In her book Treasures in Dark Places, Leanna Cinquanta shares a powerful, haunting story of an encounter she had with Jesus Christ. It’s worth recounting here because she came face to face with the suffering Messiah so clearly revealed to us in the prophecy of the suffering servant described in Isaiah 53: Face-to-Face A new year had begun—1986. … [Read more...]

Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went with their two-year-old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa—to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another young Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, and the four of them sought God for direction. In those days of much tenderness and devotion and sacrifice, … [Read more...]

Christ is our King, Advocate, Redeemer, Propitiation, Judge, Healer, Sorrow-bearer, Wisdom, Sanctification, Redemption, Prophet, High priest, Bread of Life,  Water of life, Bridegroom, Strength, Keeper, Friend, Hope, Salvation, and Passover. He is not only all these things that I have mentioned: He is also our Mediator, our Sanctifier, our … [Read more...]

Please I am writing this out of a true sense of deep compassion and love and not from any other motive. God alone is the author and finisher of our faith. The whole work of sanctification and every good word, work, or thought found in me, is the effect of His power and abundant grace. Without Him, I can do nothing. In the strictest sense, 'He … [Read more...]

Not all Envy is Bad But Motive is Vital Envy can motivate you to pursue success in life or be a positive motivation to make you do something worthwhile in your life. Solomon wrote that he “observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbours. But this, too, is meaningless— like chasing the wind” (Ecclesiastes 4: 4 … [Read more...]

What is the difference between envy and jealousy? Jealousy is more directed at a person, while envy is directed more at possessions, positions, or what they have. The original sin in Genesis 3 was actually jealousy – that of Satan himself in the heavenlies before God created man. Satan is God’s creation and he was not created evil; he became … [Read more...]

The book of Acts provides the basic history of the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let’s briefly examine what the apostles had to say about this very controversial subject. In Acts 1:8 we read, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be … [Read more...]

The Old Testament Passover Lamb, a type of Christ, was examined for 72 defects. The true Lamb of God, our Lord Jesus Christ, was absolutely without fault. No wonder Pilate said to the chief priests and the people, “I find no fault in this Man.” In Genesis 22, the Bible tells us when Abraham was about to sacrifice his son, Isaac, God provided … [Read more...]

In His Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25, the next group of people that Jesus talks about, that will be impacted by His coming are the servants who were given talents. The parable relates to how the master divided the money among his servants according to each of their abilities. For the kingdom of heaven is like a man travelling to a far country, … [Read more...]

The four hardest statements to make in a marriage or in any relationship are these: 1. I was wrong. 2. I am really sorry. 3. Forgive me. 4. I need help. Forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same. Forgiveness must take place in the heart for otherwise it is worthless. For out of the fullness (the overflow, the superabundance) of the heart … [Read more...]