Scripture: "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)There’s a story about an art collector who loved his son dearly. When the son passed away, a portrait of the son became the centerpiece of the father’s collection. Upon the father’s death, an auction was held for his enormous art collection. The first item up for bid...

Scripture: "Not one word has failed of all the good promises which He promised." — 1 Kings 8:56 (NKJV)At the end of his life, Joshua declared, “Not one word has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you” (Joshua 23:14). Isn’t that a powerful testimony?Think about Joshua’s journey: He waited decades to see God’s promises fulfilled. He wandered in the desert for 40 y...

Scripture: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." — John 15:7 (NKJV)The promises of God are powerful, but they are not without conditions. Take John 15:7, for example. It’s a wonderful promise: “You will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” But we often miss the first part: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide ...

Scripture: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)I love the story of Matthew Henry, the great Bible commentator. One day, he was robbed. Now, most of us would grumble, complain, or even despair in a situation like that. But not Matthew Henry. Instead, he sat down and wrote four reasons why he could still be grateful:This was ...

Scripture: "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits." — Psalm 103:1-2 (NKJV)In John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian finds himself in the clutches of Giant Despair, locked away in Doubting Castle. Day by day, despair beats him down, leaving him hungry, hopeless, and even contemplating giving up enti...