“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean” (Matthew 8:2 KJV). Of all the diseases known in the East the leprosy was most dreaded. Its incurable and contagious character, and its horrible effect upon its victims, filled the bravest with fear. Among the JewsContinue reading “Make Me Clean!”
Tag Archives: Prayer
Answered! The Impossible Prayer
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3, KJV). “Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of theContinue reading “Answered! The Impossible Prayer”
Praying for Others
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men” (1 Timothy 2:1 KJV). Moses Interceded Successfully for Israel—God’s covenant with His people had been disannulled, and He declared to Moses, “Let Me alone, that My wrath may wax hot against them, and that I mayContinue reading “Praying for Others”
Humble Faith Rewarded
“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted” (Luke 14:11 KJV). “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works” (James 2:18 KJV). God’s Blessings Will Come asContinue reading “Humble Faith Rewarded”
We Expect Too Little from God
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26 KJV). Why is it that we do not receive more from Him who is the source of light and power?Continue reading “We Expect Too Little from God”
God: The Lifter Up of My Head
Someone dear to my heart is gone. I asked God, “What could I have done?” What really happened? I wondered. Something was wrong. When this person came to me, I sensed God wanted me simply to encourage and pray. I encouraged. I prayed. Then I looked into the eyes. Something was wrong. I prayed, wantedContinue reading “God: The Lifter Up of My Head”