by Nate Stevens | Feb 17, 2021 | Encouragement, Questions
If Jesus sat down with us for some one-on-one time, what would we ask Him? More importantly, how would we respond to His questions? Knowing He is omniscient God, the Living Word of God [John 1:1-3] who knows the “thoughts and intents of the heart” [Hebrews 4:12],...
by Nate Stevens | Apr 12, 2018 | Encouragement
But now for a brief moment favor has been shown by the Lord our God (Ezra 9:8, ESV) God’s grace is constant; His favor is conditional to obedience and His periodic opportunities. The prophet Ezra mourned the Israelites’ deplorable conditions. “O my God, I am too...
by Nate Stevens | Apr 4, 2018 | Christian Living
I (God) have removed my protection and my peace from them—taken away my loving-kindness and my mercies. [Jeremiah 16:5, TLB / parenthesis added] God gives bountiful blessings and favor; yet, He also removes. When a child disobeys or throws a tantrum, they may end up...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 25, 2016 | Christian Living
We all want favorable blessings in life – but do we wait patiently and meet God’s conditions for them? There are many life events and issues in which we want or hope for certain outcomes. Some of those include pursuing a promotion, getting a better job, finding a...
by Nate Stevens | Nov 2, 2009 | Christian Living
And he (Moses) said to him (God), “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.” (Exodus 33:15, ESV) If God’s presence, protection, and permission are not with us, it is pointless to proceed with our own personal plans. Today’s chapter is...
