Moments For You

Paul's desire was "That I may know Him" (Philippians 3:10). Note that he did not say, "That I may know about Him." Many people will sympathize with you and possibly follow along in pursuit of knowledge about Jesus Christ. But say, like Paul did, that your goal is to know... Read more →

Over and over again the Bible records the silence of God's Lamb in the presence of His accusers (Matthew 26:62,63; Mark 14:60,61, etc.). This is amazing, especially since the witnesses that were hurling charges against Jesus were giving false testimony (Matthew 26:59-61). When we read these Scriptures, we wonder why... Read more →

"He went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me" (Matthew 26:39). As Jesus lies prostrate on the ground, we overhear Him making this plea repeatedly. He lifts His head, and His expression reveals... Read more →

"When they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left" (Luke 23:33). What profound depths there are in the mystery of the cross! We can gaze on that One who hung... Read more →

"Turn ye even to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth Him of... Read more →

"The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever He will" (Proverbs 21:1). The providence of God has several definitions, but basically means His shaping of ordinary events to accomplish His eternal purposes while providing blessing for His people. See... Read more →

The king had ordered that all should bow and reverence Haman. But Haman was by birth at enmity with God and with His people, so "Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence" (Esther 3:2). In taking a stand against Haman, Mordecai found himself standing alone. What a profitable example this... Read more →

"After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes" (Esther 3:1). Haman is now brought upon the scene. In order to understand the reason for Mordecai's unyielding attitude in regard to Haman, it will... Read more →

Let's begin by getting acquainted with the king. His Persian name was Khshayarshan, which in Hebrew becomes Ahasuerus and in the Greek language, Xerxes. His father was Darius I, and his grandfather Cyrus the Great. Ahasuerus ruled over the Persian empire from 486 to 465 B.C.. Like most monarchs of... Read more →

"And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews" (Esther 8:3). A New Decree Needed Although Haman is dead, the sentence... Read more →

What can be said for the religious purpose or message of a book in the Bible that mentions a certain Persian king 190 times in 167 verses but mentions God not at all? Martin Luther is recorded to have said, "I am so great an enemy to the … book... Read more →

Your answers to the following questions should help you evaluate your ability to make a God-honoring decision when faced with difficult choices. Have I asked for God's help? Do I show that I trust God in every area of my life, not merely in this decision? Do I obey God's... Read more →

Here are some mistakes to avoid when seeking the will of God. First, we must not think that because we want to do something, it can't possibly be God's will. That attitude displays a distorted concept of the character of God. "Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall... Read more →

God is the shepherd of His people. He leads them (Psalm 23:1). He sent His Son to lead them (John 10:3). The assurance of God's guidance is one of the characteristics of the Christian. The very idea that God guides us implies that we live according to the path which... Read more →

The expression "will of God" is used in the Bible in two ways. God's sovereign will is His secret plan that determines everything that happens in the universe. It is unknowable (except through history and prophecy). On the other hand, God's moral will consists of revealed commands in the Bible... Read more →