Author name: Aslan

I write this devotional in honor of a distant mentor, A. J. Gordon. In 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered, and it helped scholars at long last crack the code of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system. Like the famous Rosetta Stone, the simple words “in Christ” unlock all the mysteries of the Christian life. […]

I’ve often heard or read Christians talking about the desire to put self, or the self-life, to death. It always comes from a sincere desire to walk more faithfully with the Lord, and I honor that longing. It brings pleasure to the Lord whenever a believer wants to go “further up, and further in.” The

Philippians 3:12-14 I admit that I haven’t yet acquired the absolute fullness that I’m pursuing, but I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose that Jesus Christ has called me to fulfill and wants me to discover. [13] I don’t depend on my own strength to accomplish this; however

The temptation to settle is our greatest enemy. Colossians 3:11 says that “… Christ is all and in all.” All the fullness of deity dwells in Jesus, and because we are in union with Him, His fullness is now ours. (Colossians 2:9-10). I love the way the New American Standard Bible puts it: “and in

The word repent comes from two words: “think” and “with/after.” People often translate the word “repent” to mean “to change your mind,” or “to turn,” and in a sense, it does mean that because once you come to think with someone else’s thinking about a situation, you change your mind, and turn from the direction

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 NASB95  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; [3] constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, The literal translation of

John 15:4-5 NASB95  Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. [5] I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit,

A faith that can’t be tested with what God has placed in your life now, cannot be trusted with what God plans for your life in the future. In 1 Kings 17 Elijah appeared before Ahab and announced, “… surely there will be neither do nor rain these years, except by my word.” It did

Psalm 37:5 NASB95  Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. Psalm 37:5 TPT  Give God the right to direct your life, and as you trust him along the way you’ll find he pulled it off perfectly! Over the years, I have nurtured my soul with this verse

Psalm 84:5- 7  “How blessed is the person whose strength is in you O God; their hearts have become the highways that You travel on! Passing through the Valley of weeping they dig deep and find springs of living water, and the rain of the Holy Spirit also covers the Valley with blessings for others.