"7" Minutes Alone with God

In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him Who loved us  (Romans 8:37) Our friend George loved the old hymn, “Victory in Jesus”, and through the years before his death, he requested it every time we had ‘chose your favorite hymn’ night at church.  It’s also a favorite of mine. The message in the lyrics and the upbeat tempo thrill my heart and get my toes tapping every time.  I look forward to joining George and millions of other believers when we can sing it around Jesus’ throne. It isn’t easy to feel victorious here on Earth where difficulties arise and unwanted circumstances occur.  Yet, God has instructed us to do just that.  His Word repeatedly tells us to trust Him.  He knows that in our ability alone we are incapable of dealing with many of the challenges we face.  He can provide what we lack: My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus   (Philippians 4:19 . When Jesus g...

Now I know that you fear God, since you have not  withheld your son, your only son from Me   (Genesis 22:12) Abraham’s phenomenal spirit of obedience is one to which we can look in awe.  It seems inconceivable that a parent could trust God to such a degree that he would offer his only son as a burnt offering.  It makes any sacrifice God requires of us pale in comparison.  However, though the stakes involved are extremely different, elements required in any sacrifice can be found is the account of Abraham and Isaac. This was not the first time God called Abram (later renamed Abraham) to step out in faith: Now the Lord had said to Abram, get out of your country, from your family  and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you   (Genesis 12:1) Notice that God didn’t tell Abraham where to go, how far away it was, or how long the journey would take.  He just said “Go” and Abram obeyed. When God calls us to trust His...