by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And he said, ‘Lord, God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it’?” Genesis 15:8 Like gold being transformed into 24-karat status, so is faith in our daily lives. Did you find it hard to believe that Abraham, the “father of faith,” would ask the question in...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Now the Lord had said unto Abram, ‘Get you out of your country and from you kindred and from your father’s house unto a land that I will show you’. . .So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken unto him” Genesis 12:1, 4a It may involve “going without knowing where...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“. . .but you would not.” Isaiah 30:15b Oh how He loves us and longs to be with us. That’s what God was saying to Israel through Isaiah’s words in today’s Manna. He is a “jealous God,” Who has said “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Ex. 20:3, 5b); however, He...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest shall you be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. . .” Isaiah 30:15a We will not look for that which we’ve lost unless it’s precious to us. “Returning and rest.” Pause...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God. . .” I Chronicles 22:19a It’s a lifelong, passionate pursuit that always ends up at Jesus’ feet. Seeking the Lord. Someone once said “We’re born with a God-shaped hole in our heart.” So true, so true. And,...
by Vince Olaer | Devotionals, Morning Manna
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves—if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth—and that they may recover themselves...
