Moments For You

Of course you know there is a Supreme Being, the Creator and Upholder of all things. But do you know God, the holy and righteous God before whom you will stand some day? Do you know that He cannot look upon sin (Habakkuk 1:13), or allow the sinner to go... Read more →

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11). The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of joy. Never forget that the Bible describes it as “good tidings of great joy, which... Read more →

“Be it known unto you … that through this Man [Jesus Christ] is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins” (Acts 13:38-39). Sir Ambrose Fleming, a renowned British scientist, said: “We must not build on the sands of an uncertain and ever-changing science, but upon the rock of the inspired... Read more →

Men have pursued joy in every avenue imaginable. Some have successfully found it while others have not. Here are a few examples to describe where joy cannot be found: • Not in Unbelief: Voltaire was an infidel of the most pronounced type. He wrote: “I wish I had never been... Read more →

“From a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures” (2 Timothy 3:15). It is a wonderful thing to know the Holy Scriptures. Timothy knew the Word of God from childhood. He was familiar with the prophecies concerning the coming of Messiah, so that when the Lord Jesus was presented to... Read more →

What is Christian joy? It is difficult to put emotional experiences into words. But let me try to at least point in the right direction and show how we can have more of it in our lives. Christian Joy Is Not an Act of Willpower Christian joy is a spontaneous,... Read more →

“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). There are some things in life that you want to be really sure about. Your salvation is such an issue. Since... Read more →

I once went to my father and said, “I’m not happy, Dad.” He patiently sat and listened to my woes. After a nice chat, he sent me on my way, feeling much better than when we started. The next day, I was back: “Dad, it didn’t work, I’m still not... Read more →

“Ye may know that ye have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). Many believers lack the assurance of their salvation. Oftentimes this is due to a failure on the part of other believers to adequately instruct and follow-up the new converts. It is extremely important after one is saved that he... Read more →

Jesus has been called the Man of Sorrows—in the Old Testament (Isaiah 53:3). Does a careful reading of the New Testament reveal anything about His joys? Let us study His Person, His words, and His ways. The Joy of Sinlessness Of this joy you and I know nothing. The one... Read more →

“God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things” (1 John 3:20). All of us have moments when our hearts condemn us, but God knows that we belong to Him even when we are having doubts. He knows it, John assures us, because He knows everything. That is the... Read more →

The greatest anomaly in the world is an unhappy Christian! Expressions of joy are the language of the renewed soul. Here are some examples: The Joy of Salvation “When they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him... Read more →

A man, born blind, had just been cured in a very remarkable way by the Lord. His eyes, which had once been sealed, now became a mighty proof of the divine power of Jesus of Nazareth. The Pharisees, the resolvers of the religious difficulties of that day, questioned the man... Read more →

“That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death” (Philippians 3:10). The first step to a knowledge of God is a personal encounter with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Philip said to Jesus, “Lord, shew... Read more →

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge” (Ephesians 3:17-19). To Know the... Read more →