"Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good". This was Jehoshaphat's advice to the judges of the people. It is counsel that stands for all who have to settle disputes today. Courage to do what is right and to uphold the truth is never wasted. But to act honourably at all times calls ... Read more

"The things which God has prepared for those who love him". Many biographies have been written about men and women who have devoted themselves to Christ and given their lives in His Service. But no volume, or library of volumes, could describe the preparation God has made for those who respond to His love in ... Read more

"Give us day by day our daily bread". Asking for one's daily bread assumes that one is dependent upon God for it. The labourer may toil to gather the harvest, but it is with strength the Lord gives, he does so and it is God's law of nature he is harnessing. Requesting daily bread in ... Read more

"whatever my God says, that I will speak". The first thing to note is that Micaiah was in touch with God. He received guidance, counsel and instruction to pass onto others. The second thing is that Micaiah conveyed what he heard faithfully and fearlessly, even though his was a lone voice in the world of ... Read more

"Watch … and pray". The three disciples had opportunity to witness the greatest drama of all time as Jesus wrestled in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, but they fell asleep. One of the greatest conflicts known took place in that Garden, but it mattered little to them for they slept through it. Jesus wanted ... Read more

"Lord, you have been our dwelling-place in all generations". Many generations have crossed the stage of time since the Psalmist uttered these words. Not one has found them to be untrue. Customs and habits, behaviour and dress change but God is there. Ever the same; true to His word: reaching out toward us when we ... Read more

"your work of faith". Faith is much more than a vague wish. Faith leads to action that produces results. But it's not about how much faith we have but rather who our faith is in. As someone once said, "It's not whether you have great faith in God but that you have faith in a ... Read more

p>"if we neglect". It is the easiest thing to do because it is doing nothing. Conscientious people do not easily succumb to it, though the pressures of modern life can cause them to fail on this point. The neglect that the writer is referring to happens when men and women do not seek the Lord ... Read more

"Yet I will rejoice in the Lord". Our situations and circumstances will change. Things happen that we have little, if any, control over which can deeply affect us. Like Israel, facing imminent captivity, life may look very bleak at times, but our circumstances must not prevent us from rejoicing in the Lord. He is still ... Read more

"Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul". You couldn't have found a kinder man. He was both a source of consolation, as his name means, and an encouragement. Saul owes his being launched into his mission to the Gentiles to Barnabas because he came and sought him out for the task. Less gentle brethren, even ... Read more