"Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard...

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20). Our Father who are in heaven, hallowed be Your name! We long for Your kingdom to come, and for Your will to be done on earth as it is being done in heaven. This we claim, and for this we pray in the Holy name of Jesus Christ. Amen. When you look at he...

"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek" (Hebrews 6:19, 20). Dear Heavenly Father, as we find ourselves sailing on very choppy and uncertain waters, our hearts are moved to respond in gratitude, "we have an anchor that keeps the soul, steadfast and sure, while the billows roll," We thank You because it is "fastened to the Rock which cannot move," and that Rock is Jesus the Christ, in whose name...

 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me" (Revelation 3:20). Father, You are our Hope of eternal life. By sending Your Son, and our Savior Jesus Christ to die in our place, You showed us Your heart of love. How grateful we are for such a love! Please keep us close to Your side, and please feel welcome to enter our lives and abide with us. By faith we throw the doors of our hearts wide open and ask You...

"Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect" (Matthew 24:44; 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17). Heavenly Father, Creator of all things! Giver and Sustainer! We look to You for our daily bread! We wait on You for all good gifts. We love You and we thank You for the promise that You are coming back for us! When You do, please help us to be ready! "Even so, come Lord Jesus!" Amen. As a youth, one of the songs we sang in MV (Missionary Volunteers) Society was, What if it...

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ' "I will never leave you nor forsake you” ' " (Hebrews 13:5, emphasis supplied). My Father and my God, I come before You to say thank You for another day of life! I thank you for providing for my needs; for loving me in spite of my unworthiness, and for the promise of everlasting life, after this life is over. I love You Lord because You first loved me! And I give You thanks in the precious Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, our Savior, and...

"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ' "I will never leave you nor forsake you” ' " (Hebrews 13:5, emphasis supplied). Dear God, it is with a grateful heart that we draw near to the Throne of Grace to receive from You words of eternal life! We are holding fast to Your promise that You will never leave or forsake us. This promise gives us hope! Thank You so much, in the blessed Name of Jesus the Christ. Amen. I believe at this point in Gideon's journey the dialogue between him and God...

"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ' "I will never leave you nor forsake you” ' " (Hebrews 13:5, emphasis supplied). We thank You dear loving Heavenly Father, for taking into consideration our individuality, and for dealing with us accordingly, as You help us to grow in faith! We thank You for this in the blessed name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Amen. We are now in chapter 7 of the Judges. I am sure you will agree with me, as we study together, that this is perhaps the most...

"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ' "I will never leave you nor forsake you” ' " (Hebrews 13:5, emphasis supplied). Eternal Father, gracious God, please draw divinely close to us, and help us to feel the relentless love that You have for Your people. May we know that when everything else fail we can count on You! In the Holy name of Jesus Christ I  offer this prayer. Amen and Amen. This is our seventh day in the story of Gideon. Perhaps you and I will discover  instances in Gideon's journey that...

"Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ' "I will never leave you nor forsake you” ' " (Hebrews 13:5, emphasis supplied). Our Father, it is very encouraging to know that You keep Your word! That whatever You promise You will fulfill. And You have promised that You will never leave us nor forsake us! This promise gives us hope, and we thank You for it, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Savior. Amen. We are now on the sixth message of the story of Gideon, one of the...