He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope. Isaiah 42:4 Discouragement has killed many dreams and desires of people throughout history. People have great dreams about accomplishing some great thing, but as failure and difficulties arise, discouragement sets in. The more... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 14:23 Hard Work Or Just Talk
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 Talk is easy. People can talk about a lot of things that they will plan to do. Dreams and goals are often talked about and set on a daily basis by millions of people. Grand dreams of changing the world,... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 11:4 Worthless In The End
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4 Seeking extreme wealth is the goal of many people. They feel that being wealthy is the greatest goal in life and that wealth will solve all their problems. Having great wealth gives the appearance of security. When one has a... Continue Reading →
Philippians 3:12 Pressing For The Goal
"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." Philippians 3:12 Paul states that he did not obtain "all this". What is "all this"? It is the full righteousness of God, the... Continue Reading →
Acts 20:24 The Main Goal
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace." Acts 20:24 Paul had been traveling all around to Gentile cities preaching the gospel message. He now feels... Continue Reading →