Following the Light
If we follow Him He will guide us away from the darkness.
If we follow Him He will guide us away from the darkness.
Just to sit next to Jesus, what an experience that would be.
David is seeking deliverance from his enemies, as we do too in our daily walk with God.
God protects His own and lifts them beyond the reach of their persecutors.
Sometimes God will ask us to do things that to us don’t make sense or are downright scary.
He saves us not in any random place, but in His personal space.
In life as God’s people we are often challenged by those in authority demanding our obedience.
If you want to live with God you need to actively show your love for Him.
Noah prayed and waited patiently, trusting God.
I do not fear death because I know that I am in my Father God’s hands.
In our humanity we cannot comprehend His love for us amidst our fallen state.
When it was time to leave I was rejuvenated and ready to recommence my service of the Lord.
Being face-to-face with someone is a very personal thing.
The rainbow placed in the sky by God is a reminder of this covenant between God and the whole of His Creation.
Prayer to our Father can be silent too, from the heart or even through tears – He hears them all.
We see the love of Father God in His care for His children; even in these early verses of Genesis.
God’s compassion lifts our heads as we look upwards into His face.
The life of faith is a long-distance race with a real prize at the end for all who complete the race.
The size or number of the enemy makes no difference when Almighty God is on the case!
I was never to return to the levels of fiction reading that I had done previously; my life values had been changed by my brush with death.
We are valued by God by how much He is willing to pay for us.
The ark in Genesis was a type of strong tower for Noah and his family.
God chose him as His vessel for mercy on fallen mankind, and the forerunner of the Messiah who would bring mercy at Calvary.
It is being seen as different from others who do not choose to follow the Almighty.
I was overcome with my Redeemer’s love for me; I wanted to share it with everyone everywhere.
God wanted there to be a way back for mankind; a time of redemption.
God breathed life into Adam “the breath of life” – this is the breath that sustains us each day, the very breath of the Almighty!
Apollos was fervent, bold, and filled with spirit.
God still kept His promise in His perfect time – the same is true for us today.
Jesus short life on earth was a perfect balance of being in the world and being in the care of His Father too.
The Christian’s Map Book is the Word of God showing the place we go to and the Person we follow.
Jesus wants more than our feelings – He wants obedience to His Word.
I was blind in my humanity and pride, but now I could see that God loved me.
It is quite sad that so many Christians ignore it, duped by the general opinion that it is too difficult and obscure.
The beauty of our Lord is splendid beyond any definition, singing the sweet holy melodies of Grace beyond our understanding.
The lyrics of this mournful carol are full of the longing of Israel for the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy, the coming of the promised Messiah.
It is a heart-to-heart talk with Mary, about the magnitude of her motherhood of the Messiah.
He takes us to the cross of Calvary where nails and a spear will pierce this babe someday.
There can be no other response from mortal men other than to fall on their knees before God.
Despite the perils, of the late 19th century and today, the peace of God still prevails.
As the Lord and Savior He provides freedom from sin and hope in an eternity with Him in Heaven
Before dying, she commented to her mother that she wished she had done even more for Christ.
Frivolous treatment of grace gives Satan reason to grin and rub his hands in glee.
No one receives without first asking.
Paul’s prayers were expressions of thankfulness to God for his brethren in Christ.
We can share Him in our simple acts of kindness – these are gospel seeds too.
Father God knows that I have much to forgive, and yes to seek forgiveness for too.
I believe that the first two words moved their spirit and thus they followed.
This world will distract us and steal our time with many inane things.
Usually, Biblical genealogies are from father to father, but in this one of our Lord’s family has four notable women within it.
Unlike the map the Word of God is never out of date – it is timeless.
Praise of God is a way of life rather than isolated incidents when we are happy.
It is not unusual to feel inadequate in a moment of trial or where others need our help in some way.
In our Christian life, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sets us free from the leash of sin, “go free!”
We all have struggles with diversions from the line set before us by God our Father.
He delights in us seeking His presence and provisions.
Happiness is found in fearing (revering) the Lord; that is respecting His place over us and obeying the Word of God.
Rahab was the most improbable hero of faith to appear in Hebrews 11; she was not just a prostitute, but a temple prostitute.
Faith in the Almighty removed his fear of men, even of a king.
His situation was not by chance or good fortune; it was ordained by God to prepare him for future service of God’s Kingdom.
The midwives discreetly disobeyed his orders, because they “feared God.”
The patriarchal blessing was the last earthly act of faith by these men.
Abraham believed that God would keep His previous promises; that He could and would raise Isaac from the dead.
They were happy to tell others and remind themselves that “they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Sarah’s God is our God, He is faithful to His children today as He was to Sarah.
Abraham is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, the father of the Hebrews and of all believers by adoption through Christ.
Noah believed God’s Words and exercised faith before his evil neighbors.
The child of God comes to Him in faith knowing He can and will provide for them.
Just as the walk of faith is a Biblical theme, the rescue of God’s people is also a theme throughout Scripture.
That “faith” attributed to Abel in our verse today is likened to belief, trust, and confidence in God.
Fatih is a gift of God that is eternal and is our assurance of a place beside Father God in Glory.
The implication that He who did not sin was guilty for our sins is just too much for my feeble mind and heart to bear.
In His death on Calvary, He surrendered Himself to our deserved oppression and judgment for sins He could never commit.
Our sinful path looks pleasant and right to us until we stumble and the way crumbles beneath our feet.
His appearance was not striking but that of a humble individual with a passion for the lost and hurting.
The Servant King brings Salvation not just to the chosen people of Israel, but to ALL nations of the earth.
Age isn’t the deciding factor in successful service, but rather that they are chosen and equipped by Almighty God.
The Potter’s craft is a time-consuming process that is always done in His perfect time.
There is nothing quite like the promise of a friend or loved one to stand with you in difficult times.
God is already on the job with our heart.
I can remember incidents where some have governed church in their way, building little kingdoms for themselves.
Christian living in the 21st Century is a high-wire tightrope walk across a raging river.
He comes into our lives to reside within our hearts, to guide us each day in the ways of Holiness.
It is possible to kiss someone with holy words of greeting, thus encouraging them in the moment.
The proper motive to influence us is not simply that we may be seen, but it should be that our heavenly Father may be glorified.”
Just as there was no escape from the coal dust, there is no escape from the sin dust of this world.
It never fails to amaze me how the Holy Spirit can use the life stories of others to remind us of Biblical truths.
Christ’s enemies always watched Him for an opportunity to bring charges against Him.
We all need love in our lives, especially the love of God.
We should all appreciate the changing seasons – the constant evidence of our Creator still working in our lives.
Those in our communities who are sinking in sin, maybe in real poverty, do need to know a good doctor – the Divine Physician.
Anyone who dares to shine the light of God’s truth on the darkness is bound to be attacked.
God can and will answer us in His perfect timing.
Do you bear the family resemblance of Christ in your life each day?
There are no earthly holidays or retirement from sharing the Good News.
May the importance and beauty of these gardens encourage you and lift you up.
You have the potential to sow many gospel seeds in your daily activities.
The long-running hatred of Edom of Israel is a theme that we see played out often in society and families.
Scripture is unlike any other writing; it is alive and new, no matter how often you read it.
We all have opportunities to share the Good News in our lives, but sometimes we miss the moment.