“But he gives all the more grace; therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” This is God's response to all our sins, if we turn to him and trust him. We can be miserable - the worst...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
First, it is wise for us to hear what God says. Habakkuk 2:1, “I will take my stand at my watchpost and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.” Bring...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"“Even so, be strong, Zerubbabel — this is the LORD’s declaration. Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land — this is the LORD’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This message of mercy under God's chastening hand is very needed. We have many questions in our difficulty. God's answer is for us to yield to him and bear chastisement submissively in repentance and faith. He will yield to our humbling ourselves....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” I am the chief of sinners. This is not something I was, Paul says; it is something I am,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” We are to stand firm in God's grace. We are not to be moved, nor let it...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side—let Israel now say—if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” It was not you. The Holy Spirit set us free from sin and death. It was not ourselves. God by his Spirit did the work, so he gets the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God answers prayer in the time and the way that he sees fit, but it is best. Be thankful that he answers and persevere, trusting in his goodness and wisdom. Don’t let unbelief draw you back or cause you to question. You have a good God who...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus promises that we’ll reign with him, if we suffer for him. He’s promised us the reward of heaven, for our little time of faithfulness on earth. He will resurrect us from the dead to be the envy of our enemies. Hold on to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
