The greatest treasure in King Solomon’s Temple was the ark of the covenant, where God’s presence resided. Priests would sprinkle blood on the ark’s mercy seat for the forgiveness of the people’s sin. We, too, have a covenant. Jesus made it, saying, “this cup is the...
As we begin a new year, it’s wonderful to know that God makes us new! We are fearfully and wonderfully made, says Psalm 139:14, and Genesis 1:27 tells us we are made in God’s image. Sadly, sin interferes with His perfect plan—but when you give your life to Jesus and...
As the new year begins, it’s good to set aside time to ask God for wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 tells us, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This doesn’t mean we’re afraid of God; it means we are in absolute awe of His majesty, how He works through generations,...
CBN was birthed in prayer, with men and women of God answering His call to take the airwaves back from the prince of the power of the air to proclaim the Gospel. And so on October 1, 1961, we began broadcasting with just one camera in a tiny studio. Then in 1968, we...
Jesus said in Matthew 21:22 that you’ll receive whatever you ask in prayer, believing. So how do you pray in faith? First, when asking God for anything, it’s important to have an attitude of thanks. Philippians 4:6 says, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by...
Today, as we reflect upon our country’s history and heritage, let’s also take a special time to pray. We are living in perilous times, and our ship of state must navigate through unprecedented storms and uncharted waters. We can find great comfort in Isaiah 9:6-7,...
Our world has changed dramatically over the past few months—yet God has not changed, and He wants us to stand strong in our faith. Hebrews 11:1 explains, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We have the eternal covenant made...
During challenging times, it’s crucial not only to pray but also to praise—for this opens heaven's gates. After their deliverance from Egypt, Moses and the Israelites sang, “The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; …The Lord is a warrior”...
An interesting story in Numbers contrasts two ways of looking at obstacles. Before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, Moses sent 12 men to spy it out. One spy named Caleb returned, saying, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to...
Our lives should overflow with the Holy Spirit so much that we are infectious—spreading God’s presence wherever we go. Yet why is the Spirit’s flow hindered sometimes? One obvious blockage is sin. The good news is that we simply need to repent and turn to Jesus, and...
