by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Providence
“I know that thou canst do everything, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.” (Job 42:2) Job, one of the oldest books in the Bible, recounts the life of a godly man by the same name who, after a long period of suffering, questioning, and humbling,...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Faith, Godly Meditation, Worship
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17) One of our highest pursuits as believers is to grow in faith, which is accomplished by actively and consistently planting God’s Word in our minds and hearts. Indeed, Scripture teaches...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance, Salvation
“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14) This plea of the psalmist captures the heart of those who recognize their deep need for God’s presence and favor. It also reminds us that the satisfaction our souls long...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance
“But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.” (2 Thessalonians 2:13) This powerful verse lays out God’s...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Faith, Man's Nature, Prayer, Providence
“Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.” (Psalm 102:8) In Psalm 102, the author uses a series of vivid poetic metaphors to convey the depths of affliction and sorrow he is experiencing, “my days disappear...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Jesus Christ, Law of God, Man's Nature, Repentance
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” (John 17:17) The believer’s journey to holiness—i.e., our sanctification—is directly linked to the truth of God’s Word. This process of sanctification is so much more than just the Christian call to be morally...
