God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." Romans 4:21-22 NIV We cannot possibly know everything about our limitless God. But we can bow to Him. We can give Him credit for being God. We can also give Him credit... Continue Reading →
regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 1: 3 NIV Many are divided. Some choose to have hope. Others say it is impossible. Even within the church family, some have their doubts. But it all comes down to this! Should we believe that God sent His own... Continue Reading →
When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, "This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live." Acts 28:4 (NIV) The world has its ideas about justice. A man of God is bitten by a... Continue Reading →
But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf. Acts 27:41 (NIV) Have we been there? We struggle against winds and waves that toss us for days. The elements are unleased against us... Continue Reading →
So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it fall away. Acts 27:32 (NIV) There is a size of faith that marks the lives of those around the person who holds it. Paul has such a faith in God that all those who travel with him realize he knows Someone... Continue Reading →
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. Acts 27:20 (NIV) Christians have a hope for the future. The Scriptures, the teachings of Jesus and the Holy Spirit encourage us to look forward to a happy coming day... Continue Reading →
And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. Acts 26:6 (NIV) It would be great to think now that we are saved by our professed belief in Christ, that all will be smooth sailing. But the teachings and the example set... Continue Reading →
and I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. Acts 24:15 (NIV) Some have this hope in God. It is a mighty benefit to them. They can stand in any strength of storm because of this hope they hold... Continue Reading →
and saw the Lord speaking. 'Quick!' he said to me. 'Leave Jerusalem immediately, because they will not accept your testimony about me.' Acts 22:18 (NIV) Right where people should be most open to the encouragement for seeking God, we can often find distraction, protest and refusal. People like the notions of God that... Continue Reading →
When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, "The Lord's will be done." Acts 21:14 (NIV) It may be a common saying. We use it still today. When we find that situations are out of our control we shrug it off and say “God´s will be done” as if we mean... Continue Reading →
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