Philosophies on Trial
Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Or since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of that was preached to save those […]
In Him We Live and Have Our Being
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. From one man he […]
God’s Vision Brings Order
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 Proverbs 29:18 indicates that without revelation, God’s people cast off restraint. The Message puts it this way: If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend […]
Present Suffering and Future Glory
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 We are part of an ongoing story – the story of all times, the story of God’s creation of the world, humanity, and the personal ongoing relationship He has with His people. From […]
Protecting the Wall
Therefore, I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember […]
The Sheep Know His Voice
I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him and the sheep listen to […]
God’s Holy Hill
Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart, and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong, and casts no slur on his fellow man, who despises […]
Dwelling in God’s Shelter
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 One of my favorite Psalms is Psalm 91 because it testifies to the security of those who trust […]
Committed to the Call
I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 David’s security in the Lord in the face of his enemies is seen in Psalm 27. He is […]
Do Not Worry
Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Matthew 6:25 Jesus tells his disciples not to worry about the natural things a person would […]