Faith Alone is Not Enough
You may believe in God, but the most important part is working for Him. Even demons believe there is a God—and they tremble. This means that simply believing in the existence of God is not sufficient. If belief alone were enough, then even demons would be saved, because they too...
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The Meticulous, Deliberate, Careful and Purposeful Attention of God
Have you ever been stargazing on a clear, dark night? How many stars did you see? Astronaut Mark Vande Hei, when asked what the stars look like from the windows of the International Space Station, said this: “I was blown away by how many stars there were. There were stars...
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Guiding Our Steps
It is God’s delight to establish the steps of the righteous, directing their path and even supporting them when they stumble (vs. 24). He takes notice and takes pleasure in their lives. So often in our lives we have need of direction. At times, it is hard to put one...
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Not Just a Little Joy to the World
The miracle of the star led these wise but pagan men to search for a king—the Messiah. Their quest required searching Scripture for direction. After a journey that took two years, the wise men rejoiced exceedingly—not just a little—when the direction was confirmed and the star came to rest where...
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Follow the Star
God used the prophets of old to reveal His plan to a future generation. In this case, the prophecy of the coming Messiah was recorded some seven hundred years before Christ’s birth. The prophet Micah spoke of One Who would shepherd His people, Israel and would come from a place...
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