The Living Word

“But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:1. The pandemic has clearly placed our thoughts on the end times. There is one thing certain, absolutely…

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 My mom would often say that we must grow in grace. Grace is undeserved favor. Grace is a sacrificial gift given to someone who has not earned…

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will…

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Invisible is defined as that which is unable to be seen, transparent or undetectable by the natural eye. We encounter some pretty daunting…

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 In the Hebrew society, an inheritance or portion of land for a family was of great significance. The Promised land was given by God to His children, the people of Israel, and under the…

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 Where is our faith when trouble comes storming at our door – are we…

“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 different reasons…

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We sing with up lifted voices and robust praise these words giving honor and glory to God. . . “Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above…

“For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:” Job 19:25 HALLELUJAH, to God be all the glory … I know that my redeemer lives. He sees, He speaks, and He lives! There is no other recourse for the human soul but to stand in…

“For with God nothing shall be impossible” Luke 1:37 We so often encounter things that are outright mind-boggling; things that we simply cannot humanly comprehend as possible. Therefore, can you imagine the mental state of Mary, the mother of our Lord, as an angel spoke unto to her things too perplexing to even rationalize? “And,…