Hear my cry, O God (Psalm 61:1). I know God hears me. His word promises me that He hears everything. But I don’t always feel like He hears me. I call and cry out. And wait. How long, Lord? I see the appearance of an answer, but then it fades away. I call and cry…
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In The Wilderness
The Israelites complained all through the desert wilderness where God led them after they had spied out the Promised Land, the land God had said was theirs, the land they had left Egypt for. The Promised Land was an amazing, beautiful, rich land, but the Israelites didn’t trust the Lord that He was able to…
Sin, Confrontation, and Truth
In John 8, the religious leaders are again ready to kill Jesus. It wasn’t just that they wanted to kill Jesus because of blasphemy. They wanted to kill Him because He told them the truth — that they were sinning. They also weren’t following the Law. No one wants to be told they’re sinning, or…
God Is Sovereign
“Did you forget that I’m sovereign?” That’s what the Lord asked me this morning. I was inclined to say, “Of course not.” It was my knee-jerk response. But then I stopped short. Why was the Lord asking me this? If I hadn’t forgotten, then why was He putting His finger there? The truth is, as…
Worshiping In Spirit and Truth
Jesus said to the Samaritan woman, “You worship that which you do not know; we worship that which we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and now is when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His…
Walk In Truth
Jesus turned the other cheek. In the face of accusation, He turned the other cheek. He gave one straight answer: “It is as you say. (Matthew 27:11).” Then, He was silent. He did not defend Himself. What more was there to say? Their accusations were actually true. Jesus was, and is, King. Jesus confirmed that.…
Feelings, Circumstances, and God’s Faithfulness
“And you shall be My people, and I will be your God (Jeremiah 30:22).” I know the Lord is with me. I know my God is faithful. It doesn’t matter if I feel it. It doesn’t matter what kind of season I’m in. God is faithful. And that’s a matter of faith. Faith is not…
God Never Changes
Even to your old age, I shall be the same, and even to your graying years I shall bear you! I have done it and I shall carry you; And I shall bear you, and I shall deliver you. (Isaiah 46:4 NASB) God never changes. He formed me and knew the plans He had for…
Wanting To Hear
There are little details addressed in the Proverbs — the book I’m reading right now — and big things too. And some of them speak to me profoundly. There are days when the Holy Spirit points to a specific proverb and reveals all kinds of truths in just a few words on the page. But…
God Always Gives Us A Choice
You always give us a choice, don’t You, Lord? From the beginning, You let us choose between trusting You, fearing You, obeying You and the opposite. We, as a race, chose to doubt You, to thumb our noses at You in pride, to disobey You. But You never give up. You remain steadfast, calling us,…