Tag Archives: God

The Most Famous Mother of All Time

Genesis 3:20; Luke 1:26-28; Luke 1:41-43 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, … Continue reading

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When Nations Depart From God

Isaiah 3:4,5; Isaiah 3:8-12; Isaiah 29:10 And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them. And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall … Continue reading

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God Governing the Nations

Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 22:28—Job 12:23; Jeremiah 18:7,8 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations—He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he … Continue reading

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The Duty, Comfort, & Privilege of Prayer

Psalm 109:4; Psalm 142:1; Psalm 84:8 I give myself unto prayer. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer. WILLIAM JAY … Continue reading

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Forward—into the New Year

Exodus 14:13-15 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see … Continue reading

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Man’s Natural Pride & Its Enmity Against God

Jeremiah 17:9; Obadiah 1:3; Psalm 10:4; Romans 8:7 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee. The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving & Praise, the Inseparable Twins of True Worship

Psalm 100 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath … Continue reading

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Sometimes Answers to Prayer are Not What We Expect

2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Romans 8:26-28 Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted … Continue reading

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David’s Hope in the Goodness of the Lord

Psalm 27:13—Psalm 71:5,14—Psalm 25:7; 2 Samuel 7:28—Psalm 23:6 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.—For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from … Continue reading

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A Tale of Taxes & Timing, Prophecy & Providence

Luke 2:1-7 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all … Continue reading

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