Isaiah 7 speaks to people living in a moment of fear. King Ahaz looked around and saw threats on every side. His nation felt unstable, his enemies seemed strong, and the future looked uncertain. That may sound familiar to many people today. In America, many are worried about politics, violence, the economy, division, morality, leadership, and the direction of the…
In life, we often encounter people who promise us peace and calm. They offer solutions to our problems. Yet, deep down, we know the storm is far from over. This idea is echoed in a biblical warning from Jeremiah 6:14, which says, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. But what does this mean in simple terms, and why should…
“But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away” (Matt. 13:25)”. Understanding the Subtle Tactics of Evil and the Call for Spiritual Vigilance The parable in Matthew 13:25 is a profound illustration of how evil can infiltrate unnoticed, particularly when spiritual vigilance wanes. It describes a farmer who, while sleeping, unknowingly allows…
The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher,vanity of vanities! All is vanity (Ecc. 1:1-). Reflections for Contemporary Life The book of Ecclesiastes, one of the wisdom books of the Bible, offers profound insights into the human condition. It discusses the fleeting nature of life and the pursuit of meaningful…
“Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and the leaven of Herod.” Mark 8:15 Dear Saints In May 2020, I sensed the Lord warning the church. We were urged to be on the alert for the spirit of deception. Beware of the Spirit of Deception. Since the days of the early church, Satan has actively opposed the truth of God’s Word.…
In October 2019, I wrote a series of blog posts titled “A Time to Discern and Position. These are unprecedented times. The Covid-19 global pandemic has changed the way we live each day. As such, I decided to repost them. “I continue to pray for your love to grow and increase beyond measure, bringing you into the rich revelation of…
I have written several posts regarding the necessity for believers to develop and use their discernment in this new era of the church. The Bible says we are to test prophetic words. While not every prophetic word will correspond to a passage in scripture we must ask ourselves does this word reflect the essence and purity of the Word of…
And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what really matters, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. (Phil. 1:9-11) A Time to Discern…
