Faith In Christ

“For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.”  Mark 6:52 The scene was a storm on the Sea of Galilee. In a ship, the disciples were right in the middle of it, and Jesus was not there with them. He came to them walking on the water, and calmed

“Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.” Isaiah 52:13 One of the meanings of the word translated ‘prudently’ is successful, prosperous. Jesus Christ, the “servant of Jehovah” referenced in this passage, was an absolute success in His mission on earth. His assignment was living an absolutely

“But the LORD shall endure forever: He hath prepared His throne for judgment. And He shall judge the world in righteousness, He shall minister judgment to people in uprightness.” Psalm 9:7,8 One praise-worthy thing about God is His staying power. He will endure forever. God is not going anywhere! The fact that the unbelieving world

“Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.” Psalm 6:8,9 God’s people are not always on the mountain top of joyful exhilaration. We plod through pain, sorrow, frustration and various other burdens. But,

“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 We can be assured that God’s

“How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.” Psalm 139:17,18 God thinks about His beloved children! He ponders us in love and wisdom and holy

“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 If you are in Christ, you should see yourself this way: as a follower, disciple or learner of Christ. Jesus instructs us, “Follow me.” But, what does it mean to learn of and follow Him? You might follow

“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.” Isaiah 46:9 God has to remind His people frequently of basic, yet profound truths. Human beings are creatures prone to idolatry, placing great confidence in something other than the true and

“Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.” Isaiah 32:15 Imagine an orchard of abundantly fruitful peach trees. Now, imagine this same area dry, barren, overgrown by thorns. This is the idea of of the imagery given

“Let them praise the name of the LORD: for His name alone is excellent; His glory is above the earth and heaven.” Psalm 148:13 The whole psalm is a cry to every sector of creation to give praise to God. Everyone from angels to kings to little children are called to praise God. Even nature—from