One of the complaints lodged against Jesus was that he was a friend of sinners. It is rare that you will find someone of great stature spending time with tax collectors and sinners, but that is what Jesus did. This irritated the religious community. “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (Luke 15:1,2) They… Read More »
God is the Righteous Judge
What a contrast! The apostle Paul is coming to the end of his ministry and life on this earth. It’s like he is summarizing what has taken place when he says, “The time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in… Read More »
God is My Rewarder
Receiving a reward is wonderful. It is a recognition of something attained or accomplished. What is even more significant is the source of the reward. To receive a reward from the Queen of England is greater than winning a Carnival game. It is an honour to be invited to receive from someone of great stature.… Read More »
God is Bread for the Hungry Soul
Feeding the hungry has always been a priority. Without sustenance, man perishes. All seek food. The thief, the righteous, the infant, the politician, every man and every woman, need and look for food. In the Book on belief, the Gospel of John, Jesus fed 5000. (John 6) He did it miraculously. He had no barns… Read More »
God the Servant King
The words “servant” and “King” seem to be at different poles. We understand a servant to be one who has few choices and is ruled, while a King is one who rules and makes the choices. Consider the scene of Isaiah 6 and contrast it with John 19. Both show us Christ Jesus, although in… Read More »
God is My Joy
The middle chapter of the Bible, Psalm 118, is a great expression of joy. As you read it, can’t you just sense the psalmist bubbling and gushing? “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good”, he says. And, “Oh let Israel say.” He couldn’t help but say something equal to our expression of “whoa”… Read More »
God is My Help
Each one of us have cried out for help at one time or another. Sometimes we just need someone to help us with minor assistance. Other times, we are in great need. Life situations can hit all of us with a ferocity that seems insurmountable. “How can I make it through this?” “Somebody help!” The… Read More »
God is My Protector
Praise God! The apostle Peter opens his first letter with praise and worship as he outlines who God is. He says in 1 Peter 1:3-5 that: 1) God has great mercy 2) God causes us to be born again to a living hope 3) God protects his people through his power These three facts about… Read More »
God is My Shelter
My mentor, Dr. George Westlake, has often preached from Psalm 91. It was and continues to be one of my favourite passages of scripture. It was moving to hear him quote this beautiful passage while choking back tears. Tears? Yes, tears! He saw the wonder of God’s love in this chapter: “He who dwells in… Read More »
God is My Hope
Imagine! God is my hope! Some say getting married, earning a degree, or making a good living is my hope. One of my favorite songs is “Jesus Hope Of the Nations”. Yes, the music is good but the words are so positive. That’s the thing about hope. It’s positive. What we hope for apart from… Read More »