And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in...

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in...

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions,...

Good people die, and no one understands or even cares. But when they die, no calamity can hurt them. Those who live good lives find peace and rest in death. (Isaiah 57: 1, 2, Good News Translation) Heavenly Father, we look to You for comfort in the midst of pain and You are always there. Help us to remember that You are larger than any calamity and that even pain must give way to Your comfort. Thank You dear Father in the name of Jesus Savior. Amen. This is a very comforting text. It is the complete assurance that God...

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1: 9-11, NKJV). Dear God, we have come to the second part of this message; please speak to us and by Your grace help us to hear and obey Your voice. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. We...

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1: 9-11, NKJV). Gracious God, in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray that Your Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth as we come into Your Presence seeking Your guidance in the study of the Holy Scriptures. This I...

And He said, “Go, and tell this people:  ‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ “Make the heart of this people dull, And their ears heavy, nd shut their eyes; Lest they see with their eyes, And hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and return and be healed.” (Isaiah 6: 9, 10). Dear God, we thank You for Your keeping care over us. We need You with us especially when we are moved to answer a call that is not easy. Please stay with us and enable us to do Your will, faithfully....

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6: 8, NKJV). Gracious God, please help us to respond promptly and lovingly to Your call. If it takes a vision of Your majesty to do this, then prepare us and give us such a vision we pray, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Our Scripture is taken from an experience of the prophet Isaiah. This vision is obviously so important that it is dated:  "In the sixth year of the...

What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? (Psalm 8: 4, NKJV). Gracious Lord and Father, "how excellent is Your name in all the earth!" Wherever we turn our eyes, Your glory can be seen. Please help us to know that You are God, and that like You there is no other. May we love You and serve You with all our hearts. In the name which is above every name we offer this prayer. Amen. Have you ever took time to consider your value as a person? I am not...

But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.  And if they were all one member, where would the body be? (1 Corinthians 12: 18, NKJV). Heavenly Parent, we come to You in no other name but the name of Your Son and our Savior Jesus Christ to thank You for Your matchless love. Please stay with us and help us to discover what is Your will for us then enable us to live according to that will, for Christ's sake. Amen. When we speak about the body of Christ we are usually...