“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.” (Deuteronomy 7:6) The word “special” means “not common or ordinary.” … [Read more...]
How to be Happy: Conclusion
“… yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.” (Psalms 144:15b) “… but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (Proverbs 29:18b) These devotions have, as their primary target, for you the believer to know with certainty that you are in the … [Read more...]
How to be Happy: Part C: Preservation Based on Purging
“Behold, happy (blessed) is the man whom God correcteth…” (Job 5:17) Not only is enduring suffering from the hand of men a “key” to happiness or blessedness of God; but another key is when a saint is purged by God with chastisement. Paul quotes … [Read more...]
How to be Happy: Part B: Preeminence Based on Patience
“Behold, we count them happy which endure…” (James 5:11) The second key to true happiness is “endurance.” This word is also translated “patience.” The verb form means “to bear patiently, endure.” The noun form is literally, “an abiding … [Read more...]
Food for the Soul is Supplied by Grace
Genesis 43:1-2, 11 For some reason, the things that Israel already had in his possession were not thought to be sufficient to sustain life during the famine. The best fruits of the land, balm, honey, spices, myrrh, nuts, and almonds were to be … [Read more...]
Wouldn’t Touch it with a Ten Foot Pole!
“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.” (1 Timothy 5:22) To condone something is to approve of it, or be in agreement with it, whether it is right or wrong. Simply put, your approval means … [Read more...]
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