Another way to face challenges through prayer is by inviting others to join in. This requires courage, especially for private people. But it can be a strengthening and encouraging experience to hear another person intercede for us. In addition, God may provide a solution through one of our prayer partners.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, June 25, 2022.
Psalm 17
We’ll emerge from our prayer time with renewed vigor and confidence if, instead of merely concentrating on our most pressing difficulty, we acknowledge God’s capability to handle anything and everything that comes our way. Our faithful Father is always here for us. We can be certain He will show us how to face our difficulties, whether through another person, His Word, or His voice in our heart.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, June 25, 2022.
But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him. Psalm 4:3
This image is an expression of one example of idol worship, or, worship of anything other than God. Those in the photo are ‘posing’ with their televisions, it appears, as we may pose with a loved one for a photo. The object of idol worship could be anything, however.
It is not sufficient to give lip service to Christ’s lordship. Genuine faith produces obedience.
Commentary from the MacArthur Study Bible, notes for Luke 6:46.
Christ is the center of our confession of faith in the gospel, both in creed and public testimony. Surely, the readers would not give up Christ, whom they had professed, and reject what He had done for them, if they could understand the superiority of His person and work.
Hold fast does not refer to how to be saved or remain saved. It means rather that perseverance in faithfulness is proof of real faith.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Hebrews 3:1,6.
~Wait patiently, faithfully, upon the Lord.~
The word ‘mercy’ in Hebrew is used about 250 times in the Old Testament, and refers to God’s gracious love. It is a comprehensive term that encompasses love, grace, mercy, goodness, forgiveness, truth, compassion, and faithfulness. The bedrock of faith is the reality that God keeps all His promises according to His truthful, faithful character.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Lamentations 3:22, 23.
Hold fast: holding on, or the perseverance of the saints, is the human side of eternal security. It is not something done to maintain salvation, but is rather an evidence of salvation.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Hebrews 10:23.
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