"Abdon … had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys". This is an unusual way to describe Abdon who judged Israel for eight years. Yet it emphasizes the importance the Lord attaches to families. And in a day when the family is under threat this is a good reminder. It must have ... Read more

"Jesus Christ, who is gone into heaven". We can rejoice and be glad that Jesus not only rose from the dead but that He went into heaven. There He is exalted to the right hand of the throne of God, angels and authorities and powers made subject unto Him. And it is as our glorified ... Read more

"I will come again". This promise is for all the followers of Jesus. Those who fall asleep in Jesus will not be left forgotten in the grave. If the Lord is preparing a dwelling place for each one of His redeemed children, He will see to it that each one is there to occupy it. ... Read more

"expecting to receive something". We all expect to receive something from life. The Lord wants to give us more than we could ever think. This crippled beggar expected to receive money: any disappointment he had on hearing Peter and John had none soon evaporated when his feet and ankle bones received strength. Take those expecting ... Read more

"Now I know that you are a man of God and that the Lord really speaks through you! ". Those who have descended to the very depths and risen again can best testify to having found the Lord in reality and truth. This widow gave her last cake of bread to Elijah and witnessed God's ... Read more

"when they had received it, they murmured". Not content with what was given them, looking at how others were doing, working for what they could get out of it, dissatisfied with the agreement they had made; having much, they wanted more. Are we like this? We murmur when we do not fully trust the Lord's ... Read more

"shining ever brighter". Each new day in the path of discipleship sees the light at the end of the way grow brighter. Even when hidden in the mists of this world or obscured from our view by the valley we are called to cross, it is growing brighter, for in the path of discipleship we ... Read more

"they kept themselves pure". These words are taken from the thrilling scene of the Lamb standing on Mount Zion. This was the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Lamb of God that earlier had taken the scroll of the purposes of God the Father and broken the seals. Now He stands with an attendant ... Read more

"Lord, it is good for us to be here". Thank God for the mountain top experience! Peter and the others didn't appreciate it all, but felt it was wonderful. God give you and me those experiences when we seem to be ushered into the very throne room of heaven where the glory of God radiates ... Read more

"I will teach you the good and the right way". Thank God for men like Samuel. Value and foster the friendship of all who do this. Modern life, the media, popular trends may combine to teach you the wrong way. Do not be overwhelmed by the weight of the opposition. Jesus promises that the Holy ... Read more