Unbelief Begets Disobedience

Obedience is an act of faith; disobedience is the result of unbelief. Edwin Louis Cole. Matthew 17:20 AMP He answered, “Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if you have [living] faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, … Continue reading Unbelief Begets Disobedience

Eternal Wisdom!

"No mind, no wisdom--temporary mind, temporary wisdom--eternal mind, eternal wisdom."  Adoniram Judson.Proverbs 9:10 AMPThe [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual … Continue reading Eternal Wisdom!

Wisdom for Godly Decisions

Choices are decisions we make in life. How we make decisions say a lot about who we are. Do we make decisions based on feelings or do we take the time to examine all the options available before making that decision?Napoleon Bonaparte said, “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able … Continue reading Wisdom for Godly Decisions

Wisdom for Living from James!

“Remember this, had any other condition been better for you than the one in which you are, divine love would have put you there.” – Charles Spurgeon. James 1:5 AMP If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to … Continue reading Wisdom for Living from James!

Choose God’s Way

“God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.” – William Cowper. John 14:6 AMP Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT “My thoughts are nothing like … Continue reading Choose God’s Way

Trusting God When the Way is Long

In these times, we like things that are quick and of course we all know that the shortest route is one that is a straight line. But we must ask ourselves, what is most important, speed or quality? We have become conditioned to expect our needs and desires to be met instantly. When God rescued … Continue reading Trusting God When the Way is Long

The Fear of the Lord

When we hear about the fear of the Lord, we become afraid. We understand fear. We understand the feeling of dread when we find ourselves in a situation where we believe our safety has been compromised. The fear of the Lord is different; it’s not a fear of terror but a fear that honors and … Continue reading The Fear of the Lord

Fear the Lord

What does the Bible say about the fear of the Lord? As children of God, we need to fear God and walk in obedience to Him.  How do we do that? We walk in obedience to the word of God. Proverbs 8:13 AMP “The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;Pride and arrogance and … Continue reading Fear the Lord