Joy in Spite of Trouble
/in Hope, Steadfast Hope“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). Paul’s Roman imprisonment resulted in his joyful attitude extending out in evangelism: “My imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well-known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else” (Phil. 1:13). However, Paul’s ultimate impact on the guards and others was not […]
Pray Till You Pray
/in Faith, Prayer, Steadfast Hope“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” —Colossians 4:2 Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is this one: “Pray till you pray.”… The habit of breaking off our prayers before we […]
Stay in the Secret Place
/in Steadfast HopeStay in the Secret Place My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.—Psalm 5:3 Retire from the world each day to some private spot, even if it be only the bedroom. Stay in the secret place till the surrounding […]
