But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33, King James Version (KJV) I love it when the Lord demonstrates His ability to provide for all of our needs. I have two friends, whom I’ll call Jack and Jill, who were… Continue reading You can’t handle the truth! Can you?
Category: God-dependence
Have you been Hannahtized?
And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. – 1 Samuel 1:18, KJV I remember clearly a conversation I had once with a dear friend who has since passed away. During our talk, I addressed the… Continue reading Have you been Hannahtized?
Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
And having seen that they were troubled and tormented in [their] rowing, for the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night [between 3:00-6:00 a.m.] He came to them, walking [directly] on the sea. And He acted as if He meant to pass by them, – Mark 6:48, Amplified Bible (AMP) Not… Continue reading Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
Acres of Diamonds
For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. – Deuteronomy 30:11, KJV We like to complicate matters. It’s just our way. Take, for example, the famous Acres of Diamonds story, popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s by American Baptist minister Russell… Continue reading Acres of Diamonds
How many signs do you need to trust?
And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house. – Judges 6:15, KJV When we first meet Gideon, his faith is tiny. By the time we finish reading about Gideon, he has become the faith-filled,… Continue reading How many signs do you need to trust?
Have you been to spiritual boot camp?
Take [with me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus. – 2 Timothy 2:3, Amplified Bible (AMP) I have never served in the military, but I have a high regard for those who have. In talking with many friends and family… Continue reading Have you been to spiritual boot camp?
BEST OF TQFG: What we have here is a failure to communicate.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from February 22, 2014. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team But when the people of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, they worked cunningly… – Joshua 9:3-4, Amplified Bible (AMP) One day when my elder daughter was just a toddler, I left the house to… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: What we have here is a failure to communicate.
BEST OF TQFG: The wilderness has its benefits.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from October 24, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Then Jesus was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. – Matthew 4:1, Amplified Bible (AMP) The idea of “wandering in the wilderness” doesn’t gin up happy… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: The wilderness has its benefits.
Brian takes a walk.
A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. – Proverbs 16:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) My friend Brian was becoming more and more disgruntled at work. Recently, he came home and told his wife, “I am not happy at work. I wonder if it is time to start… Continue reading Brian takes a walk.
O, to be the king!
When you come to the land which the Lord your God gives you and you possess it and live there, and then say, We will set a king over us like all the nations that are about us, – Deuteronomy 17:14, Amplified Bible (AMP) In Deuteronomy 17, long before the days of the Judges or… Continue reading O, to be the king!