Promises for the Battle
Doug Knighton
I Was Just Thinking … About Celebrating Easter
Easter has always been a religious observance. Two thousand years ago in what is now Great Britain people celebrated the arrival of spring, which was associated with the activity of the goddess Eastre. The rabbit was the earthly symbol of this goddess because its fertility spoke to people of the vibrant life that emerged at … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About Patiently Following the Plan
Shortly before the day that we now call Palm Sunday, Jesus walked into the village of Bethany and raised his friend, Lazarus, from the dead. This event did not go unnoticed. Word spread. This sign, as John’s gospel labels Jesus’ miracles, was the capstone of a series of signs that began when he turned water … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About Day to Day Faith
For those who patiently trust him, God promises many wonderful blessings. He promises that all things will work together for good to those who love him (Romans 8:28)—which surely includes trusting him. We may, however, have to wait a while to see how some distress that presently weighs upon us will bring us to enjoy … Continue reading
Courage #9—Encouraged Praise
If I say, “My foot is slipping,” you sustain me, O Eternal, with your extravagant kindness. When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, your consolations delight my soul. Psalm 94:18–19 O Lord, I have often felt like Jehoshaphat when he prayed before battle with the armies of Ammon and Moab, “We are powerless before this … Continue reading
Courage #8—Careful Courage
My beloved, just as you have always obeyed … work out your deliverance with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work among you, both to will and to work with good intent. Philippians 2:12–13 When life is difficult because neighbors and colleagues respond negatively to our Christian lifestyle, our best response … Continue reading
Courage #7—Courageous Humility
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6–7 Here’s the trouble: hanging on to our anxiety feeds our sense of self-sufficiency and our commitment to self-exaltation. Since pride actually goes before … Continue reading
Courage #6—Fruitful Courage
Blessed are those who trust in the Eternal, whose trust is the Eternal. For they will be like trees planted by the water, that extend their roots by a stream. They will not fear when the heat comes; rather, their leaves will be green, and they will not be anxious in a year of drought … Continue reading
Courage #5— Patient Courage
Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. Trust in the Eternal, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Eternal and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm … Continue reading
Courage #4—Victorious Courage
These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Here is another reminder of what is possible for us when we are faithful to Jesus and retain his words in our hearts. We can … Continue reading
Courage #3—Certain Courage
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God. Certainly I will strengthen you, I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. …” says the Eternal, even your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 41:10 &14 God could hardly be … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 