Sometimes it can appear as if Jesus is far away. Perhaps He has forgotten of us, perhaps He doesn't care, perhaps He's too busy. Sometimes it can appear as if Jesus is a God far off, and not near. But in fact, Jesus is just the opposite: God is just the opposite, for it is …
Tag: trial
Boasting in The Cross
David says in Psalms 21:5, speaking of "the king," "His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him." This is quite remarkable. David had many earthly and fleshly things to glory of. If he wanted to boast about something of worldly value he had no lack of material. He …
Transforming the Valley
In the midst of affliction, we as Christians can thrive. We can transform the valleys of our lives into beautiful and lush places. This is only possible through The Holy Spirit, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Notice what Psalms says, "Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south." [Psa …
Boundaries on the Waters
The Father sets boundaries on our trials and afflictions. He graciously and mercifully does this. David says to God of the waters, "Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth" [Psa 104:9] And The LORD also promises, "When thou passest through the waters, …
