"And there will be great earthquakes in various places..." (Luke 21:11 NKJ). Revivals seem to parallel natural phenomena. Occurrences in the natural world are usually accompanied by similar events in the spiritual world. The San Francisco earthquake happened at the...
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him..." (Heb. 11:6 NKJ). According to scripture, pleasing the Lord is within the reach of all of us. Out of the Dark Ages came a concept of God as One Who was vindictive. He angrily watched every move people made. If...
"Make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts" (Rom. 13:14 NKJ). You have doubtless heard the old saying: "People do not plan to fail, they just fail to plan." This verse addresses those who actually do plan to fail. They work failure into their...
"Taking the shield of faith...to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one" (Eph. 6:16 NKJ). Crimes of passion take place when the enemy ignites an inflammable area within the human personality. We hear of flaming anger, fiery jealousy, burning passion, of...
"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" (3 John 2). In Greek the word translated health in this verse is hugiaino (hoog-ee-ah'ee-no) from which we derive our English word hygiene. It is defined as...
"And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord..." (Isa. 11:3). In the original Hebrew this expression quick understanding is "quick scented." It is the Hebrew word for spirit, ruwach (roo'akh) which has to do with breathing, respiration,...
"Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people - who had come against Judah; and they were defeated" (2 Chron. 20:22 NKJ). Think of it! Singing and praising your way to victory. Singing and praising your way through...
"When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him" (Isa. 59:19 NKJ). The original Hebrew word translated standard is this verse is nuwc (noos). It is an unusual word signifying something displayed in order to put to...
"My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places" (Isa. 32:18 NKJ). Have you ever walked into a home and felt peace and serenity? Have you ever been in a home that gave you a feeling of turmoil, confusion, or even...
"Whoever believes will not act hastily" (Isa. 28:16 NKJ). It is too late in the day for rash action. You and I have been serving the Lord too long to begin making snap judgments, jumping to conclusions, or becoming impulsive. This promise is an assurance that we...
"Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth..." (Isa. 43:18-19 NKJ). "Former things" are those that have occurred during the last few years - recent things or things that are still...
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