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Nothing … Everything Be careful for NOTHING; but in EVERY THING by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. —Philippians 4:6 What a blessed text this is! It provides the antidote for worry! Contrast the two indefinite pronouns “nothing” and “everything.” “Nothing” is the most exclusive word in the …
The Strangler “Be careful for nothing…” — Philippians 4:6 The word “careful” of our text does not mean to be cautious, as being careful in crossing the street. Instead it means to be “full of care.” The Greek word translated “careful” means “pulled in opposite directions”— Your hopes pull in one direction, but fretting pulls …
Unbroken Communication With God “Continuing instant in prayer.” —Romans 12:12 Last week Barb and I took a leisurely walk around our neighborhood. As we walked hand-in-hand we conversed casually. I believe walking with God is like that. As we walk with Him, we converse with Him. We talk with Him as our closest friend as …
Entertaining Angels Unawares (Part 2) [This is the continuation of yesterday’s devotion of Dr. Tom Malone’s account of a recluse he lead to Christ named Arthur McVane. To read part one click HERE.] When Dr. Malone founded Midwestern Baptist College in the mid 1950’s, the student body grew to the point where they needed a …
Entertaining Angels Unawares (Part 1) Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. —Hebrews 13:2 While I was a student at Midwestern Baptist College in the early 1970’s I remember the college president, Dr. Tom Malone, tell us the importance of entertaining strangers. One day Dr. Malone received a phone …
God Uses Men “Come now, therefore, I will send thee.” — Exodus 3:10 When God sees the affliction of His people in Egypt He sends Moses to bring them out. Why a man? Why not send fire from heaven? Why not just vaporize Pharaoh and his armies? Why send Moses when the arch angel Michael …