In today’s passage Jesus says that He didn’t come to bring peace, but a sword. That’s a hard saying, but it’s something that all true believers will have to come to grips with. Your stand for Christ will cause divisions, conflict tests of loyalty. But through it all we can rest in the truth that the One who saved us will also keep us.
It is frustrating to take on a task only to discover that your efforts haven’t achieved the desired results. In today’s passage the Psalmist writs about the futility of putting our hands to things that are done through human reliance rather than Divine providence.
All of us have experienced situations where we’ve felt that no one could possibly understand what we were going through. It is true that each of us processes pain, loss, and disappointment differently. Even though you and I have experienced similar circumstances, I can’t really know how you feel- but God can, and He does.
No subject is more important or is so fully the key to sound theology as is that of the Covenant. The believer that is clear about God’s covenant of grace will be a well rooted and grounded believer- especially in times of turmoil and distress. Today we look at the 89th division of the Book of Psalms, written at a time when troubles were thick and heavy upon the dynasty of David and the land of Judah. But David knew what we all need to know at those times: Help Is On The Way.
Hope and despair are at opposite ends of our emotional spectrum, and in today’s message the psalmist takes us on his personal journey. It’s a lesson we all need to learn and the 88th division of the book of Psalms points the way.
Today’s teaching is from the 139th division of the book of Psalms, where we find the reassuring truth that unlike others, God loves us even though He knows all about us.
If you feel as if your life is unraveling, in today’s message with Dr. Tony Hart, help is on the way. We’re in the 89th division of the Book of Psalms.
He’s a provider. He’s a protector. He’s a role model. He’s a shoulder to cry on. He’s an ear to listen. He’s a confidante. He’s a counselor. He’s a companion. Who is he? He’s a Father. And to all the men filling those roles in the lives of others, Happy Father’s Day!!
The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith in God is one of the most crucial disciplines for the believer today. Faith is the conviction of the things we hope for. Faith is the vehicle by which we are saved. It is what allows us to see the unseen. Faith is what gives us the ability to keep going when everything around us tells us to quit. Faith is what motivated the saints of old to acts of love and obedience. Moses… Joshua, Enoch, Abel, Noah, Rahab, Sara and countless others. Our greatest power comes from God.
The book of Hebrews refers to Jesus willingness to face the suffering of the cross and His death was because of “the joy that was set before Him.” It was the joy of redeeming mankind and restoring man’s broken relationship with God. From His experience we learn that God can use suffering, pain and persecution to ultimately resound to His honor and our joy. In God’s Word there are countless examples of God causing all that was meant for evil to work for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Biblical repentance is about more than “feeling sorry for what was done.” It is admirable to have a sense of sorrow when we have transgressed God’s law. But that’s only the beginning. To repent is to have a change of mind and a change of heart. The person who repents has a desire to never again commit the confessed and admitted act. Repentance is a 180 degree turn to then travel in the opposite direction. It is that kind of mindset and heart beat that allows te power of God to flow through us.
Preparation time is never wasted time. Whatever it is that we set out to do, the time we spend preparing for it is time well spent. As Christians we have a high calling and a mission that is a matter of life and death. Ours is an awesome responsibility and God gives us what we need from start to finish.
