He knows their needs. He knows our suffering ( Ex. 3:9; 2 Kgs. 14:26), sighs (Psa. 38:9), and tears (2 Kgs. 20:5). He is aware of our needs, able to meet them, and available when needed. Knowing He knows is a great encouragement. He has all power, is ever present, and always keeps His promises. That’s why we have blessed assurance. He knows. He cares. He can help.—HDS

I can remember laying there looking up at the stars wondering, “Where did all this come from?”. We didn’t attend church and I had never read the Bible, but I had overheard mom talk about God. So as I lay there watching for falling stars, I thought to myself there must be some higher power, greater force, or God that created all of this. Still, I was as dumb as a rock about spiritual things. All I knew was what I could see in nature.

It wasn’t until I was 24 that I heard the gospel. Although I was compelled by the testimony of nature to believe there must be a God, I knew nothing about Him and what He had done for me– until, out of desperation, I started going to church. While the works of God in creation declare the glory of God they do not declare the gospel of Christ. By looking at creation I could see the works of God, but not the will of God. Looking at creation I could see something of God’s wisdom and power, but not His love. I needed more than the marvel of creation. I needed the message of Christ. I needed more than the revelation of creation, I needed a relationship with Christ. And for that we must believe the gospel rather than just behold His glory in nature. To find what you need you must turn to the Scriptures rather than science. The grandeur of creation can tell you only so much about God. It cannot tell you how to be forgiven of sin or free from sin. For that information you must turn to God’s word. It is “perfect” and “sure, making wise the simple”.–HDS

“…What think ye of Christ?…” Matthew 22:42

I am ashamed of my thoughts of Him — they are so poor, and so unworthy of Him. He is so great, and so glorious, and so good, and so gracious — that I cannot think of Him as I desire to.

Do you inquire what I think of His person? He is the chief among ten thousand, and the altogether lovely One! He unites in Himself Deity and Manhood —
“All human beauties — all Divine,
In my Beloved meet and shine!”

Do you ask what I think of His work? It is perfect! His obedience is spotless! His atonement is complete! His work of redemption is accomplished, “It is Finished!”

Do you ask what I think of His love? Ah, here it is that I am most at fault — and no wonder, for His love surpasses knowledge! Its height and depth, its length and its breadth — are immeasurable! His love is free, unchanging, and eternal. It is unparalleled — it is Dying love! He loved me — and gave Himself for me! Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends — but Jesus laid down His life for His enemies!–(Unknown). It is also a living love–enduring and eternal. Therefore I cannot think of Him enough or enough of Him, nor can I thank Him enough!–HDS

“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. ” Ephesians 3:19

How can you not care about the doctrine of a church? Every Christian should be greatly concerned about what a church stands for and against. Truth isn’t negotiable! The truth isn’t for us to decide, but to discover, and it is declared in God’s Word. No doubt you can find something good about any church or religious organization, but that doesn’t give you the right to ignore their false doctrine. The old idea about “attending the church of your choice” is nonsense and dangerous! Selecting a church is serious business. It should be done after careful examination and much prayer. As believers we ought to treasure the truth and refuse to compromise. Keep yourself safe by walking in the truth and don’t allow anyone or anything to turn you aside. Don’t be guilty of leading someone who is following you to a place where neither of you should be. It does make a difference what you believe!–HDS