<b>"Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me".</b>  Paul had his disappointments. He wrote the words from prison in Rome. Demas had forsaken him and become enticed away from the faith, returning to Thessalonica. His faithful companions, Crescens and Titus, had now left him for Galatia and Dalmatia respectively. Alexander, perhaps the one supporting ... Read more

<b>"Nympha and the church in her house". </b> We owe it to recent translation to tell us that this name applied to a lady and not a man. Yet we know nothing more about her except that if you know anything about the believers in Colosse you would know there was a gathering in Nympha's ... Read more

<b>"Serve the Lord your God".</b>  Hezekiah's reign marked a reformation in Jerusalem and a reinstatement of the offices of the temple. He told his people that they had a responsibility to serve the Lord. It is a message that needs telling today. Hezekiah's message was for all the people. By their consecration and dedication, all ... Read more

<b>"not willing"</b> - unwilling to unseat pride and to exalt the Lord God. - unwilling to lose one's life to find a greater. - unwilling to take up a cross, which in reality is easier than the yoke already worn. - unwilling to step out of line from the giddy throng and to step into ... Read more

<b>"a new thing".</b>  Life is ever advancing and God is in the vanguard. The gospel message spread all over the world because its messengers were prepared to do something new - they crossed the sea to carry it to the unknown. There are mighty victories to be won in the Name of the Lord as ... Read more

<b>"upholding all things by the word of his power".</b>  Those who do not know the Lord do not believe His word and cannot appreciate how mighty a word it is. He speaks and it is done, whether the creation of the universe or the stilling of a turbulent sea on which the disciples journeyed. His ... Read more

<b>"lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven".</b>  The financial world is continually bombarding us with details both of interest rates and where we may expect a greater return on our money. And most of us spend an inordinately large amount of our time earning or spending money. The Bible gives the last word on advice ... Read more

<b>"Holiness Unto The Lord".</b>  As a doctrine, holiness has become obscured in the present climate: as a way of life it has practically disappeared. Past generations may have collected dead wood, but in trying to be rid of it, to say that the Christian may do whatever is standard behaviour in the world, is not ... Read more

<b>"speak evil of no man".</b> There is something good in all the brethren. They may not think or do just as you do but it is as likely that you are mistaken on some things as they are. Any fool can stir the mud but it is those who seek the best out of others ... Read more

<b>"Come and hear".</b>  God expects some movement on the part of the sinner. The redeemed ones may set out their case attractively but it is of no use if folk do not come. The call of the gospel message is centred around this activity. Whether far away or near, the direction is the same - ... Read more