Haman had convinced the king to place a bounty on the heads of the Jewish people and have them killed on a certain date. Mordecai, who is Esther’s uncle, calls for Esther to go before the king and plead on behalf of her people. Esther’s reply was a reminder that nobody could go before the […]

The title may not be recognized right away, but if you have read the sermon of the Lord Jesus Christ called the “sermon on the mount,’ you would recognize Jesus’ admonition about judging or criticizing others. Here are the words: Matthew 7:1–5 (ESV) — 1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with […]

You’ve probably heard that title, which is actually a portion of scripture, prompting the need for leaders to set things in a direction or the people will perish in doing things on their own, rather than the cohesiveness as an organization. That’s true but that’s not what the text is saying. Sometimes it’s given in […]

You may not have thought of the blessings that are yours as you were drawn to the Lord Jesus Christ, but the blessings are so numerous it’s like drawing from an unending well.   Isaiah 12:3 (ESV) — 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.   The word well as […]

It almost seems like an oxymoron to connect joy and sacrificial service, but that is exactly how the Bible describes how we are to serve God and what those who do, receive. Philippians 2:17–18 (ESV) — 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your […]

As we anticipate the coming year with hope, people talk about great expectations. Some are founded upon realistic goals, but some are unfounded based upon unrealistic wishes. Regardless, the turning of the calendar brings with it an anticipation of something better.   The Bible is clear about our “earnest expectation” that is founded upon the […]

There’s an expression that people in a non-agricultural setting may not get the full impact. In case you’ve not heard the expression it’s something that a farmer must to soil that has been neglected therefore it’s turned hard as stone. Often, it’s also overgrown with weeds, briars, etc. Before a farmer can plant, he has […]

The fact that faithfulness is something that is celebrated as an admirable trait and faithfulness is commanded of us as stewards, then it behooves us to seek to be faithful in all things. The writer of the book of Proverbs, however, pointed out that, as a rare gem, is faithfulness found. Proverbs 20:6 (ESV) — […]

The scriptures tell us that God’s ways are not our ways, in fact they are far above our ways and thoughts. Therefore, when we are corrected by God we must know it is for our good, even for our blessing. Isaiah 55:8–9 (ESV) — 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your […]

Have you received a call from God? I’m not talking about a literal call or voice, but a real call comes when the power of the Holy Spirit opens your ears to hear, your mind to understand, and your heart to submit leading to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. That is a […]