Restoration of the Church

“They have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.” (1Sam. 8:7). Even though this happened in the days of Samuel, there is a principle here that applies to believers today.  Of course, we do not want to be guilty of rejecting the Lord as our King, butContinue reading “Restoration of the Church”

The Main Thing

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13,14) I have never forgotten the instruction theContinue reading “The Main Thing”

Streams in the Desert

“For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.” (Isa. 35:6b) One of the things I try to do in meetings is release the river of God.  On one occasion, while attending a large gathering in Edmonton, I became focussed on praying for a greater release of the anointing as weContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

The Lord’s Search – Part 2

 “My eyes have searched to and fro over the earth to find a people who will worship Me and return to My ways.  The fullness of time is coming, and judgment is about to be poured out upon the earth.  Great groaning and deep distress will be heard, for I have shown you that IContinue reading “The Lord’s Search – Part 2”

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”

Welcoming Men to the Kingdom

One concern I have had for a long time is the lack of committed men in our churches.  I have often wondered if the problem has anything to do with the format of our worship services.  How do we communicate to men that there is a role for them in God’s Kingdom?  I am remindedContinue reading “Welcoming Men to the Kingdom”

End-Time Vision – Part 2

In the book of Revelations, we read about a day when the devil and his angels are cast out of heaven, to the earth (Rev. 12:9).  This is an event that occurs later than the one at the beginning where he loses his position as an archangel.  At the fall of man, he stole man’sContinue reading “End-Time Vision – Part 2”

End-Time Vision – Part 1

When it comes to end-time events, we must admit that we only see in part and know in part (1Cor. 13:9-12).  For us to continue seeing more clearly, two things are necessary.  First, we must not be too quick to draw conclusions.  Secondly, we must be willing to hear what others are saying.  It isContinue reading “End-Time Vision – Part 1”

The Remnant

Isaiah was a prophet to the nation of Israel before she was led into captivity because of her rebellion.  He described her condition as: “The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faints.  From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it…” (Is. 1:5-6).  When I cameContinue reading “The Remnant”

A High Calling

There is only one calling for the Church; it is a high calling.  The Apostle Peter said that we “as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1Pe. 2:5).  We are God’s special people, a chosen generation, a royalContinue reading “A High Calling”