Have you ever seen this message: “Access Denied”? Sometimes it appears on a door, to limit (or deny) access to individuals who do not meet certain requirements. Very often it appears on computer or web applications when a person’s credentials (i.e., username and/or password) have not been entered correctly. Bold, red letters will appear: “Access Denied”! How wonderful is the thought that…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 209)
Caleb was one of the two faithful spies who returned from a 40-day reconnaissance mission into the promised land. After the miserable and faithless report of the ten spies, the Lord condemned them and would not permit them to enter the promised land. However, God was going to bring Caleb into the land, “because he has a different spirit in him” (Num.…
John said, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” (3 John 4). If that is the “greatest joy,” what would be the “worst sorrow”? Would he say, “I have no greater sorrow than to hear that my children do not walk in truth”? I cannot think of anything worse than that! Much discussion has taken…
Paul’s desire for the church in Rome was his desire for the church everywhere. His desire for the church should be our desire for the church. It should be our desire for the younger people and the older people of the church. It should be our desire for our homes, for our children, for our grandchildren, for our entire family. The church…
Do you know the verse that says, “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous”? Is that verse in the Old Testament or the New Testament? Regardless of which answer you gave to that question, you’re right. We know it best from 1 Peter 3:12, “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous.” When Peter wrote that, he was quoting…
Did you ever receive a gift that you didn’t want? Why didn’t you want it? Each person has their own tastes, likes, preferences, etc. If a sushi-lover excitedly gives his favorite sushi to a sushi-hater, it does not mean that the gift will be as excitedly received as it was given. For a gift to be appropriate, it must take into account…
During the ministry of Jesus on this earth, demons–who were under the sway of Satan, “the ruler of the demons” (Luke 11:15)–were permitted, by God, a certain (but limited) exercise over individuals. The purpose of allowing demon-possession seemed to be to prove Jesus’ power and authority over all things, including the spirit realm (cf. Matt. 12:28; Mark 1:27). Demon-possession ceased when the…
There are some people who see a bee hive and very carefully pass it on by. Then, there are others, who see a bee hive, walk over and shake it up, and then flee the scene without giving it another thought. Some folks just like to stir up trouble. Unfortunately, stirring up trouble is not limited to an activity with a bee…