Moments For You

Some believers don’t feel blessed because they are looking for a thorn-free rose garden blooming with all the stuff that will make their lives comfortable, prosperous, and pain-free. God never promised us a rose garden. At least, not in this life. He did give us a perfect garden once, and... Read more →

“Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: but … the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life” (John 4:13,14). The Need To travel from Judea to Galilee, an orthodox Jew would cross the Jordan near Jericho and... Read more →

We’re a nation founded upon the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Ask almost any person what they want out of life, and they will reply, “I want to be happy.” And yet for a people bent on pursuing happiness, we’re not doing so well. Many... Read more →

After leaving Egypt, the children of Israel were in the deserts of Sinai and had no water to drink. Day after day their thirst increased. They might make the most diligent search, and put all their energies into digging deep in all directions, but it was a barren and thirsty... Read more →

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity” (Psalm 32:1,2). It is unfortunate that the mention of David reminds us too often of his sins and not his victories. Most people think “David and Bathsheba” rather... Read more →

“Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand…. In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink” (John 7:2,37). The Feast of Tabernacles was divinely established as a seven-day commemoration followed by... Read more →

In the part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) we call the Beatitudes, our Lord described the characteristics of a righteous man and laid the foundation of a happy life. Spiritual Paupers “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The word “poor”... Read more →

“If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive)” (John 7:37-39). Do you... Read more →

“Sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away” (John 16:6,7). The greatest trial, disappointment, and sorrow to the disciples was the Lord’s departure from them. And yet it would result in their fullest and deepest blessing. Without going... Read more →

“O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee: my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is” (Psalm 63:1). When David wrote this Psalm he was in the wilderness of Judah, which he calls, “a dry... Read more →

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). The first word translated “blessed” means to celebrate with praises. Paul, who wrote this wonderful verse, magnifies the grace of God so that we,... Read more →

“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?” (Psalm 42:1,2). Here is the heart cry of a true believer in “the living God” (v. 2)... Read more →

There can be no true conversion without conviction of sin. It is one thing to agree that I am a sinner: it is quite another thing to experience the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit in my life. Many have forgotten that the message is repentance toward God as well... Read more →

Just like a skilled painter creating a perfect likeness through masterful brushtrokes, the following Scriptures paint a clear portrait of the one whom the Lord calls “blessed,” or truly and deeply happy. Is it a portrait of you? • Happy is the man whom God correcteth. Job 5:17 • Blessed... Read more →

“[Samson] slew a thousand men … and he was sore athirst” (Judges 15:15,18). It is quite common for God’s people, when they have enjoyed a great deliverance, to find a little trouble too much for them. Samson slays a thousand Philistines, and then faints for a little water! Jacob wrestles... Read more →