Using God-Given Gifts
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. Romans 12:6 No one person could have accomplished the work of repairing the walls and gates of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s effective leadership helped him survey the damage, prepare a plan, […]
Front Line Leadership
In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’ II Samuel 5:2 David led the people in battle while Saul was king over Israel. The […]
Our Provision and Example
But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” Genesis 15:2 The first time we see the name Adonai used is in Genesis 15:2 where Abram calls on Adonai Jehovah to give him the assurance that […]
Jesus Has Not Left His Post
Today I have been thinking about the scripture that tells us that Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father. After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up to heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19) In today’s world, that is chaotic, do you ever […]
Parable of the Mustard Seed
He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come […]
Living in Harmony
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8 I Peter 3:8 describes the way we are to live in fellowship with all people. We are to live in harmony with sympathy, compassion and humility. Scripture encourages us to do good […]
Credited with Righteousness
Then the word of the LORD came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son coming from your own body, will be your heir. He took him outside and said, “Look up at the heavens and count the stars – if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, […]
First Assault: Weak
The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” Judges 6:14 The first assault that King Sennacherib of Assyria used against the people of God began with the question, “On what are you basing this confidence of yours?” […]
Fading Memories
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9 We read in Judges 2:8-15 that it only took one […]
Disobedience to God
If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:10 Ananias and Sapphira were disciples of Christ who sold their land to help fulfill the mission of the early church: None claimed that any of his possessions was […]