“For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me” (Genesis 22:12). Trials from the Lord will reveal to believers what they love and appreciate the most. A big part of the reason for the Lord’s testing Abraham at Moriah was to show him what […]
“Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials” (Daniel 1:9). God’s favor is the rich reward of obedience. God delights in granting special grace and favor to those whose hearts are set on pleasing Him. For example, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord” and […]
“Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28) The question before us all is: Are we included in the “many” whose sins he bore? And will we be saved by […]
Trials' Lessons: Right Priorities
/in Steadfast Hope“For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me” (Genesis 22:12). Trials from the Lord will reveal to believers what they love and appreciate the most. A big part of the reason for the Lord’s testing Abraham at Moriah was to show him what […]
Integrity Enjoys God's Favor
/in Steadfast Hope“Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials” (Daniel 1:9). God’s favor is the rich reward of obedience. God delights in granting special grace and favor to those whose hearts are set on pleasing Him. For example, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord” and […]
Authentic vs. Phony Faith
/in Steadfast Hope“Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28) The question before us all is: Are we included in the “many” whose sins he bore? And will we be saved by […]