“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” These are words Jesus spoke while on the cross shortly before His death. These are also the words of Psalm 22:1 written roughly 1,000 years before Jesus’ birth. The words of the Psalm are written for their prophetic value as they speak of the messianic … Read more
Do Your Part First … God Will Do His! We go to the Lord with a list and a longing for all the things He should do for us – even those of us who are focused on things spiritual. However, James wrote, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your … Read more
“Blessed are those who mourn.” How? “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). The blessing is not in the pain, burden or grief. The blessing is in the comfort that mourners receive. There is much pain and grief in this life for which there is no relief. Time has a … Read more
Why is it so difficult to live godly in this world? The thinking of this world contradicts fundamental principles of godly character. Godliness is not simply about doing or not doing specific things. Godliness is about developing a character and personality that seeks God. More than what you do, godliness is about what you … Read more
What does Jesus mean by “Blessed are the poor in spirit?” Jesus was preaching to his disciples on the mountain in Matthew 5. In verse three he said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit…” Jesus is saying that the poor in spirit are fortunate, in a place of well-being. It is to our advantage to be poor … Read more
