God Watches Over His Word
Lindsay Roberts Jeremiah 1:12 says that God watches over His Word to perform it. When we go along with exactly what the Word of God says, He is obligated to watch over His Word to perform it. As my children were growing up, they learned to trust that I meant what I said. When I […]
Jesus Prayed
From the archives of Oral Roberts One of the greatest mysteries in Christ’s life is that He prayed. He was the Son of God and one with the Father, and yet He felt His need for prayer. Jesus began His day in prayer. “Rising up a long while before daylight, He went to a solitary […]
Put First Things First
From the archives of Evelyn Roberts In today’s busy world, we all have demands on our time. It’s so important to prioritize and remember that our families and relationships are really the most important things in our lives. Oral says he has learned many secrets from me that have helped him fulfill his calling. And […]
‘O Give Thanks to the Lord!’
Richard Roberts Have you ever been in a situation that only God could get you out of? There were many times in the Bible when David found himself in that kind of situation, and yet God never failed him. In Psalm 116:12 NIV, David asked the question, “How can I repay the Lord for all […]
The Whole Word of God
Lindsay Roberts James 1:4 says that we can be perfect and entire, lacking nothing. We have the ability to get our needs met, but there is a formula. One math sentence or formula is 2+2 = 4. And every time, the answer is the same: four. But if we change the plus sign or the […]
Develop a Habit of “Putting On” the Word of God Every Day
Richard Roberts Do you brush your teeth every day? Do you put on your clothes every day? I certainly do. But when we were just babies, a baby had to have help and then learn to do those things by developing a habit of doing them. When children are young, parents commonly check on their […]
“Make a Decision to Be Joyful”
Lindsay Roberts Nehemiah 8:10 says, The joy of the Lord is your strength. And James 1:2–3 tells you to count it all joy when you fall into different kinds of trials and tests, for the trying of your faith works patience. The circumstances you are facing today may not be joyful, but the Bible says […]
Forgiven and Healed!
From the archives of Oral Roberts One day, I was reading this scripture in 1 Peter 2:24 which says, “His own self bare our sins in his [Jesus] own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by his stripes ye were healed.” The Lord spoke to me and […]
Lightning Flashes
From the archives of Oral Roberts Nothing is more important than reading God’s Word. The psalmist said, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105 NRS). Have you ever walked along a road in the darkness of night when you could hardly see in front of you? […]
Your Words Will Return to You!
Lindsay Roberts Proverbs 18:21 says, Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. That means that you either bring blessing or cursing into your life through the words you speak. It’s so important to be careful what you say because when you speak, […]