The Living Word

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:” 1 John 5:14. My nine year old grandson Ezail knows just how to get my attention. Often, he desires for me to get something he really wants…on one such occasion he came…

“And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.” Luke 18:36. A certain blind man set at the wayside on the road to Jericho begging; suddenly, he heard a great commotion, Luke 18:36 state “And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.” they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was…

“But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like and eagle; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31. Wait is an action that is defined as the ability to stay where one is or delay action until…

“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 There is a pure joy in giving to others wholeheartedly; many people give, but all giving…

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9.                              …

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6. The building is on fire, you make your way to the only open window thirty to forty feet high…but fortunately, you see the fireman and the…

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 Can you say this morning that you will praise the Lord in all that you go through? The scripture tells us “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the…

“And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.” Genesis 24:15 When I think the necessity of being on time; my mind goes to my great-aunt Josephine Copeland. She…

“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. God knows, He cares, and He will show us the way! Have you ever been there when you said…“Lord, search my heart-help…

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13.  We can suffer or undergo…