Humble Faith of a Criminal

As Jesus is hanging on the Cross, there are two men who are being crucified on either side of Him.  In Luke 23:39-42, we see the contrast between these two men and how they respond to Jesus.  They are aware of the identity of Jesus, if only by the wording of the sign hung on the top of His cross …

Gaining Wisdom

Psalm 90 is a prayer showing the great contrast between God who is eternal and us who are both finite and sinful.  Psalm 90:1,2 describes who God is and what He is like in these words, “Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even …

Patient as a Farmer

James 5:7,8 says this, “7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. 8 You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.” In this passage a farmer is pictured as he patiently waits for a good harvest.  The good …