From Whence Are You?

“For God has not given us the spirit of fear—but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7 When the Risen Lord lives without our hearts, we no longer have to be held captive or hostage to the forces of evil. “The spirit of fear.” It travels in...

The Antidote of Fear

“And He arose and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, ‘Peace, be still.’  And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.  And He said unto them, ‘Why are you so fearful?  How is it that you have no faith’?” Mark 4:39-40 Regardless of the reason for its emergence,...

Never Alone

“Yet I have left Me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal and every mouth which has not kissed him.” I Kings 19:18 As someone once said, “If you look at others, you’ll get distressed.  If you look at yourself, you’ll get depressed....

What Are You Doing Here?

“And he came there unto a cave and lodged there.  And, behold, the Word of the Lord came to him and He said unto him, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah’?” I Kings 19:9 His questions are never for His benefit; He simply wants to know if we know where we are and what we...

When the Journey’s Too Great

“. . .Arise and eat—because the journey is too great for you.” I Kings 19:7b Even when we’re down, the Lord will meet us there and remind us of Who He is and how His Grace is sufficient for us (II Cor. 12:9-10). Elijah was depressed. Down-and-out.  Feeling all alone....