Some have referred to the God of the Old Testament as a God of anger and the God of the New Testament as a God of love as if there were more than one God. However, God is the God Who is and there is no other. (Isaiah 45:22) And there are many examples of His grace and mercy and patience throughout the pages of the Old Testament. … [Read more...] about DELIVERED!
Grace
HIS REST!
One of the psalmists wrote. . . “(5) Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. (6) The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. (7) Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt … [Read more...] about HIS REST!
MORE AND LESS!
Paul had been called to be an Apostle. (1 Corinthians 1:1) He had been given a second chance after being a persecutor of the church. (1 Timothy 1:13-16) He focused on the greatness of God’s grace toward him and accepted its sufficiency as he urged others to accept it as well. (1 Corinthians 15:9-10; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 … [Read more...] about MORE AND LESS!
ALL THINGS WELL!
There is the old adage that “Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” This statement emphasizes the importance of excellence in all we do. Especially in connection with our relationship with God and life lived to glorify Him, is this what we are striving to … [Read more...] about ALL THINGS WELL!
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
Has it struck you how often Paul prayed for the strengthening of others? It seems we often need to be reminded to look beyond ourselves; beyond our own abilities and beyond our own strength. And to have others praying for God’s power to work in, for, and through us ought to be a great boost to our … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
