Faith is letting down our nets into the transparent deeps at the Divine command, not knowing what we shall draw.
From Hebrews 11:6: “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would approach God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.”
Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) was a French theologian, poet, and writer. He has been widely remembered as the author of THE ADVENTURES OF TELEMACHUS.
God not only orders our steps. He orders our stops.
From Psalm 119:133: “Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me.“
German-born George Muller (1805-1898) was a Christian evangelist. Later in his life, he and his wife spent 17 years involved with missionary travel throughout the world.
If you have lost your peace, get it back through prayer. Commit every troubling thought to God and receive peace in return.
From Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
David Jeremiah (born 1941) is an American pastor and Christian author.
What happened in Bethlehem didn’t stay in Bethlehem.
From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
We ought to behave ourselves every day as though we had no dependence on any other.
From Psalm 113:4-6: “The Lord is high above all nations and his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?”
Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was an American revivalist pastor, Christian theologian, and philosopher.
From James 1:22: “But be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.”
Father’s expectations
Obedience to His Word
Man’s imperfect faith
Heaven’s light remains blurred
Father addressed as Lord
Mankind’s trust remains distant
Shallow commitment
Actions inconsistent
Father’s observations
Each believer falling short
Every fool’s errand
Without Heaven’s passport
Father’s forthright guidance
Witnessed journey of His Son
Righteousness of Christ
Obedience of One
Father’s harmony breathes
Through Savior’s perfect actions
Unblemished lamb’s grace
Source of sin’s retraction
From Romans 5:19: “For just as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so through the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.”
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going
From Proverbs 21:5: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to want.”
John Maxwell (born 1947) is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He has written numerous books about leadership, with a Christian point of view.
From Genesis 6:8: “But Noah found favor in the sight of the Lord.”
Trusting God
Noah will listen
Finding favor
Peace glistens
Bearing hope
Honor found in God
Blessings descend
Darkness thawed
Seeing light
Noah works each day
Building God’s ark
Called to pray
Path made straight
God clearing away
Each obstacle
Truth’s new way
Believing
God’s glorious plan
Meeting each need
Noah can
From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
If you seek answers you won’t find them, but if you seek God, the answers will find you.
From Lamentations 3:25: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him.“
Mark Batterson (born 1969) is an American pastor and Christian author.
Truth Enshrined
Witnessing
God’s covenant
Forged through fire
Pair of stone tablets
Following
Hope Answered
Embracing
God’s commandments
Meeting His expectations
With wisdom comes discernment
Trusting
Hunger Fed
Reading
God’s Word
Holy and divine
Nourishing heart’s inner soul
Understanding
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