Thought For Today: “Time To Take Possession” Are we taking possession of God’s promises? When it came to taking the promised inheritance, many of the tribes of Israel fell short of the promise. The tribe of Ephraim was given some of the very best land, but they didn’t take full possession of it. It says, … Read more
Thought for Today: “Never Too Old” Reading the story of when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus into the temple to offer their sacrifices, there are two individuals they met up with, Simeon and Anna. We are not sure of how long they had been there in the temple, or how long they had been waiting … Read more
Thought For Today: “God’s Presence Always Present” No matter what happens in life, our Heavenly Father not only knows, but He is there with us all the way. In Matthew 10:29 Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s … Read more
Thought For Today: “Our Approach to God” Far too often we approach God way too casually not considering we’re approaching the Lord God who is holy and righteous. This was the attitude of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, who went before the Lord to offer incense to the Lord. It seemed; however, they didn’t do … Read more
Thought for Today: “Cleansed and Ready” The prophet Isaiah was given a vision of the Lord upon His heavenly throne. Upon seeing the Lord, Isaiah said, “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my … Read more
Thoughts for Today: “Meekness Is Strength” In one of the best-known Beatitudes, Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) In the Greek it refers to a wild horse that’s been tamed, or medicine that tames a fever. Someone who was meek is then someone who has great strength … Read more
Thought For Today: “Our Highest Goal” God’s plan and purpose is for us to be like Jesus Christ. This should be our highest goal and aspiration. Our goal should be to change and be more like Him. “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son.” (Romans 8:29) … Read more
Thought For Today: “Our Unchanging God” Of the Lord the Bible says, “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” (Numbers 23:19) If God doesn’t … Read more
Thoughts for Today: “Gospel Power in Action” People aren’t waiting for some new definition of the Gospel; rather they’re waiting to see the power of the Gospel alive and making a difference in ours. Only then will they want it to make a difference within them. The Apostle Paul said, “For I am not ashamed … Read more
Thought for Today: “God’s House on Earth” God has chosen to make His home within the lives those who believe in Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” (John 14:23) As … Read more
Thought For Today: “Leave the Choice to God” When considering our next move, or what God desires for us to do, take this advice. Leave the choice to God. He knows what is best. Lot chose what he thought was best based on human understanding, but Abraham trusted in God and God gave Him all … Read more
Thought For Today: “God’s Desert Experience” With our current summer temperatures ranging around 115 and up, I thought about what King David said in Psalm 63:1. “O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there … Read more
Thought for Today: “The Greatest Buffet Ever” Throughout human history there has been great feast served up by kings, emperors, and royalty of all sorts. They had exotic foods from around the world, and many would take days to serve. And not to be outdone, there are buffets in many of the larger hotels in … Read more
Thought for Today: “A Vacation Faith” With summer vacations in full swing, here is a thought to remember. As we begin to plan our vacations, and as the time approaches, we fall into that vacation attitude. We get into a good mood, and no matter what happens, we’re not going to let it spoil our … Read more
Thought for Today: “It’s All About Jesus” “It’s all about who you know.” This was a statement I well understood in the business world. I knew many people who had positions of power, and when the time came, I could use that connection to get what I wanted, and vice versa, because when they needed … Read more
Today’s Thought: “It’s Not a Numbers Game” In the film, Forrest Gump, Forrest offers a woman a chocolate saying, “My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’” How many days we have left is anybody’s guess. Doctors will say that someone has 6 months or … Read more
Thought for Today: “Our Happiness or His Holiness” God’s plan may not always involve our happiness, but it always involves His holiness. First, happiness isn’t all that it is cracked up to be. The word comes from the word “hap,” meaning by chance or fortune. It is where we get our word, “happenstance,” or by … Read more
Today’s Thought: “Sowing and Reaping” We can’t expect big things to happen when we pray small. We can never get more out when we put so little in. We reap what we sow. This concept of sowing and reaping can be seen in what Jesus said. “Give, and it will be given to you. Good … Read more
Thought for Today: “Fire Sale” Most Americans know that they can get a great deal on a product when they see a store holding a fire sale. Now, originally a fire sale referred to items on sale that were damaged in a fire. But now it applies when a business is in financial distress and … Read more
Thought for Today: “Inspired Power” The word, “inspired,” means to cause something to happen or be created. In the Greek language it is the word, “pneuma,” which is translated as breath or wind. And when translated it is often referred to the Holy Spirit. Taking both the English and Greek definitions, what we see is … Read more
