21 Now it is God who strengthens us together with you in Christ, and who has anointed us. 22 He has also put his seal on us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22 CSB) Have you ever had to put a large down payment on something? Maybe you were buying a … Read more
13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (1 John 5:13 CSB) There are not a lot of assurances in life. In fact we have a saying for this, “Nothing in life is sure but death and … Read more
12 “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” 13 Elijah said to her, … Read more
7 Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. 8 Then the word of the Lord came to him:9 “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” ( 1 Kings 17:7-9) Our scripture yesterday noted how God will take care … Read more
2 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: 3 “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan.4 You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.” (1 Kings 17:2-4 NIV) Do you ever desire to just have God tell you directly, “go here, do this and … Read more