Category: trust

I Have Prayed for You

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.Luke 22:31‭-‬32 These are incredible words. Satan literally demanded that Simon Peter be given to him. Satan's … Continue reading I Have Prayed for You →

BE SOBER, BE ALERT

BE SOBER, BE ALERTA Topical Study of the Enemy This is an outline of a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on March 20, 2022. Scriptures: Genesis 3:14-15; Job 1:6-7; 2:1-2; Colossians 1:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11; Revelation 20:7-10 Some of Satan’s Schemes: Accusation (Job 1:6-12; Revelation 12:7-11)Temptation (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5)Murder (John 8:44; 1 … Continue reading BE SOBER, BE ALERT →

Those That Know His Name

The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.Psalm 9:9‭-‬10 Who has not had times of oppression? The LORD is a refuge for His children who … Continue reading Those That Know His Name →

Psalm 23:1 Meditation Pt. 2

This is another meditation from Psalm 23. The more I meditate on this Psalm, the more I see what a powerful tool it is to preach truth to myself. Today, I am confronting my doubts and fears head-on with Psalm 23:1. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1) For something I … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation Pt. 2 →

Psalm 23:1 Meditation

As we settle in a new place and have experienced so many changes and unexpecteds, the Lord has drawn my heart again to Psalm 23. I love this Psalm. It has been a stay in so many turbulent times. It has been a reminder through the years that the Lord is my sufficiency no matter … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation →

It’s Sweet!

This post is from my favorite writer and guest, my wife, Elizabeth. This tells the story of her interaction with our oldest daughter. “For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”  (2 Corinthians 4:17) There is was setting on the table, a bright red hard candy, … Continue reading It’s Sweet! →

Sarah – Faith Illustrated

I am re-reading The Green Letters by Miles Stanford. In the first chapter, titled "Faith," Stanford quotes George Muller on the subject. Muller said, "Many people are willing to believe regarding those things that seem probable to them. Faith has nothing to do with probabilities. The province of faith begins where probabilities cease and sight … Continue reading Sarah – Faith Illustrated →