Promises for the Battle
Doug Knighton
Sustenance #6—Well-considered Words
The wise heart will consider what it might say, and to its speech will add instruction. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:23–24 No kidding—we don’t have to say the first thing that comes to mind! No one would be offended if we thought before we … Continue reading
Sustenance #5—Sustained Resonance
Yahweh does not see as humans see; humans look at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks into the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7) When Michelangelo was looking for the marble block from which to carve the David statue, he viewed several pieces that were not right. He came to a large block that had been rejected … Continue reading
Sustenance #4—Sustained Rescue
The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and deliver me to his heavenly kingdom; to him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18 At the end of his life, the Apostle Paul knew he could trust Jesus to keep him going, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. When … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About Jesus’ Triumph on Palm Sunday
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
Sustenance #3—Certain Comfort
Yahweh, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and the vegetation, who gives breath to the people on it, declares. … “I am the Eternally Faithful One, that is my name; I will not give my glory to another.” Isaiah 42:5–8 Comfort rests in the arms of confidence, and … Continue reading
Sustenance #2—Compelling Cooperation
Therefore, however you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 God has a sense of humor: He made the mathematics of selfishness compelling! Recognizing that being judged fairly, being taught effectively, and having the resources we need from God through other people is important. … Continue reading
Sustenance #1—Sustaining Kindness
As we approach the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, we will benefit by considering what God’s Word tells us about how he will sustain us in our various endeavors as he sustained Christ in his. Having these words in our hearts will keep our faith strong when we encounter situations in which we might think we … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking … About Specks of Nothing
In the musical Carousel Billy Bigelow asks Julie Jordan, “What are we? Just a couple of specks of nothing. Ah, you can’t even count the stars in the sky, and the sky’s so big the sea looks small; and two little people—you and I—we don’t count at all.” Have you ever felt like that? I … Continue reading
Trials #8—Unashamed Praise
He who makes holy and those being made holy all have the same origin; therefore he is not ashamed to call them family. Hebrews 2:11 One of the most wonderful aspects of your incarnation, Lord, is that when you lived among us, you were not ashamed to be one of us. You shared our weakness … Continue reading
Trials #7—Stumbling Success
Simon, Simon, pay attention! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not cease. When you have turned back, stabilize your brothers. Luke 2:31–32 “Two steps forward, one step back,” is fine, as far as it goes. But we must also remember … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 