Trusting God – Page 11 – Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

Sam Storms: a hymn of confidence, a song of faith, a poem about the grounds for our hope

February 10, 2011

Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries writes this in an introduction to a lengthy article on Psalm 33, which I encourage you to read if you have time. Click here: This psalm is a reminder to us that there need never, ever be a crisis in confidence for the Christian. The dollar may rise and … More Sam Storms: a hymn of confidence, a song of faith, a poem about the grounds for our hope

Spurgeon: Appeal to God’s name, goodness and graciousness

February 8, 2011

In Psalm 31, we read a phrase that sounds very much like one in Psalm 23: For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead and guide me (Psalm 31:3) He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake (Psalm 23:3) Charles H Spurgeon comments in the … More Spurgeon: Appeal to God’s name, goodness and graciousness

J.C. Ryle: There is no such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck.

February 1, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 10:26-31 at Grace Gems!: Those who try to do good must keep before their minds the providential care of God over them. Nothing can happen in this world without His permission. There is no such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck. “The very hairs of their heads are … More J.C. Ryle: There is no such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck.

“Lord, increase our faith,”

January 21, 2011

J. C. Ryle comments on Matthew 8:23-27 We are told of our Lord and His disciples crossing the sea of Galilee in a boat. A storm arises, and the boat is in danger of being filled with water, by the waves that beat over it. Meanwhile our Lord is asleep. The frightened disciples awake Him, … More “Lord, increase our faith,”

J.C. Ryle: Faith is a rare and precious gift.

January 19, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on Matthew 8:5-13 We know little about the centurion described in these verses. His name, his nation, his past history, are all hidden from us. But one thing we know, and that is, that he believed. “Lord,” he says, “I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the … More J.C. Ryle: Faith is a rare and precious gift.

God Honors Quiet Dedication

January 9, 2011

Genesis 24 tells a wonderful story of God’s providence and leading, bringing Isaac and Rebekah together through a faithful servant and some pretty amazing signs. Theodore Epp, of Back to the Bible, makes this interesting observation at the end of the very eventful chapter: Have you ever considered yourself so small in the sight of … More God Honors Quiet Dedication

Can You Feel the Wonder of God SINGING over you?

December 20, 2010

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love [literally: be silent in his love] he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 John Piper: From this amazing verse I get the title of this … More Can You Feel the Wonder of God SINGING over you?

Banking your hope on God no matter what

December 18, 2010

John Piper on Habakkuk: The last chapter of the book is Habakkuk’s response to what he has heard. But it is more than his own personal prayer. It is intended as a psalm to be used in worship. When it says in verse 1, “A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth,” it means … More Banking your hope on God no matter what

Every attribute of God was on display in Jesus

December 11, 2010

“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you.” John 17:6-7 John MacArthur, in a sermon, “Jesus Prays For His … More Every attribute of God was on display in Jesus

Gold as an investment?

December 9, 2010

24 “If I have made gold my trust or called fine gold my confidence, 25 if I have rejoiced because my wealth was abundant or because my hand had found much, … 28 this also would be an iniquity to be punished by the judges, for I would have been false to God above. Job 31:24,25,28 Job knew … More Gold as an investment?

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