Author Archives: Normand Arseneault

A Communion Meditation

 “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?  Or who may stand in His Holy place?  He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully.  He shall receive blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.” (Ps.Continue reading “A Communion Meditation”

Power of Thanksgiving

 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1Thess. 5:18)  The Apostle Paul had a clear revelation of what we should do to please God.  This verse is not inclusive of all we need to do to, but it is interesting toContinue reading “Power of Thanksgiving”

Taking the Land

 “Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh. 1:9)  These words were spoken to Joshua as they were preparing to go in and take possession of the land God had promised to Abraham. Continue reading “Taking the Land”

Preparing for the Coming Days

 “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Lu. 18:8).  What is the Lord looking for when He asks a question He already knows the answer to?  Is it not to emphasize its importance?  We must understand the days we are in and prepare for the days thatContinue reading “Preparing for the Coming Days”

Stumbling Stones

“Go through, go through the gates!  Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway!  Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the people!” (Isa. 62:10) John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way for the Lord’s first coming by removing the stones in the hearts of God’s people.Continue reading “Stumbling Stones”

The Missing Step

 “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him…” (Col. 2:6). The way to live in the kingdom of God is the same as the way we enter it.  We did this by responding to the preaching of the gospel with repentance and faith (Mark 1:14,15).  It is not enough toContinue reading “The Missing Step”

Spiritual Understanding

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Prov. 2:6) Scripture tells us that if we want wisdom, we need only ask God for it in faith (Jas. 1:5,6).  This verse in Proverbs tells us how God will answer our prayer.  It comes from His mouth, that is His Word.  WeContinue reading “Spiritual Understanding”

Our First Love

“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” (Rev. 2:4).  What is it about our first love that makes it so important to the Lord?  It is a love that has not yet been tested by the challenges of life, yet it is full of faith and hope.  Even thoughContinue reading “Our First Love”

The Fruit of Self-Control

 “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” (Prov. 16:32).  Every Christian believer goes through the experience Paul described in his epistle to the Romans, “For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evilContinue reading “The Fruit of Self-Control”