What is God about during our time? He is bringing salvation to many, perhaps multitudes. Today is the day of salvation, and it began, perhaps with the coming of spiritual Elijah, John the Baptist, the forerunner of Messiah Yeshua. His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, "Praise be to the Lord,… Continue reading Times in This Age
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4. As I grow older, approaching my 60's, my thoughts turn more and more to my mortality. It is comforting to note that, if… Continue reading The Valley of the Shadow of Death
A Modern World’s Snare
Has this modern world in which we live failed us? Have we missed out on the processes that enable growth in virtue and wisdom? Have the baits of this modern society left us unsatisfied and longing for the substantial, the experience through which depth of meaning are found? The modern world is not just American,… Continue reading A Modern World’s Snare
The Opposite Spirit
This is a term I first heard from a friend of mine to describe the ways of God's Spirit. The Holy Spirit is contrary to our natural inclinations. Yeshua taught us to love our enemies; to give out of our poverty; to turn the other cheek when struck; to forgive those who despitefully treat us;… Continue reading The Opposite Spirit
The Parable of the Laborers
We see in Matthew 20:1-16 the Parable of the Laborers. A landowner went out to hire workers for his vineyard. He first went out early in the morning, and then again at several different times during the day, including one hour before quitting time, and hired more laborers. At the end of the day he… Continue reading The Parable of the Laborers
God’s Way – Led by the Spirit
I've observed some things that disturbed me, things in the church that are based in worldly thinking and the good intentions of men. Who can discern the way in which the Spirit of God leads? When God led the people of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, Moses was God's messenger, spokesman, and servant. However, it… Continue reading God’s Way – Led by the Spirit
Enter the Narrow Way
A profound spiritual experience seems necessary for one to engage the pathway of truth. Yeshua described it as being born again, which is certainly a profound personal spiritual experience. It happened to Zacchaeus when Yeshua called him out and offered to eat at his house. Having the Son of God accept you, particularly when society… Continue reading Enter the Narrow Way
A Three Faceted Blessing
What amazing grace and love believers have received, to be called Children of God. (1 John 3:1). It is a theme of our praise to God. I remember years ago someone came up with a bumper sticker that said, "Found it", meaning that he found eternal Life in Yeshua Messiah, perhaps referring to Matt. 13:44-46… Continue reading A Three Faceted Blessing
Benefits of Being an Overcomer
Revelation Chapters 2 and 3 contain God's messages to the seven churches. In those two chapters there is also a description given at the end of the message to each church of the benefits of being one who "overcomes". These include: Allowed to eat from the tree of life, which is in… Continue reading Benefits of Being an Overcomer
Spiritual Israel and God’s Promise
"Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called 'uncircumcised' by those who call themselves 'the circumcision' (which is done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and… Continue reading Spiritual Israel and God’s Promise
Discerning God’s Will
George Muller, the man of great faith, said he did not have a gift of faith as mentioned in 1 Cor. 12:9, his was the same faith of any other child of God. The most convincing explanation of this was that he simply believed that if the work he was doing was God's work, God… Continue reading Discerning God’s Will
Legacy
There is an awful lot of legacy software in use by companies throughout many industries. Legacy software is old software, outdated by current standards, that is still in use. It may not be the most efficient, fastest, or look slick, but it works and gets the job done, which makes it worth keeping. A person's… Continue reading Legacy
The Dominion of Darkness
I've been thinking of what could be done to quiet the liars who fill our airways today. Darkness is the domain of evil, injustice, wickedness, lies, theft, murder, assault, immorality, avarice, malice, hate, tyranny, bondage, oppression, rage, lust and greed. "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness… Continue reading The Dominion of Darkness
Muller’s Experience
After George Muller had been sick for a while he related an experience during that period when the Lord helped him in prayer. "No sooner had I begun to pray than His Spirit shone into my soul and gave me such a spirit of prayer as I have not enjoyed for many weeks. He graciously… Continue reading Muller’s Experience
Of Kings and Obscure Men
God calls us to be industrious in all we do in life. Romans 12:11 commands Christians to be "Not Slothful in business...". Colossians 3:23 states "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters...". Proverbs 14:23 states "All hard work brings a profit, but mere… Continue reading Of Kings and Obscure Men
The Gospel of John
There is a movie with this title by The Visual Bible International. It is outstanding and I watch it again and again. The words and events depicted are a faithful representation of the book of John in the bible. The story of Yeshua talking with the Samaritan women at the well is superb, the visual… Continue reading The Gospel of John
Joseph and Yeshua Sons of Israel
Joseph is one of my favorite Bible persons, not because I relate with him, but because he is an archetype of Yeshua. Joseph was loved by his father and was given a multi-colored coat. Joseph had communication with God and was able to interpret God's messages to others - He heard and understood God. Yeshua… Continue reading Joseph and Yeshua Sons of Israel
Seeing People In Truth
My parents were each raised on the farm during the great depression. Consequently, they shared many customs and perspectives. One was "Decoration Day", where everyone went to the family grave yard and set out flowers by the ancestors headstones. It was how they observed Memorial Day. So, this Memorial day weekend, we did the same… Continue reading Seeing People In Truth
From Start To Finish
During man's first thousand years or so mankind honed his wickedness, a turning point began when he decided to build a tower to heaven. God saw this and out of His great mercy He confused the language of men and separated them across the face of the earth. Over the next several thousand years kingdoms… Continue reading From Start To Finish
Realizations of Truth
You are not good and you cannot be good in any significant and material degree or in any way that actually matters at all. You cannot do anything that is good, your good intentions and efforts to do good deeds are insignificant; you can however, forgive those who hurt you and mistreat you, and you… Continue reading Realizations of Truth
What I Need and Need Not
Sometimes we reach a point where a repurposing of all things not surrendered to God the Father, is necessary. (Rom.12:2). Yeshua described it..."If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Matt. 6:23). If there is to be any encouragement, any love and peace, any satisfaction and rest; then it must… Continue reading What I Need and Need Not
Things Hidden and Revealed
There are some things that are to be hidden and others that are to be shown to others. "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before… Continue reading Things Hidden and Revealed
Seek His Face
"Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always." (1 Chronicles: 16:11). "For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face." (Ps 11:7). "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us." (Ps. 67:1). The blessing and favor of God is His… Continue reading Seek His Face
The Scriptures – Our Firm Foundation
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." II Timothy 3:16-17. "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure,… Continue reading The Scriptures – Our Firm Foundation
Be Merciful
"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." Lamentations 3:22. "For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee." Psalm 86:5. "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful." Luke 6:36. God is merciful… Continue reading Be Merciful
