Committing your way to the Lord is an act of trusting God completely with every aspect of your life. It means surrendering your will, plans, desires, and future into God’s sovereign hands. This verse comes from Psalm 37, where David instructs believers to trust in the Lord, delight in Him, commit their way to Him, and wait patiently on His perfect timing and purposes. To “commit” means to entrust or give over to another. So when we commit our way to the Lord, we are entrusting the path of our lives to His wise plan and trusting that He will…
Author: Tim Collings
The “New World Order” is a term that refers to a conspiracy theory which claims that a secretive global elite is conspiring to eventually rule the world via an authoritarian world government. This theory is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, but some believe it relates to biblical end times prophecy. According to this theory, organizations such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization are part of the New World Order conspiracy to control the world’s resources, wealth, and population. Some theorists believe a one world currency and one world religion…
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is Lord. This is a foundational truth of the Christian faith. But what exactly does it mean when we say that Jesus is Lord? At the most basic level, calling Jesus “Lord” is an acknowledgment of His deity and authority. The word translated “Lord” in the New Testament is the Greek word kurios. In the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament), kurios is used to translate the Hebrew name for God – YHWH. Therefore, when the New Testament authors apply the title kurios (Lord) to Jesus, they are identifying Him with the…
Psalm 84:10 states, “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” This verse poetically expresses the Psalmist’s intense desire to be in God’s presence and the joy and fulfillment he finds in worshipping God. Let’s explore what makes a day in God’s courts so meaningful and precious. God’s Presence is There Most fundamentally, God’s courts or tabernacle/temple represent God’s presence and glory. The Psalmist yearns to be where God’s presence dwells, suggesting anywhere else pales in comparison.…
The Bible has a clear message about whether man can truly live without God. While humans can certainly survive and function to some degree without actively acknowledging or worshiping God, the Bible suggests that we cannot experience the fullness of life apart from a relationship with our Creator. Some key biblical reasons for why man cannot truly live without God include: We were created for relationship with God. Genesis 1-2 describes how God created mankind for intimate fellowship with Himself. We were made to know and love God, and to live in close communion with Him. Sin separates us from…
Controlling people can be difficult to deal with. The Bible offers wisdom and guidance on how believers should respond when faced with controlling behavior from others. Recognize that ultimate control belongs to God The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all things. He is in control, not us. Psalms 47:2 says, “For the Lord Most High is awesome; he is a great king over all the earth.” We can find comfort knowing that even controlling people are under God’s authority. Examine your own heart first When confronted by a controlling person, our natural response may be to get angry…
The verse “Cast your bread upon the waters” comes from Ecclesiastes 11:1 in the Bible. It states: “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.” This metaphorical phrase encourages generosity and not letting fear or doubt hold you back from investing, giving, and sharing. Here is some background on Ecclesiastes and analysis of what “bread upon the waters” means in context: Overview of Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes is one of the wisdom books of the Old Testament, likely written by King Solomon. It reflects on the meaninglessness of life “under the sun” without God. Solomon explores…
The seven trumpets are described in Revelation 8-11 as a series of judgements from God that will impact the earth during the end times. According to the text, when each trumpet is sounded, a new judgement is unleashed. Here is a summary of what the Bible says about each of the seven trumpets: First Trumpet The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was…
In Matthew 24:37, Jesus says “As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” This verse raises the question – what were the days of Noah like, and how will the second coming of Christ be similar? To understand this verse, we first need to examine what the days of Noah were like according to the Bible. Genesis 6-9 gives the account of Noah and the flood. In Genesis 6:5, it describes the state of mankind during Noah’s day: “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and…
The Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, contains visions seen by the apostle John that symbolically portray events leading up to the second coming of Jesus Christ. A key part of these visions includes seven seals that must be opened before the end times unfold. Here is an overview of what each of the seven seals represent: First Seal – The White Horse The first seal is opened in Revelation 6:1-2: “I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice…