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March 14, 2016
Seeking Refuge
Seeking Refuge
“To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” Psalm 57:1
When David fled from Saul to a cave, he placed his trust in God to be his refuge. The cave provided physical protection, but his refuge wasn’t the cave; it was the Lord. If you’re anything like I am, perhaps y...
Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” Romans 8:14
I have been driving for over 30 years, but there are two things I still recall about driver’s education class. First, the girl next to me tried to cheat by trying to copy off my test. She was probably disgusted with me for telling her not to do that. Second, the teacher taught us “defensive driving.” I was taught to keep my foot over the brake much of the time instead of the gas pedal so th...
March 12, 2016
Seeking Him
Seeking Him
“Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.” 1 Chronicles 6:10-11
Ever walked down a pathway so often, for so long, you’ve worn down what’s under your feet? Looked down at a carpet you’ve walked on for so many years you realize it’s threadbare where your feet have traveled with such familiarity and persistence, longevity and diligence? Studied the markings, scratches, wear and grooves on...
March 11, 2016
The Big Interview
The Big Interview
“For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:11-12
Can you picture it? Our lives are over. We’re standing before the Lord. It’s time to give an account of our lives here on earth. Here come the big questions we’ve all been waiting for. Well, that is, if we knew we’re going to stand before the Lord one day. Or, if we knew it and ever th...
March 10, 2016
Wrong Way
Wrong Way
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1
Roadside signs are something we take for granted, aren’t they? We expect them to be there. We see them. We read them. We use them. We move on. We assume they will be there. We assume they will give us the correct information. We don’t think about who manufactures them. We don’t consider who figures out whe...
March 9, 2016
Be Strong in Faith
Be Strong in Faith
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men [act manly per the concordance], be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13
“I don’t trust you!” I cried out to the Lord in the thick of yet another deplorable two-year-old temper tantrum at the ripe old age of 48. “How can I trust you? You don’t care about me!” I continued. “You don’t answer any of my prayers the way that I want!” As soon as I spat out the words toward the heavens, I heard the sickening words I had spewed echo in...
March 8, 2016
Joy and Pain
Joy and Pain
“As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” 2 Cor. 6:9-10 underlining added
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and...
March 7, 2016
Closer to God
Closer to God
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you…” James 4:8
“How can I get closer to you, Lord?” I asked God. The answer came quickly. “Draw near to me.” I knew I was hearing God. God never speaks against His Word; He always speaks in line with the Bible. If we ever hear anything we believe is God speaking to us personally and it does not line up with the Bible, it’s not from God. Earlier that day, I had been led to the very scripture that supported the words I had just heard fr...
March 5, 2016
Swinging into the Air
Swinging Into the Air
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you…” James 4:6-8
As I hurried through a store parking lot to my car one day after grabbing a few items for a contractor graciously donating his time to help me with something, I saw the most remarkable sight. A man was swinging a woman up into...
March 4, 2016
Unworthy
Unworthy
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:” Romans 3:23-24
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Cor. 5:21
How sad I was one day as I read the wonderful true story of a boy God used to help a massive number of kids in dire straits. The testimony was awesome, and the boy with the assistance of an experienced a...
