“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” – Luke 5:16 (NIV). Basketball has an interesting aspect called time out! If a coach notices that his team is losing then he can call for time out. This normally allows the team to regroup and get back to work more
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans” – Proverbs 16:3 (NIV). The Apostle Paul had a plan. It was a good plan. He had this idea to take the Gospel to Eastern Europe, home of great civilizations. However, God had a different plan for
“God “will repay each person according to what they have done” – Romans 2:6 (NIV). Have you ever been done badly in life? Maybe by someone close, though not necessarily so. While this should not be a consolation, the fact is, lots of people have been done poorly. How they
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” – Isaiah 40:31 (NIV). Anyone who has started on a project knows how long some can take. There is
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand” – Psalm 37:24-5 (NIV). Can you imagine a situation where a stranger meets a girl. He tells her there is a lad out there looking for a bride.
“And what was God’s answer to him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace” – Romans 11:4-5 (NIV). There is a common false belief to imagine Christians or more
“This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed” – Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV). The statement “Too late” is quite common vocabulary among the worldly
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” – Matthew 19:14 (NIV). It might seem like a mystery, but it’s a simple fact why children would find it easier to enter the kingdom of God.
“Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the LORD with the harp; Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy” – Psalm 33:1-3 (NIV). Music is one of
“We will shout for joy when you are victorious, and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests” – Psalm 20:5 (NIV). Every life has its desires. When we see our heart’s desires fulfilled we are delighted and filled with joy.
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