Thomas Watson in his book titled The Art of Divine Contentment discusses in Chapter 14 about fifteen rules about contentment. It is important for a Christian to learn contentment as the Apostle Paul describes here. Without it, we will be majorly out of sorts with the world and the Lord. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak…
We often think of a calling as a call to preach the gospel or a call to missions. In reality there is a calling for all to do something for the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:20-21 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Art thou called being a servant? care not…
The Lord is looking for a willing spirit in us anytime something needs to be done to accomplish His work. When the Jews built the tabernacle, first they had to come or be available. Exodus 35:21 And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and…
As strangers and pilgrims, we are not to let the lusts of the flesh overtake us. A stranger is someone who does not belong wherever they are at. 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Strangers and Pilgrims As strangers and…
The nation of Israel became a rejected nation after they decided they did not want what Christ came to offer. Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. A Rejected Nation The nation of Israel became a…
People draw joy from many things but the Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength for the Christian. When we try and draw comfort and joy from the things of this world, we are going to end up woefully short of the mark. Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your…
Even the little things are needed in the king’s palace. This spider takes hold with her hands to the walls of the palace and is diligent. Proverbs 30:28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in king’s palaces. In the King’s Palace Even the little things are needed in the king’s palace. This…
Little things make big things in the eyes of God. Little ants make big ant hills. Little locusts can destroy whole fields. The way they make big things is the little things work together. Proverbs 30:24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: Zechariah 4:10 For who…
Sometimes we have a bad attitude when someone does not pull their weight when we are trying to get something done. The same is true of the work of the Lord. Matthew 20:12-14 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and…
The Lord is a jealous God. He wants our dedication and service. He does not want to share us with any other. A husband or wife wants fidelity in a marriage and does not want to share the other with any one else. Exodus 20:5-6 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve…
This cloud that went between the children of Israel and the Egyptians was darkness to the Egyptians and light to the children of Israel. Exodus 14:19-20 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and…
Affliction can come in many forms in the saint’s life. We don’t often look at it the way Thomas Brooks describes but in reality our life is magnified through affliction. Job 7:17-18 What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him? And that thou shouldest visit him…
Pharaoh wanted to make sure that the children of Israel do not go too far for the Lord. The devil has the same goal for us today. He is okay with us serving God a little bit. Exodus 8:28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the Lord your…
The story of the lad who gave up two dried fish from his lunch may not make much sense to us in modern times. Tearing up bread makes sense, but what about fish. Mark 6:38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two…