The Mystery Of God
What is a mystery, but that which is hid and not revealed. It is thus not understood. In the economy of God, His design, and wisdom, one of the greatest mysteries declared in the Old Testament, and realized on the day of Pentecost, just after Jesus' death and resurrection, was the outpouring of the Spirit upon all flesh, and the indwelling of the heart by the Spirit. Christ came to live in the heart and soul, forever to be one with the believer, and the believer with Him.
The Giver And The Gifts
That which makes the "gifts" of God to mankind so valuable, and worthy, is the ONE who is giving them. God always acts out of love in the giving of HIs gifts, especially the gift of His Son. Not only does He give all things with Him, but in sending Him to this earth to obtain redemption for us, He gave HIs Spirit to dwell in the heart. Not only would the Lord Jesus deal with all the sins of man by His sacrifice, but He would come to dwell in the heart by His Spirit. This is the greatest of Gift, Christ Himself.
The Day When The Wheels Came Off
It is not a good thing to fight against God. Pharaoh and his army did so, and they were destroyed. Saul of Tarsus, who would become, Paul the Apostle, fought against God, not realizing that he was doing so. In God's mercy, because he knew the heart of Saul, the Lord changed the heart of Saul from that of an enemy, to that of a most fruitful servant, through whom the blessing of God would span centuries, the lives of many multitudes being blessed.
Loving God
What does it mean to love God? Is it truly possible to love God? How can we love God? These are all questions concerning the greatest quest that mankind could ever pursue, for in this quest is revealed a beauty, and power of the Eternal Love, and that revealed in Christ. To love Christ is to be His, to live for Him, to abide in Him, and know the power of His indestructible, blessed eternal life.
Faith's Shielding Power
Who is our Shield but Christ Himself? But how does He shield us from our enemy, and his attacks? It is first of all by an attitude of faith IN Christ. It is as we take our stand to believe, trust in, and obey Him, that His power becomes operative in our hearts and lives. We are thus strengthened to overcome our enemy by the faith that Christ gives.
To Every Kindred, Tongue, People, And Nation
The vision of God concerning a lost world goes beyond the capacity of man to grasp. It is in looking heavenward that we catch a glimpse of what He is doing, working in our day, to reach to the far corners of the earth, seeking whom He can save. The Great Shepherd is ever looking to save that one who is far away, alone, and lost upon the mountains in the wilderness with none to help. He will breach every kindred, tongue, people and nation, to find him. He will not rest until He has finished His work.
The Vision And The Power
God's way of dealing with men is first by revelation, that unveiling of Himself by His Word, and the testimony of Christ. When the vision, or perception of Christ comes in power, then faith is born, and increased. It is in the vision of Christ, and the knowledge of His Word and will, that He gives power to those who seek Him for it. He pours, as Wesley put it, "...strength into strengthless souls, and life into the dead."
The Power Within By The Spirit
Christ dwells in the heart by faith to strengthen the soul. He does this in order that the aroma of His life, and the power of His person, should be known on this earth. That strengthening is also a witness to the world that He is God, and that He has come to men, not only to save them, but to reveal to them His blessed life, His goodness being revealed through them, and seen in their works.
The Patience And Longsuffering Of God
The Almighty God reveals His patience and longsuffering in that He, being everlasting Love, does not desire that any should perish. He has done all in Christ to save all men, however, those men are sinners, and must be won. Their rebellious hearts must be conquered by the revelation of their helpless, sinful, lost state, to call upon Him who is truly waiting to be wanted. He waits to save, and bless.
The Moving Of The Spirit Of God
It has been written in a hymn, that, "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants His footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm." How does He do this? It is by the moving of the Spirit of God upon individuals, circumstances, or things. He works in the heart to reveal His character and nature, through circumstances to manifest His power, but also in and through things, to bring about His perfect will on this earth.