Exodus 33:14 “The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Exodus 33:12-15 is by far my favorite dialogue in the Scriptures. This exchange between Moses and God is priceless, and reveals the whole point of God’s redemptive plan. The tangible Presence of God had been seen as a …
Follow The Light
Isaiah 8:20 “To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.” God had exercised great patience with His people who at this time rejected Isaiah’s prophetic messages. There were those who were influencing the people to seek out mediums and spiritualists, …
Remember, God Remembers
Psalm 119:49 “Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.” Here we have an example of the Psalmist aligning himself with God’s own words in the midst of troublesome times. He calls to remembrance a promise made, and reminds God that He has encouraged him and given him hope by it. …
Praying in the Wind
Praying in the Wind Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Using the analogy of a Roman Centurion Paul makes the point that advancing the Gospel of the Kingdom …
Hearing the Instructions
Hearing the Instructions Revelation 2:7 “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” Here John is instructed to write to the Church at Ephesus. …
Answers Delivered on Time
Answers Delivered on Time Revelation 8:4 “The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand.” God’s Order for Prayer These passages reflect the activities of the earthly tabernacle described in Exodus 25:9. That tabernacle was built according to the pattern God had shown Moses …
The Mending Power of Faith
The Mending Power of Faith Luke 17:6 “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.” This passage follows Jesus’ instructions about forgiveness and relationships, his disciples response to these instructions was "Increase our faith." …
