When we deserved the worst of the worst, Jesus gave us the best of the best. The story of Joseph so beautifully illustrates this. Joseph’s brothers had treated him horribly. They sold him into slavery out of jealousy and bitterness. Then to cover their sin, the brothers lied to their father, giving him the impression… Continue reading The Best of The Best
“If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were those who thought most of the next.” -CS Lewis I often see in my own heart a sense of entitlement to an easy and comfortable life; and when hard times come, I can so quickly start… Continue reading How Then Shall We Live?
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17) “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray…but when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,… Continue reading The Wonders of Heaven
Christian, meditate much on heaven, it will help thee to press on, and to forget the toil of the way. This vale of tears is but the pathway to the better country: this world of woe is but the stepping-stone to a world of bliss. And, after death, what cometh? What wonderworld will open upon… Continue reading Think Much on Heaven
Hiding is a natural human instinct. Even as young children, we hide when we do something wrong. This trend continues into adulthood. Why are we so willing to spend years trying to hide our sins and failures, rather than being humble and experiencing the freedom of confession? As soon as sin entered the world, this… Continue reading The Desire to Hide
I am Confident: When everything in the world seems like it is falling apart and it seems impossible that any good can come from the mess, I am confident in the promise that one day all things will be made new and that the Judge of all the earth will do what is right. (Genesis… Continue reading I am Confident
“For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ.” (M’Cheyne) I look at myself too much. My plans, my desires, my discouragement, my failures, my fears, my regrets, my weaknesses. I don’t look at Christ often enough. Who He is, His glory, majestic power and unfathomable love. Corrie Ten Boom says it well, “If… Continue reading Ten Looks
Why do I love my church you may ask?It isn’t because we are perfect, or even close to it.A subtle assumption may arise that it should be closer to perfection,giving way to unrealistic expectations.The church is made up of sinners saved by grace alone through faith in Christ alone.Our Saviour has started a great work… Continue reading Why Do I Love my Church?
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing… Continue reading Uncertainty
As I reflect on the Christmas story, I realize how Joseph and Mary are powerful examples of people who trusted in the Lord and obeyed Him no matter what the cost to their personal comforts. When it seemed that Mary had been unfaithful to him, Joseph chose to believe the voice of the Lord “that… Continue reading The Blessings of Obedience
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