Posts with the category “faith”

Joshua 3 presents a powerful picture of the Christian life. Before the waters of Jordan parted, the priests had to step into the overflowing river by faith. In the same way, believers today must perso...  Read More

Storms reveal what you trust. Multitudes disappear, movement misleads, motivation fades, and man fails, but the Master remains. If he is on your ship, you may face the storm, but you will not sink....  Read More

Joshua 3 presents Israel standing at the edge of unfamiliar territory, facing the Jordan River under new leadership and a new method of guidance. They were commanded to follow the ark, keep a proper d...  Read More

Leah’s life is a powerful testimony of how God transforms burden into blessing. Though she was hated and afflicted, God saw her, heard her cry, and worked in her life. The names of her sons—Reuben, Si...  Read More

Rahab’s scarlet cord is one of the clearest Old Testament pictures of salvation. What appears to be a simple rope becomes a profound illustration of redemption—binding the believer to Christ, marking ...  Read More

Rahab could have ignored the knock on her door. She could have protected her reputation, her safety, and her familiar way of life. Instead, she opened the door—and everything changed. Joshua 2 shows ...  Read More

When Moses died, Joshua was not left without direction—he was left with the Book. God connected Joshua’s strength, leadership, courage, and success to written Scripture. The same truth remains today: ...  Read More

Jesus often shows up when our nets are empty, and our strength is gone. In John 21:7-14, the disciples failed all night, yet the Lord was already waiting on the shore. He spoke tenderly, reminded them...  Read More

Jesus never appears by accident. In John 21:1, Scripture tells us that Christ “shewed himself” to his disciples on this wise: in a specific way, at a specific time, and for a specific purpose. Whether...  Read More

When fear shut the disciples behind locked doors, Jesus came anyway (John 20:26). This passage reminds us that no barrier can keep Christ out and no condition lies beyond his reach. Wherever fear, dou...  Read More

True peace is not found behind closed doors or in the absence of fear. In John 20, Jesus steps into a room filled with anxiety and speaks the words every heart longs to hear: “Peace be unto you.” This...  Read More

The Resurrection morning is a testimony that faith often begins before understanding does. God, who rolled away the stone, is still able to handle what you face today. Trust him in the unknown, and it...  Read More

Between the cross and the empty tomb stand two once-secret disciples who stepped into bold obedience. Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus remind us that true faith eventually moves from hiding to honor...  Read More

The cross of Jesus Christ is not only the instrument of redemption, it is the message of redemption. From Calvary comes a fourfold message to all of mankind: forgiveness, faithfulness, finishing, and ...  Read More

John the Baptist’s command to “behold the Lamb of God” finds its most sobering fulfillment in John 19. The Lamb is no longer being announced; he is being offered. In his final hour, the injustice of a...  Read More

Cheerfulness is not superficial happiness—it is the outward expression of inward confidence in Jesus Christ. We can be of good cheer because our sins are forgiven, because Jesus is near, because He ha...  Read More