2 Corinthians 1:5. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. Sufferings and Consolation Sufferings and consolation go together in the Christian life.  You can’t have the comfort from Christ without the sufferings.  Paul made it pretty clear that sufferings can be enduring, or lasting.  That is…

2 Corinthians 7:11. For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.…

2 Corinthians 12:9. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Just Make the Trouble Go Away When the Lord gives us a thorn in…

Isaiah 5:12  And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the operation of his hands. Some People Just Don’t Care About God Some people just don’t care about God.  They do not think about Him.  They don’t check with…

Isaiah 59:1. Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: Sin Hinders Revival The Lord can work miracles in our lives.  He is there ready to hear.  The problem is that often we have sin in our lives and hinder the progress of God.…

Isaiah 57:15. 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. Revival is a…

Galatians 4:1. Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; The Christian Has it All in Christ The heir and the servant are no different, for all practical purposes, until the heir comes of age to take over his…

Song of Songs 5:1. I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: … Matthew 22:30. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. Your Spouse is Your Brother or Sister First Your spouse is your sister in Christ or brother…

Psalms 10:17. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: The Desire of the Humble The Lord hears the desires and wants of the humble spirit.  When we are proud, the Lord will not hear our prayers or desires.  We need to…

Psalms 7:9. Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. Getting Tired of This Old World Sometimes we just get tired of living with the heathen, in this wicked, old world. David asked God if He could let the…

2 Samuel 24:25. And David built there an altar unto the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the Lord was intreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel. David the Mediator David was a mediator for the nation of Israel.  He fulfilled the offices of prophet, priest, and King;…

Ecclesiastes 1:14-15. I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. All is Vanity When it comes down to it, everything in this world ends in vanity.…

Ecclesiastes 1:17-18. And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Too Much Knowledge is Not Good The more you learn in life, the more it can…

“The Christian, of all men, needs courage and resolution.” – Gurnall, William, 1617-1679. “The Christian in Complete Armour” 2 Chronicles 32:7. Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: Courage and…