In the Jewish mind, the subject of numbers is very significant. Throughout the Scriptures, there are obvious references to specific numbers that were undeniably placed there by the Holy Spirit because of some special significance. Patrick Fairbairn said: "If God has given all things their significance, and defined their bounds according to time, space, power, … Continue reading NUMBERS AND SCRIPTURES
LORD SEND PEACE
Jehovah-shalom: (The Lord sends peace.) Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. Behold, a greater than Solomon … Continue reading LORD SEND PEACE
HAS GOD CALLED YOU?
God hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, … but now is my kingdom not from hence. Expecting till his enemies are made his footstool. The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of … Continue reading HAS GOD CALLED YOU?
WHAT ARE WE STANDING AGAINST?
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Division, disunity, and discord are constants in a world ruined by sin. On virtually every front, over every conceivable issue, mankind is at war with itself. Driven by pride and greed, everyone wants his or her own way, and no one is given to sacrificing or surrendering for the sake of … Continue reading WHAT ARE WE STANDING AGAINST?
MY SPIRIT LONGS FOR THEE
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so, might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 5:21 Asian bondage. But they sighed and groaned by reason of the bondage, and their cry came up unto God. He had respect unto his covenant, and looked upon … Continue reading MY SPIRIT LONGS FOR THEE
BE DOERS OF THE WORD
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Hear ye, therefore, the parable of the sower. 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the wayside. —Matthew 13:18-19. In the parable of the … Continue reading BE DOERS OF THE WORD
DYING FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div The LORD's anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God (1 Chronicles 13:10). A business friend of mine confessed that he did not like to read. He found it a difficult discipline. I replied "If … Continue reading DYING FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
GOD’S OATH CANNOT FAIL
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:—Hebrews 6:18. It is the glory of the gospel that it reveals glad tidings to hopeless sinners. It finds nothing in us … Continue reading GOD’S OATH CANNOT FAIL
I AM A CHRISTIAN
Beautiful Poem by Maya Angelou When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living. I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.' When I say 'I am a Christian', I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ … Continue reading I AM A CHRISTIAN
GOD OFTEN CALLS US TO GIVE UP OUR RIGHTS
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. —Philippians 4:5 The very test of consecration is our willingness not only to surrender the things that are wrong but to surrender our rights, to be willing to be subject. When God begins to subdue a soul, he often requires us to … Continue reading GOD OFTEN CALLS US TO GIVE UP OUR RIGHTS
THE MYSTICAL COURT 