Starting from Romans 9:10, we read, 10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac. 11 Yet, BEFORE the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—IN ORDER THAT God’s purpose in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls—she was […]
Romans 8:28 – The Conditional Part of God’s Unconditional Love (Part 1 of 4)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Weariness and Rest for Your Souls
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) If you find that Christianity exhausts you, draining you of your […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Do Not Quench the Spirit
Do not quench the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19) We cannot prevent God from accomplishing His work in the world around us, but we can quench His Spirit in our lives. God has given us the freedom to withstand the Holy Spirit’s activity in our lives. When we ignore, disobey, or reject what the Spirit is […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Sitting at Jesus' Feet and the Art of Balance
But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” (Luke 10:40) Martha loved Jesus dearly and would have done anything for Him. Her struggle came in being still! Martha spent so […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: The Day of the Lord
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. (1 Thessalonians 5:2) In the Scriptures, the exhortation to prepare for the day of the Lord is usually given to God’s people, rather than to unbelievers. Christians must be prepared for Christ’s return, so that they […]