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Derek tells us today that in the midst of all that’s being shaken around us—all the threats and alarms, the fears and the inadequate remedies—we have an unshakable kingdom. We have peace, security, purpose. There can be only one appropriate response—thankfulness. “Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude”; let us express our thanks to God.

Today Derek Prince points out the tremendous importance of pressing on to maturity in the Christian life. There are no other alternatives. It is wrong to believe that we can somehow “arrive” and then just sit back and relax. Take this fifth resolution to heart to continue along the path of the righteous.

Hebrew believers had a different background than other New Testament believers. The epistle to the Hebrews is specifically and primarily addressed to believers from a Jewish background. That background gave them many advantages and many special privileges, which were not enjoyed by the Gentiles or the pagans from other nations and backgrounds. Listen today as Derek brings this to light.

Today we examine the perfect law of liberty, the law of love. The entire Law is wrapped up in these: If we love God and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. If we will put these two commands into practice, we will not break any law. The end purpose of the New Testament is precisely the same as the Old, but it takes the love of God in Christ to fulfill it.

So, what has motivated God to move so graciously in the ways of men? It certainly is not because we merited it in some way, but simply because He loves us. God chose Israel, too—not because they were special but because He loved them. He chooses us, as well—not because we have earned it, but just because He loves us.

Scripture speaks of God dwelling in unapproachable light, and yet His love for mankind draws them to Him. Derek looks at how this love of God took on flesh with light inside in the person of Jesus, so He could draw near to them.

In today’s study Derek shows us that God is interested in the little things as well as the large. He cares about our faithfulness in everything we do, not just the big “important” responsibilities. Until we grasp God’s infinite attention and care for the small things, we won’t really appreciate how much He cares for us.

Derek returns today to Isaiah 55 to examine how we can receive God’s ways and thoughts. As rain, it immediately soaks in. But as snow, it is sometimes a hard saying. The temperature has to change, we need time to let it melt. If we respond rightly, it ultimately brings God’s ways and thoughts to us.

Today Derek takes the words of Jesus and applies them to us as Christians. He suggests the three functions of salt are to disinfect, to hold back corruption, and to give flavor. We are to keep Spiritual and moral “germs” and “infection” away, hold back the corruption of sin, and give flavor to our surroundings. This will make them acceptable to God.

Derek begins looking at some practical applications of being a patriot and today talks about what he has has coined as being relatable; the kind of person that others can relate to and can relate to others. In speaking of our country and its Constitution, we are a covenant nation and need to understand what covenant means.