Acts 11:29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
The disciples in Antioch heard that there was going to be a famine throughout the entire world. Antioch was a part of the world and as such, that would mean that the famine would […]
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
God tells us that Moses was a man who was very meek. (Numbers 12:3). In Matthew 11:29, Jesus commands us, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. God desires that you learn to develop […]
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Why was it that you mother always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables? It was because the fruits and vegetables were good for you and would promote your health. So likewise, every word of […]
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Do you fear man or do you fear the Lord? What governs your decision making? Is it what others might think of you or is what God thinks of you? You know you fear the Lord […]
Proverbs 22:19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
Do you really trust in the Lord? It is easy to say that you trust HIM, but are you willing to step out in faith and prove that trust in the Lord. Think of a […]
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. The more time you spend adding knowledge of the ways of God, the better understanding you will have as to the direction God would have you […]
1 Corinthians 13:7 hopeth all things,
Love trusts. The word hope used in this passage means to expect or confide, hope for, and to trust. If you love someone, it means that you can confide in them and you trust that they will not violate that trust. In Proverbs 31, we are told that one of […]
1 Corinthians 13:7 Believeth all things,
Love believeth all things. This does not mean that if you love someone, no matter what they tell you, you will automatically believe them. This does not mean that you become the king or queen of gullible. Instead, a better way to look at this definition of love is that […]
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understand.
In the next verse, we see a promise for those who trust in God and lean not on their own understanding. The promise is that God will direct their paths. In order for one to receive direction from God, […]
Acts 28:16 and when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.
Paul was a prisoner but he was not treated as all the other prisoners were treated. Instead, Paul was given the opportunity to […]
Acts 21:11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Paul was in Caesarea staying with […]
Act 16:9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; there stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
Paul had attempted to go to Asia but the Lord stopped him. Paul then tried to go to Bithynia but the Lord stopped him again. Paul understood that […]
Acts 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
Do you recognize the voice of God when HE speaks? The men who were traveling with Saul did not. They heard the voice but they did not recognize that it was God who was speaking to Saul. Saul […]
Acts 8:26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
In this passage we see Philip receiving direction from God. Philip was not told why he was going; all he knew was that he must […]
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
In this passage Solomon gives us a list of opposites regarding timing. In verse four, there is “A time to weep, and a time to laugh”. In verse seven, there is “a time to keep silence, and a […]
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Bad things happen to good people. Good things happen to bad people. It is important to understand that God is in control and that HE has a plan. If […]
Psalms 147:10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
God does not need your talents. God has given you your gifts and abilities, but God does not need them. When you do something in your own strength, you are the one who receives the […]
Psalms 146:5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
When you trust in the Lord, you can be happy because you understand that it is God who provides for your needs. Because of your complete trust is in HIM, you are able to […]
Psalms 145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
God desires that your eyes be fixed upon HIM for your needs. HE does not want you looking to anything else for your substance. God will allow trials to come into your life so that you are looking […]
Psalms 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
David decided that he was going to fill his life with the testimonies of God’s goodness. There may be many difficult things that he was facing, but he made a conscience effort to fill […]
Psalms 135:5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Do you personally know how the Lord is great in your life? Do you have a long list of personal testimonies of how God has shown HIMSELF strong in your life?
It is one thing to say with your […]
Psalms 129:2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
Most people do not like affliction. Most people do not sit around and see how they can make their life more difficult. However, afflictions arise in your life and it is a test of character to see […]
Psalms 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
What can you do apart from the grace of God in your life? If God determines that you are not going to do something, there is nothing you can […]
Psalms 125:1 They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion which cannot be removed, but abideth forever.
How many times have you seen a ministry destroyed because the leader of that ministry was caught in some sin? The leader was well known for the good that he was doing for the kingdom of […]
Psalms 121:1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
Where is your expectation when trouble comes? When you need help, do you rely upon your own strength, or do you turn your eyes upon God? The psalmist understood that his help comes from God. When he was in trouble, […]
Psalms 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.
When something terrible suddenly occurs in your life, what is your first response? Do you mutter under your breath or do you immediately cry out to God for help? Your response to your distress reveals to God and those around you where […]
Psalms 118:8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
Where is your confidence? What do you trust in? Stop and think about it. Can you honestly say that you trust in the Lord with all your heart? It is easy to put your trust in the things of this […]
Psalms 114:7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the God of Jacob;
In this Psalm we see several example of how God controls the earth. The psalmist draws our attention to the parting of the Red Sea and the Jordan River. In addition, we are reminded of how God turned a rock into water. God […]
Psalms 113:9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.
What impossible situation do you face? Praise the Lord for putting you in a place where you must trust HIM and rely upon HIM to bring you out of your current distress. This entire […]
Psalms 112:1 Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
There are two types of obedience, there is a grumbling obedience and a cheerful obedience. God desires that you learn to cheerfully obey HIM. This means that you must change your attitude so that your desire […]
