John 4:23-24 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. In worship, we realize our responsibility and God’s supremacy, but we also feel our inadequacy to express true worship...

“When the fires of affliction draw songs of praise from us, we are indeed purified, and our God is glorified.” 1Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: How can we learn to praise through the fire? 1....

If chosen men had never been alone In deepest silence open-doored to God No greatness would ever have been dreamed or done. Mt 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. (When I’m at home, I take this scripture...

“Little faith will bring your souls to heaven, but great faith will bring heaven to your souls.” Charles Spurgeon When I read this, I was convicted by how little faith I’m content with on a daily basis. A mindset that is very prevalent in our day is that the preacher is the one who needs the...

Faithfulness and Fruitfulness (Genesis 24) In the pages of Old Testament Scripture a beautiful picture is portrayed. A young lady with an ambition to serve those around her turned into an influential individual in God’s Kingdom. In my mind’s eye, I can see this young lady with an apron around her waist excitedly preparing a delicious dinner for her family. She...

I came across a poem in one of my favorite devotional books, Streams in the Desert, and wanted to share it with you. Chance has not brought this ill to me; It’s God’s own hand, so let it be, For He sees what I cannot see. There is a purpose for each pain, And He one day will make it plain That earthly loss is heavenly gain. Like as a piece of...

HOPE. A word with a powerful meaning; a reality with great expectation; and an open invitation for any to experience. Hope means to desire with expectation of obtainment. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that ye may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost. Waiting takes on a whole new meaning when hope is...