The Greatest Friend Can Be Trusted Completely
THE GREATEST FRIEND CAN BE TRUSTED COMPLETELY This is the great reality. Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in men. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. Psalm 56:9 This one thing I know: God is for me! Psalm 56:11 In…
The Closest Friend
I KNOW A FRIEND I know a Friend who has been the ideal friend to me. I think the old songwriter knew the same Friend when he wrote that great song: ‘What a Friend we have in Jesus.’ I think the writer of the Psalms knew this Friend. Psalm 54:4 But God is my helper….
What Would The Characteristics Of An Ideal Friend Be?
WHAT WOULD THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL FRIEND BE? Have you ever thought about this? Here are some ideals: 1. An ideal friend would be consistent and constant. 2. An ideal friend would always be available. 3. An ideal friend would always understand. 4. An ideal friend would always help. 5. An ideal friend would…
The Greatest Friend
We all need friends. Friends are the special people in our lives. They may only be acquaintances or those with whom you associate. Human friends can mean so much in our lives. Friends have the capacity to influence and encourage us. Do you have any real friends that you can totally depend upon? There is…
The Result
THE RESULT God will respond! I believe that God does not delay in responding. As we approach God like children He will move towards us. James 4:8 When you draw close to God, God will draw close to you. This is a promise and commitment from God. It is something that we can be sure…
What Must We Do?
THE CURSE OF THIS AGE Every age has its particular problems. Right now we have several. They hold us back from wanting and experiencing more of God. They include: materialism, legalism and busyness. We also live in an age of religious busyness. Instead of experiencing God we have, PROGRAMS, EVENTS, FUNCTIONS, STRUCTURES and COMMITTEES, and…
The Desire
THE DESIRE Moses had a desire to experience more of God. Exodus 33:18 ‘Then Moses asked to see God’s glory’. He wanted more of God. We are encouraged to taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps 34:8) This must be because there is more to experience. We should live like this, wanting to…
I Want To Want God More
Many of the great people in the Bible wanted more of God. Moses was one! He asked to see God’s glory. David was another. Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? The Apostle Paul also wanted more of God. This is how he…
Nearer To Him
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRESENCE AND THE MANIFEST PRESENCE They are not the same and we can have the one without the other. We know that the Lord is here, but we can remain totally unaware of it. Only as we become aware of His presence is His presence manifest. He wants to show Himself…
He Will Never Leave Us
HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US This is a reassuring fact! Deuteronomy 31:6 The LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be…