“For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?” Deuteronomy 31:27 KJV Romans 5:6-8 says, “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would…
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. John 14:13-14 KJV According to this verse, Jesus personally answers prayers. He takes an active interest in us. “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” All we must do is…
The dictionary definition of rebellion is “open resistance to authority,” and authority is “the power or right to enforce obedience.” There are many today who have that power: our government, law enforcement, most parents, some schools. There was a day that all parents had that power and the great majority of them gave it to their child’s teacher, but the government is working to strip them of all authority by…
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Proverbs 30:5-6 KJV We serve a holy God who is pure in every aspect of His nature. His words flow from His nature. Therefore, God’s words are as pure as He. Psalm 12:6 says, “The words…
And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when…
Purity means uncorrupted; free from sin. I John 3:2-3 say, “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” Christ is pure, and at…
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Proverbs 26:12 KJV God has a purpose and a plan for each of His children. But if we are full of conceit and worldly wisdom, we are not vessels that He can use for His honor and glory. because we’re too focused on our glory – looking good, reaping the praise…
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 KJV One of the most basic conditions of answered prayer is that you must pray. Sounds simple. Ask = Receive Seek = Find Knock = It shall be…
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Proverbs 21:13 KJV We serve a gracious and merciful God. Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” God delights in our prayers, especially when we imitate Him in all areas of our lives by…
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 KJV Your feelings of safety and security come only from God’s peace. The peace of God allows you to rest in the assurance of His security, whether you are at work, at play, or preparing to go to bed. And the only place you will find that peace is…