The two verses that proceed the book of Revelation are commonly known as a doxology, but are full of deep truth. “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus… Read More »
God is My Comfort
If you haven’t said this, you may have heard someone else ask, “Why did God let this happen?” In addition to this question, an aching heart might cry out, “Why didn’t God do something about this?” Both questions are legitimate. After all, if God did something, then he wouldn’t need to comfort us. Practically, God… Read More »
God is the Freedom Fighter
Freedom is a gift of Jesus, given to us, and received by faith. We can understand receiving freedom from things such as additions and habits, but the freedom that God fights for is freedom from the bondage of trying to be good. God frees us from “salvation through the law”. The law can do many… Read More »
God is Near
All we know about God is wrapped up in the fact that he is near. The apostle Paul wrote; “rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving… Read More »
God is the Light
We use to sing a beautiful song called “The Light of the World is Jesus”. Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12) When Jesus said this, he was in the temple treasury where there… Read More »
To the Praise of His Glory
God created knowing that his creation would reject him. (Isaiah 53:3) Nevertheless he created with unmatched wisdom. He placed his imprint on humanity by making each human being unique. After a while one would think that he would run out of ways to make each one special, but not the Creator. His loving kindness knows… Read More »
God Forgives
Jesus made a striking statement as he hung on a Roman cross. These three words still speak loudly throughout the centuries: “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:34) Imagine. What kind of love is this that he would say this while enduring the extreme pain of betrayal, abandonment, mockery, merciless beatings, and the torture of crucifixion. When… Read More »
God is Relational
There is a striking contrast between the Creator and the created gods of men. The one and only living God is relational. Idols that men set up to be worshiped are not relational. This is even more remarkable because people of great power and authority are usually the least approachable, whereas God, who is above… Read More »
God is My Guide
The worship of God is more than a momentary event. We go through life with our Saviour. He doesn’t just point out the way to get home. He goes with us. He is our guide. Have you ever felt lost? Has life been confusing? That is why we do well to daily keep our eyes… Read More »
God the Source
My wife and I like hiking. One day, we went with friends on a hike near a mountain stream. We enjoyed the beautiful waterfalls that the steam had cut out of the rock. The water was so clear that I couldn’t resist kneeling down and taking a drink. You guessed it. It was fresh and… Read More »