Our Place of Safety
“See, I have made Him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples.” Isaiah 55:4 This is yet another prophesy of the role the coming Messiah would […]
Our Prince of Peace
“And He will be called Wonderful Counselor…” Isaiah 9:6 The title of “Wonderful Counselor” was attributed to Jesus the Messiah 700 years before He was born. It declared that He […]
Our Forever Friend
“And they say, ‘Here is a Friend…’” Matthew 11:9 Perhaps this is the most intimate and personal title of our Lord, that He is a Friend! So much is conveyed […]
Our True Treasure
“And they shall come to the Desire of Nations…” Haggai 2:7 The prophet Haggai wrote these words above just after Israel had been released from the 70 year long Babylonian exile. […]
Jesus our Carpenter
“Isn’t this the carpenter?” Mark 6:3 These are the words that Jesus’ opponents spoke after He had declared Himself to be the Messiah. They were amazed by Jesus’ teaching, but […]
Visible Faith
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” Hebrews 11:1 The writer of Hebrews defines faith as a confident assurance […]
Pure Joy
“Consider it pure joy, my friends, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1:2-3 James can’t really be serious, […]
Prepared with Hope
“…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…” I Peter 3:15 I love this verse from […]
God’s Strength and Grace
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline” II Timothy 1:7 I must say that I don’t always feel confident, […]
Grace for Change
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 These are challenging times in which we are living. As I say that your mind […]