Providence, Boaz, Ruth and the Church

As we study through the Old Testament book of Ruth, it is not hard at all to find the beautiful pictures of Christ and His love for His bride the church (Ephesians 5:23-32). Ruth is very much aware of the favor, kindness and comfort that Boaz has shown unto her (Ruth...

Kept by God

In the epistle of 1st John we find the comforting promise that God keeps those who belong to Him (1 John 5:18). One of the most reassuring truths that God reveals to His children in Scripture is the fact that He Himself promises to keep us from falling and to usher us...

For those who mourn

Matthew 5.4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. In our “reasonable” and “logical” minds, it is not blessed to mourn. Not according to the “be happy” mindset of these days. But once again, the way God defines...

Faith in Christ: medicine for the troubled heart

John 14.1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Sounds to me like a troubled heart is a choice. That is what the words “let not” mean. Jesus had taught these 12 men for three years, Judas, the traitor has left them. Jesus...

The God of Elijah

“Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him … and said, ‘Where is the LORD God of Elijah?’ And when he also had struck the water, it was divided …and Elisha crossed over.” 2nd Kings 2:14 Many people question the whereabouts of God as they experience...