With glorious mystique. I’d known Him since my childhood. He to my spirit came Upon my invitation And cleared my heart of blame. With childlike faith of simple trust His gospel I believed. Yet entered not into my soul All for …
Do you need a good doctor? I’d like to introduce you to One today through the 2015 true testimony of Doug and Charlette Hendrick. They would be happy to give you a referral. ————————– “Doug, there is a mass on your left lung.” As the words absorbed into their consciousness, Charlette and her husband, Doug leaned forward to examine his …
“I don’t want to be God. But, I sure wish He would ask my advice sometimes.” Ever felt this way? Life seldom unfolds as expected, and often, we would like to give God some pointers. Yet, who is truly qualified to give the directions? Someone who can make a plan, or the very One who created every …
A ladder. Simple in design and unified in purpose. Lean it against a tree and you have an aerie. Against a wall and you have an access. Against a hillside and you have an ascent. Horizontally, it can bridge a chasm. Vertically, it can bridge a realm. A ladder is useful only when there is a gap. …
