If someone comes to you and tells all the good things he has seen in you and the marvelous things you have done; but when he is concluding his talk, he uses the word, “Nevertheless…” I am sure your breath will go up and you will want to hear what he will say next.
God is seeking labourers who will take his word to lost humanity and he is counting on you and me to take it as a matter of urgency. From the very beginning of creation God has always valued man more than any of his creation.
Most often when Christians pray they pray like this: “Lord, send someone to bless ME. Father, please send MY destiny helper.” What’s wrong with this prayer? If it ends here, the prayer is too selfish. When are we going to also be destiny helpers to others? A blessing to others?
Covetousness Forbidden Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee (Hebrews 13:5) Covetousness is a mortal sin that has taken over our society. Today, many people want to get rich by all means and at all […]
What happens when the righteous pray? Well the common knowledge is that our prayers are heard and answered by God. That is right. But do you know that there are services held in heaven during which our prayers are literally offered as sacrifices on a golden altar?
There are many inventors in life whose names are never heard about because they gave up on the verge of their discoveries. Life is about persistence, and one man who was very persistent in his pursuit of greatness was Elisha (2nd Kings 2).
This verse has always been a great booster to my prayer life, especially when it comes to interceding for the land. We Understand from the verse that one person alone can made the difference in prayer. Let me put it the right way, You can make the difference in prayer
1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Brethren, when we walk with the Lord, In the light of His word, what a glory he sheds on our way!
Blessed people walking in His blessings enjoy His protection.
Who is a wise Christian?
We may have so many answers, but let’s look at this few:
(1) A wise Christian is one who puts the word of God into practice. He is a wise builder who builds his life on the rock (Matthew 7:24-27). No problem will bring him down.
There is a good and normal practice that is gradually dying among many Christians today, Evangelism or Witnessing. Let me ask you, when is the last time you invited someone to Church or preach the Gospel to someone?
When Andrew found Jesus Christ, it did not take long for him to invite his brother Peter. Our passage says, ” The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ).”
When you experience somethings in your life that are not supposed to take place, you should begin to suspect that there is a door opened that should be closed. From our main verse above, Jesus does not only open doors, He can also help you to shut some doors. Hallelujah! What are such doors that needs to be close?
Among the things that God can do in your life, He can open close doors.
God says, “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it…” God can open for you strange doors- unbelievable doors. What are doors?
It is naturally difficult to keep our peace and joy when faced with problems. Usually, we record various negative reactions when people are confronted with problems. Some panic; others get confused; still others are gripped with fears and worries.
If a problem in your life has a beginning date, let me tell you that it also most have an expiring date. Peter was communicating to his readers that their suffering will last just a while and not forever. So, beloved, according to God, you are not supposed to suffer forever. Whatever problem you can be facing right now, there is a way out with God.
Any thinking about ‘The fear of the Lord’ is corrected and redefined and by obedient walk in Him.
Walk here is going down life’s road; not a short or long trip.
So, how’s your walk in Him, obedient or any how? Is your obedience selective or you simply a strive to be an obedient child of His?
The greatest challenge for you and I to use our potentials to maximum is often viewed to be from outside of us. So many of us prefer the policy of self-protection and risk aversion – the opposite of the courage to which God calls us believers in Christ.
Matt. 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
There is sin in their homes, and they are polluted to the depths of their souls. But I will call upon the Lord to save mean he will. Psalm 55:15,16 (TLB)
This truth very much applies to the case of Christ and the Pharisees. Long before Christ came into the world, the Pharisees commanded high esteem among the Jews. They, indeed, craved the praise of men and positioned themselves as custodians of God’s holy standard.