“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” (Romans 13:14) To make “provision for the flesh” is to set in place things that provide the flesh with the pleasures that it wants (the lusts … [Read more...]
What is our purpose as Christians? What is God’s purpose for His Children? This category contains devotions which look at the development of Christians as they strive to become more “Christ-like” – more like our role Model, Christ Himself.
The Forbidden City
“Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.” (Acts … [Read more...]
How Do You View God’s Sovereignty in Prayer?
“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” (Proverbs 19:21) Our text points to the question of an individual’s view of God as it concerns prayer. This may not be readily apparent to the reader. … [Read more...]
The Urim and the Thummim
“And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD … [Read more...]
Tempting Abraham
Genesis 22:1-3 Our text highlights a passage of Scripture that has troubled many a reader. Many stumble at the notion that God would tempt His “Friend” (James 2:23); by asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. The logic follows that God gave Isaac to … [Read more...]
The Heart of a Child
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4) Last month, I received in the mail several Christmas cards from a group of children I have never met. These cards were … [Read more...]
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