During our Lord’s Day meeting, reflections on the glory of the Lord Jesus brought our minds back to the claim by the Queen of Sheba when confronted with the splendor and majesty of Solomon’s court: “Truly, the half has not been told.”
Moving from the final chapter of the Bible (Revelation 22) to Isaiah 55, we are challenged to come to Christ as the fountain of living water in order to find true satisfaction.
Romans 8 is an encouragement for us as we are reminded that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
The story of King Hezekiah’s reform policies is encouraging to us as we think about ways to pursue the Lord more closely and revive our hearts for worship.
Many of us were troubled by a video showing some officers that refused to stoop down and help up a man they had shoved to the ground. On the other hand, the Lord Jesus is an example of one who didn’t refuse to stoop. By looking at the story of the good Samaritan, we can see some of the barriers that often keep us from helping those who clearly need help.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Lord’s disciples faced one of their darkest nights. But the Lord was with them. Reflecting on this scene from Matthew 26 and John 18, we can learn several important lessons for ourselves as we pass through difficult experiences.
Thoughts shared from the final days of the Lord's time here on earth can encourage us as we reflect on His love, power, and promises.
This is a brief Mother’s Day message on Deborah, given during our Lord’s Day Zoom meeting. May we all learn from her example of courage and faithfulness in the midst of social and spiritual decline.
Here are a few thoughts shared on our Sunday morning Zoom call by Brother Colbert Martin concerning the Lord Jesus being worshiped by two individuals who have seen Him clearly. May we imitate them in their devotion!
A brief Resurrection Morning meditation on the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24). May we be encouraged by the way the resurrected Lord draws near these two troubled followers as we endure our own strange season of trouble.
March 8th is celebrated across the globe as International Women’s Day. The day is set aside to draw attention to the worldwide struggle for women’s rights and freedom from oppression. Sadly, throughout human history, women have suffered disproportionately in all cultures and epochs. But the world’s attempts to free or empower women have often led only to new forms of bondage. The true women’s liberation movement was inaugurated by the Lord Jesus when He came proclaiming the Kingdom of God. By considering four women’s encounters with Jesus, we can see the power that can be gained by giving Him our heart, body, mind, and entire life.
The Lord Jesus is completely unique and peerless. He is both the mighty Lion of Judah and the meek and lowly Lamb of God. As we come to Him, we can be assured of both His willingness and ability to come to our aid.
Considering five passages where we hear the voice of God calling us to come, Brother Ken Huebner reminds us all that when we come to Jesus, we are satisfied with the richest of fare, filled to the overflow with His Spirit, and able to bless those around us.
Brother Viv John shared this message at our midweek meeting, drawing our attention to the conclusion of Matthew’s gospel, where the Lord gives His followers the Great Commission. May we be likewise challenged by our living Lord to “Go”!
During a visit to South Florida, Brother Ashton Bristol shared this stirring call to serve the Lord with enthusiasm and excitement as we wait for His coming. Referring to the Apostle John’s presentation of the Lord Jesus in his gospel, Brother Ashton encourages us to take a fresh look at the Lamb of God—a look that will rekindle our passion for Him and fuel our service for His kingdom.
Speaking from Hebrews 9:24-27, Brother Colbert Martin shared some thoughts on the three instances of the word “appear” in that passage. The Lord appeared once in the past on account of sin, He appears now in the presence of the Father, and He will appear in the future at His coming. May these thoughts encourage you to walk worthy of your calling in Christ.
During his time in South Florida, Brother Carlton Jones from Jamaica shared this power call to consider the worthiness of God and our appropriate response. By walking through a catalog of biblical examples of people who were struck by the worthiness of the Lord, Brother Carlton showed the impact of truly coming to grips with God’s ultimate worth.
During a visit to South Florida, Brother Paul Palmer Sr. shared some thoughts at the Thursday night meeting from the Song of Solomon. While there are several ways to read this beautiful book, it is very moving to consider the Lord Jesus’s affections toward the individual believer.
Twice in Mark 10, the Lord Jesus asks, “What do you want me to do for you?”: first to James and John and again to blind Bartimaeus. As we reflect on the Lord’s Supper, may we be like the blind man and ask the Lord for renewed sight that we might better understand and appreciate all that was accomplished in the death and resurrection of the Son of Man.
Just like the first creation, the new creation in Christ is gracious, glorious, good, gradual, and goal-oriented. As we prepare to enter a new year, let us reflect on the power of the new creation the Lord has brought us into with our new birth.