Determination and Hard Work
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teacher to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of […]
Our Source of Power
You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today. Deuteronomy 8:17-18 […]
Taking a Risk
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. Luke 9:24 The Israelites had to take a risk when they stepped into the swollen waters of the Jordan River. Such a risk involves trusting God to go before us even when we do […]
Remembering Our Spiritual Milestones
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced I Chronicles 16:12 Whether you have just embarked on your spiritual journey or have been journeying for many years, I hope that you have recognized the importance of remembering spiritual milestones. It is important not only to remember these milestones, but […]
Christ Revealed
But what about you?” He asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:15-16 Jesus asked His disciples: Who do people say the Son of Man is? (Matthew 16:13) They replied: Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still […]
Approaching the Throne of Grace
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need Hebrews 4:16 The first two verses in Romans 5 celebrate our access into the Presence of God: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have […]
Boldness for Christ
…but they could not stand up against his wisdom of the Spirit by whom he spoke. Acts 6:10 Acts 6:10 tells us that opposition to the gospel could not stand up against his (Stephen’s) wisdom or the Spirit by which he spoke. I remember a turning point in my walk with Christ when I […]
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 […]