Flesh in the Wilderness
In Numbers 11:23, God said, “Thou shalt see now whether My word shall come to pass unto thee or not.” God had made a promise to Moses that for one month’s time He would feed the Israelites in the wilderness with flesh. Moses, overtaken by unbelief, looked to the outward means, and did not understand […]
Stoicism Isn’t Commended by God
“Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God who came …” These are words to a hymn of praise that we often sing during our worship assemblies. This song takes its lyrics from Isaiah 53:3. Jesus was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Christ was […]
Unconfessed Sin
I’ve had to deal with a lot of Christians who’ve lied to me. They lie about sins they say they’ve stopped or they refuse to admit they’re doing, even when I know better. It’s not that I want to know every detail of sin in someone’s life. I’d honestly rather not be discouraged and disheartened […]
God Fills Our Needs
Acts 15:40-41 records the beginning of Paul’s second journey. Barnabas and Mark would return to Cyprus to strengthen and edify brethren there (something Barnabas excelled in for his name “Barnabas” was given him by the apostles because of his character — Barnabas means “son of exhortation”). Paul chose Silas to accompany him on his journey […]