The Living Word

“But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and…

“Therefore, we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4 A chameleon is a small lizard that can change colors with the environment. There are varied reasons…

“For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.” Mark 12:44. Have you ever had a heart’s desire to give to someone in need, and you stop and thought, but Lord, the bills are far past due, I have…

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be known unto God.” Philippians 4:6. We are currently dealing with so many things beyond our control in the world today. To the natural man it appears as though things are simply out of control. But, to the Christian…

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 There are many times when someone speaks a positive and uplifting word to you, and it changes your entire day. We have all been there at one time or…

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 It is pleasing and refreshing when brethren dwell together in unity. Unification does not mean that we must agree on every single issue; however, it does mean that we agree in the spirit of love on those things…

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8. “ El Shaddai is the name that references the mightiness and all sufficient power of God. He is Almighty . . . He is the Lord, our mighty…

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23-24. How often do you pour your heart out before our Lord and Savior, seeking guidance? I am not sure about you,…

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1. The first reaction when walking into a dark room is to turn on the light, without the light we are unable to see obstacles in our way,…

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:18. The new job that affords a financial increase, quite easily brings praise and thanksgiving to the lips and heart of the receiver; but does the tree that just fell on a home and demolished a…