Superhuman Prayer
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. Luke 6:12 ESV Prayer – “And all night he continued.” Are you kidding me? Who can stay up all night praying? I dare say that most of us fall asleep after twenty minutes attempting to…
Do You Ever Feel Like This?
Written some time ago now, but nevertheless true of parts of this journey, I thought it might be useful to share a bit of my own struggles. Just in case you thought you were all alone here. Describing the Journey: A Declaration of In-dependence Life is not what I wanted it to be. I feel…
The Grand Assignment
that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Psalm 67:2 ESV Saving power – When Israel stood before Sinai God revealed His grand assignment for this chosen nation to make known His way on the earth, to reveal His saving power among all nations. That assignment has never changed. …
How to Stop Sinning
Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 1 Peter 4:1 NASB Suffered in the flesh – “Do you need a permanent solution to sin?” I don’t mean, “Do you need forgiveness and relief from the…
The Good Shepherd
“As a shepherd seeks out his flock on the day he is among his scattered sheep, so I shall seek out My sheep and deliver them from all the places where they are scattered in a day of cloud and thick darkness.” Yehezqel 34:12 ISR Seek out – Watch out! God is after you! The…
God and Politics
Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah; and he did what was good, right and true before the LORD his God. 2 Chronicles 31:20 NASB Good/ right/ true – Hezekiah was one of Israel’s faithful kings. The narrative tells us that he did everything he could to seek God with all his heart. Hezekiah had but…
Lagging Behind the Times
Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Philippians 4:11 NASB From want – Whenever I go to the Apple store for a training session, I always encounter a line of people standing outside waiting for the store to open (now you know that I…
Amazing Grace
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life. Psalm 119:93 ESV You have given me life – Frankly, I am amazed. I am amazed that the majority of Christians can read a verse like this and think that grace is all they need. I am amazed that we can…
Desiring God
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. Psalm 119:92 NASB Delight – How do you show your desire for God? What do you do that marks you as one who pursues Him? Don’t give me a generalized principle of ethical attitude. Don’t tell me that you just…
