In letting go, be ready to receive

The prodigal son chose to take his inheritance, and live his own way in the world. His father gave him his choice. His father did not try to stop him from leaving. The father did not go after him, did not go out looking for him. But he did what our heavenly Father does: lookContinue reading “In letting go, be ready to receive”

Talents: What are you doing?

This chapter is based on Matthew 25:13-30. Christ on the Mount of Olives had spoken to His disciples of His second advent to the world. He had specified certain signs that were to show when His coming was near, and had bidden His disciples watch and be ready. Again He repeated the warning, “Watch therefore; forContinue reading “Talents: What are you doing?”

What More Can You Need?

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). Let your heart break for the longing it has for God, for the living God. The life of Christ has shown what humanity can do by being partaker of the divine nature. All that Christ received from GodContinue reading “What More Can You Need?”

The choice to lose is really choosing victory

Have you chosen to lose your life for God? If so, you really have not lost anything. You are victorious in Christ! Many who seek to, and seem to win in life will find out too late that they have failed at making their call and election sure: they do not have eternal life. MatthewContinue reading “The choice to lose is really choosing victory”

Enter into Rest?

“Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.Continue reading “Enter into Rest?”