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Man Dies — Shall He Live Again?

Yet through the scent of water it will...

Job 14:1-15

Sometimes life seems so short, pointless, and hopeless. Other times, it seems full, thriving, and bright.

Eventually, all life ends.

Is there hope for life after that?

Yes!

Because the Redeemer lives, “in my flesh shall I see God” (Job 19:26).

Jesus said, “Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice” (John 5:28).

But that’s then. What about now?

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3). Read it all

Fuel for Our Praying

We don't know the specifics of their petitions to God for him. From other Scriptures we can get very specific ideas to 'fuel' our own praying for one another.

I wonder if the Jerusalem church prayed for James to the degree that they prayed for Peter. Perhaps they did or perhaps James’ death galvanized them to more earnest prayer for Peter. Whatever the case with James, God did choose to inform us that “prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God” for Peter. Though we know they were astonished at Peter’s literal physical deliverance from prison, we don’t know the specifics of their petitions to God for him. And that is OK. From other Scriptures we can get very specific ideas to “fuel” our own praying for one another.

Source: Panting, Prayer Brings Deliverance, “Applying God’s Word to Me”

No Other Way But Jesus

Jesus: The only name for salvation. How can I flex on that when God's Word is clear and unbending?

Jesus: The only name for salvation. “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). I say that and offer no compromise. How can I flex on any of that when God’s Word is clear and unbending? I see no way to accept some sort of “equal partners” coexistence with any belief system that rejects any of that.

Source: Panting, Paul’s Proclamation in Rome, “Applying God’s Word to Me”

Could God Work This Way in My Church?

The Word, the hand, the grace, the Spirit — no wonder the church grew! That was then, but now.... Do I believe God could still work in His church that way?

The Word, the hand, the grace, the Spirit — no wonder the church grew and prospered! That was then, but now…. Do I believe God could still work in His church that way? Yes! Well, then, do I believe He could work that way in me and my home congregation? Yes! Do I believe He will? Yes, if I want Him to. I do!

Source: Panting, Revival in the Growing Church, “Applying God’s Word to Me”

Rekindling Extinguished Hope

Where do I get my strength when it weakens and fails? How do I rekindle my hope after it goes out in me?

Where do I find my stability after I have lost it? Where do I get my strength when it weakens and fails? How do I rekindle my hope after it goes out in me? Who steadies my faith when life leaves it shaken and quivering?

Source: Panting, Mutual Ministry in Malta, “Applying God’s Word to Me”