Never again will they hunger or thirst. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Revelation 7:16-17) A Faithful Missionary Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most influential Christian women of the 20th century. Her …
What God Is to Me: Elisabeth Elliot (Part 1)
Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert…, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands. (Deuteronomy 8:2) Elisabeth Elliot Elisabeth Howard Elliot Gren (1926-2015) was a much-loved Christian missionary, author, and speaker. Through her writings and recordings, …
Bold Praying (Part 3)
May my cry and supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise…. May your hand be ready to help me…. I long for your salvation, Lord…. Let me live that I may praise you…. I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Psalm 119:169-176) You can read Bold Praying …
Bold Praying (Part 2)
O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid…. Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught. (Psalm 35:1-2, 55:1-2) You can go back and read Bold Praying (Part …
Bold Praying (Part 1)
Since we have a great high priest who has ascended into Heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a high priest who is able to empathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne …
All Your Anxieties
Cast all your anxieties, cares, concerns, and worries on God because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Kelly Willard’s Example In 1979, Kelly Willard wrote a praise song based upon the Scripture above. It’s called the “Cares Chorus” and goes like this: I cast all my cares upon You. I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet. …
Christ Changes the Calendar
If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the Lord’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then you will find your joy in …
Christ the Great Reverser
C. S. Lewis’s story The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, imagines a fictional country under the curse of an evil witch. It’s “always winter and never Christmas.” Everything is hopeless until Aslan the noble lion comes to make crooked things straight and rough ways smooth. Aslan represents Jesus, the Son of God, who came to destroy the devil’s works.1 …
Christ’s Way of Mercy
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) From my sermon preached at Iglesia Presbiteriana Oaklawn and other places. This Sermon Outline (handed out in English and Spanish): Christ Delights to Show Mercy Jesus Attaches Conditions to His Mercy We Must Not Conceal Our Sins We Must Confess Our …
Jesus’ Blessing (Part 3)
In Numbers 6:24-26, Jesus commands the priest to pronounce these benefits on His people: Verse 24 The LORD bless you and keep you. Verse 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. Verse 26 The LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace. When I was younger, I would get homesick for …