Stand in the Gap

‘For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ John 3:16 (continue reading…)

Matthew 14:25-31 tells the story of Jesus walking on the water and encouraging Peter to do the same. Notice that Peter is doing fine as long as he concentrates on walking toward Jesus. It is only when his attention is drawn to the raging sea around him that he begins to sink. (continue reading…)

The story is told of a mountain climber who desperately wanted to conquer the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentine Andes. He initiated his climb after years of preparation. Because he wanted the glory all to himself, he went up alone. (continue reading…)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 (continue reading…)

Some people with whom I have spoken lately state that they have decided not to remain Christians because they want to be free, to be in control of their own lives with no restrictions. They want to do what they want when they want without the restrictions of God’s rules. Often, all they mean to say is they want the freedom to sin. They do not realize they are indeed slaves. They are slaves to sin and the devil, trapped by their own evil desires. Because the basis for God’s laws are actually for our own well-being, to ignore them usually brings consequences leading to punishment and/or misery. These people are yearning for freedom, yet have become trapped in a prison of their own making, finding that the world’s “freedom” is actually freedom to become miserable. (continue reading…)

‘The LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love.’
Psalm 147:11

It’s hard to imagine God, high and lifted up Whose glory fills the highest heaven, delighting in humble human beings. I can’t believe my eyes, yet I read: ‘For the LORD takes delight in his people; He crowns the humble with salvation.’ Psalm 149:4 (continue reading…)