God, the householder of the parable, graciously and generously offered the laborers the opportunity to work in His vineyard - a privilege offered out of the goodness of His heart (Matthew 9:37,38; 1 Corinthians 6:1,2). For this work, He granted a very generous wage, [...]
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1.Faith is built and grows in our minds and hearts as we obey the Scriptures. When we read the Bible, we read wonderful promises. Some promises have already been [...]
The Apostle Paul explains faith in Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV), “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen..”Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon defines the Greek word for “substance” as a firm foundation or assurance. So, faith gives us the assurance [...]
When you speak of salvation, are you referring to when you consecrated your life to the Lord for the heavenly prize or are you asking about the general redemption of mankind on the Earth? In this present evil world (Galatians 1:4), God is only [...]
This entire Psalm is very encouraging. It begins by promising that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High and remain under His shadow, will find refuge in Him. When snares and pestilences come, we are protected under His wings. How do we [...]
Unconditional love is the love that can do much and demands nothing in return. Human nature, in our present imperfect condition, has trouble loving others when that love is not returned. Yet this love characterizes the very nature of God. The Bible clearly states [...]
“Yet the time is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Indeed, the Father is looking for people like that to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and [...]
Acts 7:49-50 (NIV), 49 “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be? 50 Has not my hand made all these things?” God made [...]
What a huge loss. Your two little children loved their grandfathers and now they are no longer able to hug, comfort, play, and teach them. The children and you are grieving deeply. We are sad and extend our heart felt sympathies to you, to [...]
You receive your value from God - not from another person. Whether a person shames or rejects you does not change that you are precious to God (John 16:27). God even knows how many hairs are in your head. Matthew 10:30: “But the very [...]
God has been progressively revealing Himself to mankind in ways that would bless us the most. God first introduced Himself to Moses by calling Himself “I AM THAT I AM” (Exodus 3:14). This phrase in Hebrew should be more accurately translated, “I will be [...]
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV), “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Whenever someone is at God’s right hand, it means that one is in a position of favor. In the [...]
To know the mind of God, one must first “believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6), and that the reverence or fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10).The greatest expression of love from the Father is the precious gift of his [...]
Jesus prayed to God throughout his human life (Luke 5:16), including the time of his crucifixion.The heavenly Father gave Jesus life. God blesses all intelligent life with free will. Jesus had a will of his own, but as he explained to his disciples, he [...]
God has revealed Himself through creation. Look about you. God must be omnipotent and omniscient in order to create the universe. The wisdom and power displayed in the natural creation are beyond human comprehension. When He chose to create life, justice would require that [...]
2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV), “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence (virtue), by which he has granted to us his precious and [...]
God chooses when and with whom He may reveal even a glance at His glory. The best way to experience God's glory is through obedience to His word. Then His glory fills our hearts and souls. If we obey and submit to God’s loving, [...]
The disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, increase our faith" (Luke 17:5). He made no direct answer to their request; however, his whole subsequent course with the disciples was a fulfillment of it. it is the same with us. The increase of faith will come, [...]
Christians need to continually realize our littleness before our great, wise God. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 Yes, we do sometimes ask ourselves WHY [...]
From your examples, it seems as if you are praying and asking for natural blessings - not spiritual blessings. Jesus taught us not to be concerned about these natural things because God, our Father, knows you need these things. Instead, the focus of your [...]
