You Have Not Withheld Your Son

Today's Bible Reading:  Genesis 21 - 23 "Then the Angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time out of heaven, and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son— blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I …

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Worship The Maker of Heaven and Earth

"Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—  saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who …

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The Baby Born in a Manger will Return as a Reigning King

"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, …

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Prayer, Power and Perseverance

Jesus often taught His disciples, and others with parables.  I heard of parables described this way:  Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meaning.  Jesus had a way of telling a story to bring out the truth of His life, work and ministry; as well as what was in the hearts and minds of people. In …

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When the LORD Shall Come

The prophecy of Haggai the prophet is taking place in the time they are trying to gather the needed materials for the rebuilding of the temple after some of the people have started returning to Jerusalem.  The people have rebuilt homes, and have lined them with luxurious cedar ceilings (Haggai 1:4), and neglecting the house …

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Bows and Arrows

"And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not Me, saith the LORD." Jeremiah 9:3 "Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour …

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He Shall Not Fail

"Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; Mine Elect, in whom My soul delighteth; I have put My Spirit upon Him: He shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall He not break, and the smoking …

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That the Kingdoms of the Earth may Know…

"Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that Thou art the LORD, even Thou only." Isaiah 37:20 (KJV) These words are from the prayer of King Hezekiah, after he has received letter from Sennacherib General of the Assyrian army who has been …

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