Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Fear is a part of life. Some fears are minimal, but others can be debilitating. Regardless, when fear comes upon us, we should seek the Lord. The Hebrew word translated “sought” has a range of meanings including “resort to”, “enquire of”, “consult with”, and “seek with care”. These meanings convey dependence upon God rather than ourselves. It is saying, “I need help.” Continue reading
Scripture memory should be a part of every Christian’s regular disciplines, but it seems to have fallen out of practice with far too many believers. There are many good reasons to memorize verses from the Bible. Here are a few.
Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Many people ask the question, “How do you know that God exists?” This is a good question. We live in a physical world, but God is a spiritual Being (John 4:24). By definition, He cannot be perceived with our physical senses. However, the physical world around us is irrefutable evidence that God exists. Continue reading
Ecclesiastes 8:8a There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death:
Death affects all. It is an event over which we human beings have no control. It can occur in a moment and forever change the lives of those still here. Continue reading
Psalm 40:1-3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Like David, we often find ourselves in a “horrible pit”. Sometimes it is a pit that we have dug ourselves. Other times, the pit is dug for us and we’re pushed in! Regardless, it is a terrible feeling to be stuck and unable to get out of the “holes” we find ourselves in. Continue reading