Faith – Page 26 – Rising with the Son

Just Say the WORD

In Matthew 8, a centurion, whose servant was sick at home, came to Jesus asking for help. When Jesus agreed to go and heal the servant, He was astonished to hear the centurion say: “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant willContinueContinue reading “Just Say the WORD”

Just Say the Word

He sent out his word and healed them… (Psalm 107:20 NIV) I often heard this verse quoted by other Christians, but didn’t quite understand its meaning, until I started to believe. The Roman centurion did too. He believed that Jesus’ word was powerful enough to heal his beloved servant, who was sick and about toContinueContinue reading “Just Say the Word”

A Woman After God’s Own Heart

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. (Proverbs 31:30-31 NLT) The one woman that I’d like to praise is my mother. I can’t help but think of her whenContinueContinue reading “A Woman After God’s Own Heart”

Only Faith Beyond This Point

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NIV) If faith is the key we need to unlock the doors we must pass through in life, not many of us would getContinueContinue reading “Only Faith Beyond This Point”

Hope for the Hopeless

The LORD showed me all around, and everywhere I looked I saw bones that were dried out. He said, “Ezekiel, son of man, can these bones come back to life?” I replied, “LORD God, only you can answer that.” He then told me to say: Dry bones, listen to what the LORD is saying toContinueContinue reading “Hope for the Hopeless”

Abraham, the Father of Faith?

At this time of year, my Bible reading plan takes me back to the beginning. I have revisited the story of Abraham, or Abram as he was first known. The great thing about starting at the beginning is that God gives you fresh insights, and the story of Abraham is no exception. In Genesis, chapterContinueContinue reading “Abraham, the Father of Faith?”

Wisdom Deficiency

If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 AMP) I’m often amazed by people’s lack of wisdom. Last week, I watched a movie based on a true story ofContinueContinue reading “Wisdom Deficiency”

Turn the Other Cheek

Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. (Proverbs 20:22 NLT) Does the first part of the verse ring a bell? The Bible constantly reminds us not to have a retaliatory attitude. In Romans 12:19-21, Paul advises the recipients of his letter (who I imagine wereContinueContinue reading “Turn the Other Cheek”

Expect Rejection

A few days later Felix came back with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish. Sending for Paul, they listened as he told them about faith in Christ Jesus. As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the coming day of judgment, Felix became frightened. “Go away for now,” he replied. “When it isContinueContinue reading “Expect Rejection”

Stronger Than Ever

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NIV) It’s been often said that “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” and I believe that this is the point that Paul is making in today’s passage.ContinueContinue reading “Stronger Than Ever”