I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13 NKJ). This statement of faith by the Apostle Paul carries with it an assurance of "in-strengthening" for every child of God. The Greek word translated strengthens in this verse is endunamoo...

"The year of My redeemed has come" (Isa. 63:4 NKJ). It is great to start the new year with hopes, aspirations, and dreams. We are highly motivated at the beginning of each new year thinking that perhaps this is the year "our ship will come in." Solomon expressed it...

"...As your days, so shall be your strength be" (Deut. 33:25 NKJV). You and I are equal to any demands put upon us. Life presents many trying situations which can drain our resources and leave us depleted. This promise assures us that life will not leave us like an...

"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me..." (Ps. 138:8 NKJ). In English there are two words which are spelled "perfect." Each has a different pronunciation and definition. PER-fect is an adjective referring to flawlessness or sinlessness. Per-FECT is a verb...

"Be strong and of a good courage..." (Josh. 1:9). Joshua 1:9 provides us with two words for looking ahead to the new year: strength and courage. The Lord issued this statement as a command to Joshua. Often we think of God's commandments as being strictly...

"From the beginning of the year to the very end of the year" (Deut. 11:12 NKJ). This verse, which ended the old year, is also ideal for starting out a new year with eyes of faith. The whole passage assures God's people that He cares for their setting, surroundings,...

"A land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year" (Deut. 11:12 NKJ). As we come to the end of this year and look back over these past twelve months, we see so many...

"In fastings often..." (2 Cor. 11:27 NKJ). The week between Christmas day and New Year's day is an ideal time for fasting and prayer. All the Christmas activities are over and we find ourselves looking right into a brand new year. For those who are able to do so,...

"Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?" (Isa. 58:6 NKJ). When the disciples proved powerless to cast out the demon in a child, they asked...

"I humbled myself with fasting..." (Ps. 35:13 NKJ). Fasting is a form of self-denial. It is a cure for unbelief. It is a pride-deflator, because no one can be proud on an empty stomach. Fasting is part of the Christian discipline. It demonstrates that no appetite...

"When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me" (Ps. 27:10 NKJ). This verse has a wide range of possibilities. The word forsake stands at the farthest end of the word scale. It implies complete desertion, absolute rejection, total...

"Forever, 0 Lord, Your word is settled in heaven" (Ps. 119:89 NKJ). Have you ever thought of a Scripture Hall of Fame? In eternity the possibility exists that each verse of scripture has a pavilion to give all the redeemed a historical overview of the verse and its...