Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. (Psalm 55:22) In Psalm 55, David is calling on God to deal with those who are causing him trouble. He is restless and distracted “because of the voice of the enemy, because of the pressure …
Tag: Peace
The Glory of Tribulations
Romans 5:1-5 gives us three benefits of salvation by grace through faith that Paul has been describing in the first four chapters of this book. We have peace with God, we have access to grace in which we stand, and we are able to exult in tribulations, in anticipation of the glory of God. How …
What Else Are You Looking For From God?
Have you ever had the feeling that you were missing out on something in the Christian life? You listen to other believers who talk about God with such intimacy, and who describe emotional experiences that you’ve never experienced yourself. You see others accomplishing great things for the kingdom as God works powerfully through them, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.15.19]
Today I read Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, which he also penned while under house arrest in Rome. This letter was delivered by Tychicus as well and likely circulated among several of the churches. Ephesians is a rich book. I’ve read it many times and studied through it on many occasions and yet, it never …
The Danger of Being Bitter
Hebrews 12:5-17 – See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many are defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. For you know that even …