Promises for the Battle
Doug Knighton
God’s Presence #2—Present For Joy
I have set I AM continually before me; I will not be shaken because he is at my right hand. … You make me know the way of life: fullness of joy in your presence; pleasures from your right hand forever. Psalm 16:8–11 While the psalmist alludes to the full and eternal fellowship we will … Continue reading
God’s Presence #1—Present For Victory
In one sense we can never escape the presence of God: “In him we live and move and exist.” “Where can I flee from your presence?” is a rhetorical question implying a negative answer. But God’s promises to be present in an actively helpful sense are legion and were given to motivate our resolve to … Continue reading
I Was Just Thinking About … Round Peg, Round Hole
Dr. David Hubbard preached on The Joyful Sound radio program for three years, and with thousands of others, I rejoice in his God-given ministry as he faithfully proclaimed the Word. By doing this he blessed many. Indeed, I still receive letters that ask me why I didn’t carry on preaching after my father died. The … Continue reading
Godliness #8—Praised By Godliness
Know that I AM has set apart the godly person for himself. So I AM hears when I call to him. Psalm 4:3 Before any of my days began, O Lord, you had ordained them all and written them in your book. This was no whim, nor capricious contingency. Your grace toward me is unique … Continue reading
Godliness #7—Godly Fellowship
Turn away from evil, do good, and always live together in fellowship. For I AM loves justice, and does not forsake his godly ones. Psalm 37:27–28 Caring for other citizens of God’s kingdom demonstrates and perpetuates our fellowship with God. One of the ways Jesus paraphrases this promise is this: “Those who give you a … Continue reading
Godliness #6—Godly Repentance
I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not conceal my guilt. I said, “I will confess my rebellion to I AM,” and you lifted off the guilt of my sin. Therefore all who are godly pray to you at a time of distress; then the flood of great waters will not reach them. … Continue reading
Godliness #5—Reconciled Godliness
I want to hear! What will the deity I AM speak when he speaks? He will speak peace to his people—his godly ones—so they do not turn back to folly. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 85:8–9 In the midst of stressful lives, … Continue reading
Godliness #4—Sustained Godliness
Yahweh kills and preserves alive; he brings down to the grave and he raises up. Yahweh impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts. He will watch over his godly ones, but the wicked he will silence in terror; for “it is not by might that a person prevails.” 1 Samuel 2:6–7, 9 Solomon … Continue reading
Godliness #3—Contented Godliness
Godliness is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. And if we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 1 Timothy 6:6–8 What do contented people gain from godliness? If contentment indicates a … Continue reading
Godliness #2—Enlightening Godliness
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will progress in their deceit, both deceiving and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:12–13 What’s worse than being persecuted? Being deceived. At first, it doesn’t seem so, but when we consider everything from the perspective of eternity, … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 