By Psalm 120 laments the difficulty of being a peace-maker in a world that loves war, trouble, oppression, deceit, and disorder. But Psalm 120 also offers counsel of a typical practical nature. Psalm 120:1 When suffering in a violent and unjust situation, call out to God, for He always answers. Psalm
Restoring hope when in despair
It is unpleasant and even painful to experience a moment of hardship; it is substantially more trying having to endure something difficult over a long period of time. A brief experience of hardship doesn’t always test the full depth of our faith and character, because it is soon over and
God’s love, justification, suffering, and godliness
Remembering a passage of Scripture is always easier when the flow of thought is clear. This is no less true of Romans 5:1-9. Use this guide for your own devotion to God today, and use it as an example for any other passage too. Therefore, since we have been justified
The eyes of the suffering can look to God
1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead In a letter that is all about human suffering, Peter begins
True faith makes a difference (Part 5)
True faith is very comprehensive. In James chapter 5, true faith proves how it will make a difference in both our habitual daily acts like spending money, working, or paying wages, and true faith will make a difference in how we prepare for eternity. True faith changes our perspective on