We know from Scripture that the devil can take on any form (2 Corinthians 11:14; I Peter 5:8) and work by various means. If the devil really appeared as a figure dressed in a red suit and holding a pitch-fork we might not be so easily deceived. But he is sly. The form he took in the garden of Eden was that of a serpent and, in order to deceive Eve, he … [Read more...] about ARE YOU SURE?
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AWAKE!
All of us have probably experienced one of those mornings when we either forgot to set the alarm or slept through it and so woke up suddenly to leap out of bed declaring, “I’m late!” With things scheduled for the day and tasks to be done beginning to fill the mind, we regret having awakened later than … [Read more...] about AWAKE!
FOR HIS GLORY!
There are those in sports noted as “glory hogs” because rather than being a team player, they hog the ball and seek to draw all the attention to themselves. Though they may personally break records, such action often works to the detriment of the team (not winning many games) and leads to the consternation of … [Read more...] about FOR HIS GLORY!
PREPARATION!
The twenty-fourth was marked on the calendar as “Christmas Eve”. Decorations had been prepared and hung up for days and some children may have even set out cookies and milk in anticipation of the coming of “Santa Claus.” We may find a lot of fun in these traditions and the shared time with family and friends … [Read more...] about PREPARATION!
PROPER APPLICATION!
In Isaiah we read of King Hezekiah becoming sick and being told he was going to die of the sickness. (Isaiah 38:1) However, Hezekiah prayed and was told his life would be lengthened fifteen years. (Isaiah 38:2-6) Then we read the instruction. . … [Read more...] about PROPER APPLICATION!
