When Jacob was asked who he was by his blind father, he replied “Esau”, hoping to gain his father’s blessing by deceit. Upon returning to his own land after living many years in a distant place because of the anger of his brother, Jacob sought blessing from God, who also asked “What is your name?”. […]

  God is not wondering what will come to pass tomorrow! What is going to come into our view is as concrete to Him as that which has already transpired! It is not that we have no effect on the out- come of our lives—it is just that He already knows the decisions we will […]

After coming to earth and paying the price to redeem mankind, Jesus told His disciples He was returning to the heavenly realm but would come again in the Spirit to indwell those who would receive Him! Now, having received His Presence within, we need to realize Who has taken up His abode in us and […]

Most people have a goal in their lives they desire fulfilled. Some press hard to achieve it—others just hope it will somehow come to them as they continue to pass through life. We were not created for luck or chance, but for a designed destiny (prescribed by Our God) to which we are to give […]

To choose or not to choose is not the question. We must choose! The question is: WHO do we choose! In our journey of life, we think the choices to be made are concerning things, but in reality it is in WHOM will we place the greatest credibility—in our own intellect, ability, and desires, or […]

When the word ‘struggle’ comes to mind, we think of something physically or emotionally hard to accomplish—an inadequacy on our part to bring all things together satisfactorily. Many times we carefully plan our days to the best of our ability, but the circumstances surrounding our plans do not lend themselves to the smooth flow we […]

  Most of us have a season of the year which we prefer. Some love warm sunny days–blooming flowers. Others enjoy the beauty of falling snow. Actually, it is the season’s change that attracts our attention the most– Spring’s budding trees, the warm days of Summer, Autumn’s falling leaves, or the chill in the air […]

If a person does not know the way he should take to a very important destination and neither does he understand how he should traverse the path when he finds it, without a doubt, he needs a knowledgeable guide! Also, if there is a time limit in which there is no room for ‘trial and […]

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Colossians asking them to pray that God would open a door for him to speak the mystery of Christ. (Colossians 4:3) To those who are not personally acquainted with the Spirit of the Lord, Christ is a mystery. They do not comprehend that in Him is the pathway of […]

In our giving thanks from day to day, it seems as if we concentrate on that which can be seen. Food probably gets the most attention since many have the gracious habit of thanking God for providing something so vital for life. However, Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every […]