By Elias Aslaksen There are three kinds of energy: spiritual energy, soulish or human energy, and demonic energy. You get soulish energy through good health, good food, good weather, having a good…

“We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses.” 2 Cor.…

Jesus’ word in John 16:33 is one of the most liberating messages mankind could receive. The time had come, as was prophesied by Isaiah in Isa. 61:1-3, “To proclaim liberty to the captives, and the…

“There was a little city with few men in it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great snares around it. Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered…

“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor…

“‘Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I will help you,’ says the Lord and your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. ‘Behold, I will make you into a new threshing sledge with sharp teeth; you…

“But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.” Rom. 15:29. Paul was absolutely convinced of this and certain of this, and he could say…

We live in a time when, to a great extent, people are self-willed, lovers of themselves, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. 2 Tim. 3:1-5. May none of us live in such a way, but instead…

The Bible uses many images to describe Jesus’ great battles and victories. The prophet Isaiah used the image of a winepress. After the grapes were harvested, they were placed in a winepress where…

Ps. 16:1-2 testifies of a deep longing for God: “Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. O my soul, you have said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord, my goodness is nothing apart from You.’” We…

It is a great grace and mercy from God that we have been able to hear His word, and by faith have been given an open door into salvation and development. “Of His own will He brought us forth by the…

Paul exhorts us in Eph. 6:10-11: “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the…

“For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the…

“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.” Ps. 34:15. “Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace.” Ps. 37:37. When we…

This is what we sing in WotL no. 225, written so wonderfully by Elihu Pedersen. [Eng: May I show forth Thy love to me.] Yes, God is truly good. He allows all things to work together for my best. Rom.…

What a word of salvation this is when we encounter sufferings in everyday life! When you are suffering, you usually hope to get out of it as quickly as possible. But here we have a word that shows a…

In Eph. 1:3-6 it is written that God has chosen me from before the foundation of the world and determined that I should be His child. This means that I will receive His life, and partake of divine…

Isn’t it normal to grow weary and lose heart? In 2 Cor. 4:16-18 we read, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For…

In the parable of the true vine, Jesus gives an exhortation and a promise to His disciples: “Abide in Me, and I will abide in you!” [Norw.] And He continues with an important statement: “As the…

Ex. 17:10-16. Moses told Joshua to fight with Amalek and he did as Moses had said to him. As long as Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed over Amalek, but when he let down his hand, Amalek…

By Elias Aslaksen Because God has commanded the blessing where brothers dwell together. Because I want to see the ones I love. Because I want to hear the ones I love. Because I want to serve the ones…