Day: August 5, 2017
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” Romans 8:28
Upon some points a believer is absolutely sure. He knows, for instance, that God sits in the stern-sheets of the vessel when it rocks most. He believes that an invisible hand is always on the world’s tiller, and that wherever providence may drift, Jehovah steers it. That re-assuring knowledge prepares him for everything. He looks over the raging waters and sees the spirit of Jesus treading the billows, and he hears a voice saying, “It is I, be not afraid.” He knows too that God is always wise, and, knowing this, he is confident that there can be no accidents, no …
The Blues
1 Kings 19:1-9 19 Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and even more, if I do not make your ]life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.” 3 And he was afraid and arose and ran for his [e]life and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came …
Blessing in Persecution
The Lord’s perspective on persecution differs from ours—He considers it a positive thing if we suffer in His name. 1 Peter 4:12-14 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God …
You On His Mind
Mentally, Jesus was drained. He hadn’t slept the night before. Physically, Jesus was decimated. He was beaten all night and cut to pieces that morning. Emotionally, Jesus was devastated. His closest friends had betrayed and abandoned Him. Spiritually, Jesus was darkened. The sins of the world were placed on Him. But, He was still thinking of others on the cross!!! He asked God the Father to forgive people (Luke 23:34). He saved a thief (Luke 23:43). He met His mom’s needs (John 19:26-27).
The Olive Tree Anti-Semitism and Bible Prophecy
Dr. Thomas S. McCall At a convention of the Pre-Trib Study Group in Dallas, Dr. John Walvoord presented a paper on the Pre-Tribulation Rapture and Premillennial teaching, including the history of doctrines throughout the Church age. I was very much struck by something that Dr. Walvoord said as he analyzed the transition from widely held pre-millennial views of the early church in the first three centuries to the predominantly amillennial, postmillennial or anti-millennial views that developed afterwards, and it centered around Augustine. Latent Anti-Semitism Caused Amillennialism I appreciated especially what Dr. Walvoord said, as quoted from the audio tape of …