by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Covenant, Faith, Law of God, Man's Nature, Prayer
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” (Isaiah...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Almighty God, Attributes of God, Faith, Prayer
“Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” (Matthew 6:8) The scene in Matthew 6 involves a crowd of people gathered to hear what Jesus had to say. And on this particular day the Lord is teaching them...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Covenant, Faith, Law of God, Man's Nature, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Total Depravity
“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.” (Ecclesiastes 7:29) The words of Solomon in this passage present a piercing summary of the human condition. In a single sentence he declares both the dignity of...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Faith, Jesus Christ, Prayer
“And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two thou hast chosen.” (Acts 1:24) This verse in the first chapter of Acts teaches a foundational principle that all believers should practice. The occasion is a vacancy...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Prayer
“The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”(2 Chronicles 6:10) Christ’s...
by Adoring God | Jan 1, 2019 | Attributes of God, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Quiet Time, Salvation
“As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause, who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number.” (Job 5:8-9) The greatest pursuit of the believer’s life is not wealth, health, influence, or success… but to know the Source of...