“Lord, how they have increased who trouble me!Many are they who rise up against me.Many are they who say of me,“There is no help for him in God.” But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,My glory and the One who lifts up my …
Tag: peace
How to Be Content in Every Circumstance Through Christ
“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”— Philippians 4:11 NKJV The apostle Paul says that he had learned to be content in whatever state he was in. In fact, Paul was …
The Kingdom of Heaven: Should Christians Pursue it with Violence?
A few days ago, I had an interesting conversation with a young man. For the sake of his privacy, I will identify him as John. The subject of our discussion was a passage of Scripture …
Ask the Lord What You Should Do
“David asked the Lord what he should do.”— 2 Samuel 5:23 CEV Seeking God’s Guidance Before Decisions Before you jump “head-first” into any decision, do you pause to ask the Lord what you should do? David made …
Safe and Secure
God, who called you to become his child, will do all this for you, just as he promised.— 1 Thessalonians 5:24 TLB When we get to heaven, we will be safe and secure. The reality …
Is Your Shelter Strong Enough?
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”— Psalm 91:1-2 NIV Here, the psalmist …