The Living Word

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3. There are always those times when someone pops up for a visit unexpectedly! If you had known they would stop by, you would have certainly…

The term sufficient is defined as having enough or adequate. God lovingly provides His amazing grace and peace that surpasses all human logic…especially during times of unrest and in our greatest need; we have the assurance and faithful promise that God’s grace is sufficient. “But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you,…

“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter 1:7 I find myself constantly falling to my face multiple times in one day; staying in prayer…

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Romans 15:13.      Hope is defined as a sincere and heartfelt expectation of something we desire to happen; it is more than a mere wish because it…

“After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.” Exodus 17:8. Children often utilize the term “fighting fair” or “playing fair.” The expression denotes that the other child is unfair and goes beyond the norm, doing anything to win. Our formidable foe, and enemy of our souls, Satan, and his demonic forces, can…

“Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.” 1 Kings 17:9. When God is involved, He has already prepared the way. The prophet Elijah, prophesied against the wicked king Ahab, foretelling of a drought that would hit the land. God…

“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” Psalm 91:11. The words of an old gospel hymn echoes deep down in my soul…it goes-if it had not been for the Lord, on my side, where would I be! These words bring peace and comfort and praise to…

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11.   There are times when God just simply amazes me, especially in those instances when we know without a shadow of a doubt that it could only…

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4. The word succor comes to mind in times like these . . . it is defined as assistance and support in hardship and distress. It goes far beyond help and denotes…

“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 grandson Ezail is eight years old and knows just how to get my attention. Often, he desires for me to get something he really wants…on one such occasion…