Pure convictions are derived from the standard of God’s Word. We must not allow our natural design or desires to affect or change our convictions. Opinions can fluctuate anywhere from legalism to lasciviousness, but in every case they deceive the soul and keep it from receiving conviction. They also make...

Many times, a believer will continually confess his problems to others. He talks about what he is trying to do, but his solutions never seem to work. Actually, by constantly talking to others the problem is magnified and the emotions become wounded. There are times when the believer needs other...

“For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God” (II Corinthians 4:15). Whenever we face trials and persecutions, it is not only for our sakes, but so that it may result in thanksgiving for many. When...

In John 21, Peter is asked by Jesus, “Do you love me more than all the things of the world?” Peter replied with emotional affection. Peter could only love the Lord with conditional love, which produces a conditional commitment and faith. The life of Jesus exemplified an unconditional commitment –...

One of the greatest needs that we have is to get to know the Heavenly Father’s heart. Many serve, but they do not really know the one that they serve. Many preach, but forget to present the character and nature of the One whom they speak about. Why? They do...

The “exceeding great and precious promises” of God to his children include every provision necessary for the believer to partake of the divine nature of Jesus Christ. The Father is the source of all power, the Son is the expression of the Father, and our earthen vessels are used to...

All Christians have gifts and talents of some kind. We have special areas where we excel. However, we need to be careful when we display these areas, lest we make our own strength our god (2) and fail to rely on the Lord. When Jesus was led into the wilderness...

As joint-heirs with Jesus Christ and partakers of the divine nature, every child of God is the heir of every promise of God in His Word. Hebrews 6:17-20 contains multiple assurances and promises concerning the faithfulness of God to keep that which He has promised. There are so many promises...

The Lord spoke words of grace to the woman at the well in John 4:7-29. The Lord first drew her to Himself and offered her living water – the provision of grace that gave her eternal life: “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never...

In a great orchestra, every member must look at the conductor. From the conductor, each instrument receives key instructions, and under his guidance, there is a sensitivity for the mood of each song. No musician would look at his audience, but at the director. This is exactly what Jesus Christ...