"Serve the Lord with gladness”. What a problem 'miserable Christians' are: there must be some doubt whether they really are Christians if they are miserable. Some people like this have ... Read more

"a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand”. He rated appearance more important than durability. His house made a great impression while it was standing; but a fool ... Read more

"As it turned out”. What seemed like a chance event was arranged by God Himself. Ruth's servant heart was what God needed to fulfil His divine plan. As well as ... Read more

"their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors”. Was it that they did not get on with their supervisors or did they baulk at putting ... Read more

"We'll go with you”. When an opportunity to go arises it is not enough to ask where they are going and why, but whether you should go. Was Peter needing ... Read more

"keep your gifts for yourself”. Belshazzar wanted to influence what Daniel said. But Daniel was not open to a bribe. He knew that the gifts of man are nothing compared ... Read more

"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! ". You only really give thanks when you recognise the value of what you have received. This exhortation occurs at ... Read more

"work for the food that lasts for eternal life". When man fell in the Garden of Eden he was told by God that he would need to work hard if ... Read more

"Bring me another vessel". When this widow went to the prophet for help he told her to gather empty vessels from all her neighbours, go into the house, close the ... Read more

"you obeyed from the heart". Servants must obey and it is very important whom they obey. Of second importance is whether they obey from the heart. If someone else put ... Read more