His!

They were Yours, You gave them to Me . . . —John 17:6A missionary is someone in whom the Holy Spirit has brought about this realization: “You are not your own” ( 1 Corinthians 6:19 ). To say, “I am not my own,” is to have re… . . . → Read More: His!

Pouring Out the Water of Satisfaction

He would not drink it, but poured it out to the Lord —2 Samuel 23:16What has been like “water from the well of Bethlehem” to you recently— love, friendship, or maybe some spiritual blessing (  2 Samuel 23:16 )? Have you taken whatever … . . . → Read More: Pouring Out the Water of Satisfaction

A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

He who believes in Me . . . out of his heart will flow . . . —John 7:38Jesus did not say, “He who believes in Me will realize all the blessings of the fullness of God,” but, in essence, “He who believes in Me will have everything he… . . . → Read More: A Life of Pure and Holy Sacrifice

Destined To Be Holy

. . it is written, ’Be holy, for I am holy’ —1 Peter 1:16We must continually remind ourselves of the purpose of life. We are not destined to happiness, nor to health, but to holiness. Today we have far too many desires and interests, and our live… . . . → Read More: Destined To Be Holy

“My Joy . . . Your Joy”

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full —John 15:11What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. In fact, it is an insult to Jesus Christ to use the word happiness … . . . → Read More: “My Joy . . . Your Joy”

Usefulness or Relationship?

Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven —Luke 10:20Jesus Christ is saying here, “Don’t rejoice in your successful service for Me, but rejoice because of your rig… . . . → Read More: Usefulness or Relationship?

The Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith

Jesus said to her, ’Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?’ —John 11:40Every time you venture out in your life of faith, you will find something in your circumstances that, from a commonsense standpoint, wi… . . . → Read More: The Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith

The Purpose of Prayer

. . . one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ —Luke 11:1Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question that. What will s… . . . → Read More: The Purpose of Prayer

Living Your Theology

Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you . . . —John 12:35Beware of not acting upon what you see in your moments on the mountaintop with God. If you do not obey the light, it will turn into darkness. “If therefore the light tha… . . . → Read More: Living Your Theology

Are You Ever Troubled?

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you . . . —John 14:27There are times in our lives when our peace is based simply on our own ignorance. But when we are awakened to the realities of life, true inner peace is impossible unless it is received … . . . → Read More: Are You Ever Troubled?