Holding Fast, Not Wobbling

Holding Fast, Not Wobbling

Hosea 6:3 “So let us know; let us press on to know the Lord. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; and He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth.” Hebrews 3:6, 14 “Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if...
Sharing in the Full Victory

Sharing in the Full Victory

Hebrews 2:9 “But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.” Observation: Hebrews 2 exalts the most...
The Lord of Storms

The Lord of Storms

Jonah 1:4 “And the Lord hurled a great wind on the sea and there was a great storm on the sea so that the ship was about to break up.” Observation: This ought to be one of the most reassuring passages in Scripture. Here we have Jonah, who obviously knew the voice of...
Transition

Transition

1 Timothy 6:20 “O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you.” Observation: Years ago my daughter, Rachel, and I would leave the home we had shared for six months as we drive to the State of Maine so she could settle into medical school. Late the night before,...
Responding to His Call

Responding to His Call

1 Timothy 4:14 “Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.” 2 Kings 9:13 “Then they hurried and each man took his garment and placed it under him on the bare steps,...
Winepress of Love

Winepress of Love

2 Chronicles 20:3 “Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the Lord.” Observation: What a godly response to fear and stress! The nation of Judah was about to be attacked by foreign enemies. When Jehoshaphat heard of the gathering threat, his natural...