November 08, 2024
What is the witness we give the world about our God? Do we purposefully proclaim His ability to save us? Or do we rely upon the world's resources and abilities? Are we willing to take risks in faith so the world can see the reliability of our God?
EZRA’S DETERMINATION
Ezra and his band were headed from the captivity back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple with the king’s blessing. It was a long journey, and there were enemies along the way. Ezra could have asked for the king's help but went higher instead. His motivation was not merely for the safety of himself and his people but for the testimony to a watching world.
God heard and answered, as He always does, for those who believe Him. They were brought home safely to Israel, straight past their enemies. And the world received an amazing demonstration of the reality of God.
But this all happened because one man chose to rely on God and God alone. What does God want you to trust Him for today? To look to Him alone so that He, and He alone, will get the glory?
March 11, 2025
God knows what He is about. Always include in your request the greatest prayer—the prayer of surrender. “Lord, Your will be done.” This is the prayer, when humbly prayed, that will always be answered and yield the most valuable result from the God who loves us best ... even if the answer is hard.
March 05, 2025
Every created man or woman must make their choice. What will you do with God? Will you embrace or reject Him? Draw near or run away? Trust and serve Him or doubt God and serve yourself? This foundational choice determines everything.
March 04, 2025
As you evaluate your faith, is it “God and?” God and others. God and the world’s ideas. God and my best thoughts thrown in. God and some money. God and a clear path. Or simply: God. Are you vainly clinging to the idea that you need more than Him?
