WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? I was asked a version of this question yesterday. This is an excerpt from FINDING THE SAFEST PLACE ON EARTH that Manny explained to Jack when he asked that question. “In Paradise, Adam and Eve had a tight relationship with God and all things were very good. […]
“If I’m seeing this right, Manny, you’re saying I’ve been putting myself first and Jesus second. What I need to do instead is put Jesus first and me below Him. Is that what you mean by my standing in the wrong place?” “That’s exactly what I mean, Jack. You’ve been treating Jesus like a puppy […]
“Jack, listen closely. Praying for God’s will to be done doesn’t mean asking Him to follow you and giving Him directions for what you think He should do. It means you seek out His will and follow Him to be His hands extended to others. “You’ve asked God to come into your world and help […]
My soul is surroundedby the Spirit of Christ.Like a fish in the ocean, or a bird in the air. “My Spirit is in you.Feel My presence.Fill your mind with Me.Seek My will.”
It’s not this book or that book, not this or that Bible verse, not this new idea or understanding, not this thought or that thought. It’s Christ living in you 24 hours a day. His breath, words, touch. His vision and understanding. Your disposition should be to watch, listen, and serve; ask before you act; […]
Christ’s Spirit is in you. Feel His presence. Fill your mind with Him. Seek His will.
“That’s the way it needs to be with you, Jack. If you think you’re in charge of your life and all you need is for Jesus to help you every now and again, like a person you’ve hired part-time for the job, then you’ll fail over and over. In the end, you’ll be a hopeless […]
Have you recently suffered from spiritual warfare, physical decline, mental challenges, or financial hardships? David Wilkerson offers this perspective. “God’s Spirit has led you into the wilderness. Let Him complete His work of building into you utter dependence and trust. You will come out with confidence—and you will have godly compassion and strength to help […]
Salvation is so simple. God offers the free grace of His Son’s death on the cross, and all we need do is accept it. It’s sad so many people reject His gift.“No thank You, God,” the rejectors say. “I have to do it on my own. I have to earn my salvation. I’m going to […]
Lord, I often find myself not taking time to spend with You because I’m so busy with personal and worldly affairs. I let things distract me from what is really important. In order to grow closer to You on a daily basis, I need to avoid some of the distractions and entanglements of the world. […]