Growing up in the country, I was privileged to see fireflies light up the night on a regular basis. They are quite beautiful to behold. As I watched them, I thought about how God’s Word is revealed to us and impacts our daily lives. Here is a lesson from the firefly. Fireflies Illuminate the Darkness—So Does Divine Revelation Fireflies shine brightest in the dark, offering a glimpse of light in otherwise shadowy places. Their glow stands out not because the environment is bright, but because it’s *not*. Divine revelation works the same. God’s truth often comes in the darkness—when we’re Read More
Practicing God’s Presence
When we are faced with storms, we need to practice God’s presence. If we follow God’s plan, we can make it through life’s many storms. God hides us safely under the cover of His wings (Psalm 91), where no harm can come to us. All we have to do is abide forever in His presence. These lyrics from a song by Paul Wilbur (In Your Presence) inspire me. Whenever I am faced with what appears to be insurmountable trials, I listen to this song. By focusing on the Word, the storms no longer seem insurmountable. If you are facing storms, Read More
In Him: A Power Reservoir
In Him we live, we move, and we have our being (Acts 17:28). We are blessed in Him. What are the in-Him realities? They are those things that the Word of God tells us we have in Him. Not just In Him, but By Him, Through Him, In Whom, Through Christ, and so many more. In Him we have life (John 1:4).
He’s Toying With You
He’s toying with you. Have you heard that phrase in reference to your enemy, the devil? I was watching a TV show the other day, and there were these three guys fighting; two of them had swords, and the third guy had a broom handle. The Holy Spirit said to me, “The guy with the broom handle was simply ‘toying’ with the guys with the swords. That’s how the devil manipulates you sometimes; he toys with you. But I have equipped you to be the better fighter.” Toying with someone means playing with their emotions, intentions, or expectations—usually in a Read More
Unexpected Blessings: The $28 Deal
God provides us with unexpected blessings. He blesses us because He loves us, not for any other reason. Over the past several months, I have received several unexpected blessings. Once, I received a $160 check in the mail from my optometrist. A few weeks later, I was blessed with an unexpected airline upgrade. The Holy Spirit leads, and He has been leading me to share this testimony. I was stressing over securing airline tickets for a trip I was planning for later this summer. I had been tracking flight prices, and they were continually climbing as the summer months approached. Read More