(John 15:5)…..”I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. There are three reasons to pray: for God’s benefit, for your benefit, and for the benefit of others.

To benefit God…..through our requests, God can justly intervene in earthly situations and bring His will to pass. So, praying in line with God’s Word benefits God. To benefit you…..prayer is communication with God. It includes listening, discussion, and giving thanks, not just asking for …

Why is it that David (king David of the Old Testament) can trust God? Why can we trust Him? Because He is Lord (my Lord) (Adonay; Ad-o-noy). He has authority and power and is matchless in His being. David wrote, “The LORD said to my Lord…” (Psalm 110:1). Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28). Paul wrote, “…Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:7-8), by virtue of His death and resurrection (Romans 14:8-9). Peter also proclaimed Jesus as Lord to the Jews on Pentecost (Acts …

The Bible teaches us that salvation is of the LORD from the beginning to the end. The Scriptures point out this truth in text such as (Jonah 2:9) (Psalm 3:8) (Psalm 37:39). These passages should convince the reader who the author of salvation is. Since salvation is wholly and absolutely of the LORD, everything involved in a person going to heaven must be provided and given by the LORD. God has provided and given to us the blood of righteousness of His Son. He has given us faith. He has given …

(Psalm 55:23)…..But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction; Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in You. Having enemies can cause many to be afraid, David was certainly afraid at times. But how did he get victory? He put his trust in God, praising His word. The trust of David involved praising His word. David took God’s word and believed His promises, even in trying times. When we are tested it is time to trust our Lord …

I was in several Bible Studies this week and the conversation took a side way with the concern of what is happening in our nation and the world. In a few of the elderly the concern of what was going to happen if we lose such things as retirements, social security, the ability to buy the necessities such as food, gas, electricity, etc. Praise the Lord that we have Him! Praise the Lord that those are things He has promised to provide if we would seek first His kingdom. It’s awe-inspiring …

(Psalm 73:25-28)…..Whom have I in heaven but You?And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. ²⁶ My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ²⁷ For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry. ²⁸ But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works.

“Whom have I in …

(Psalm 5:3)…..My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. to You I will pray. My voice You will hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.

David prayed to God. This may sound elementary, but often we come to prayer so full of our request – that we never really focus on God Himself, His presence with us. Notice David’s habit of prayer. …

 (Psalm 16:1-6)…..Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. ² O my soul, you have said to the Lord,“You are my Lord, my goodness is nothing apart from You.” ³ As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” ⁴ Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take up their names on my lips. ⁵ O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance …