Posts from 2022 (Page 5)

The Three Keys Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor; constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength], never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord; contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality. Romans 12: 11-13 In a few passages…

The Danger of Situational Ethics But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’ [a firm yes or no]; anything more than that comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37 We want to succeed and get ahead- there’s nothing wrong with that, unless we take unethical shortcuts. In business and in all other relationships, we’re tempted to tell people what they want to hear so that the deal will close, we’ll get the promotion, our spouses will appreciate us,…

Sin Can Never Catch Us As far as the east is from the west,So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 Throughout the Scriptures, God goes to great lengths to convince us that He completely forgives us. Why does God repeat Himself so often and describe His forgiveness in so many ways? The answer is because we’re so slow to believe it. In all the eras of human existence, people have lived with a strong sense of…

In The Pit Benaiah son of Jeholada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who preformed great exploits He struck down two of Moab’s best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion, and he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. 2 Samuel…

Don’t Blush For whoever is ashamed [here and now] of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 Jesus’ harsh warning is hard for us to hear. It’s difficult to imagine our being ashamed of Christ. It’s like a freed prisoner being ashamed of his rescuer, who risked his life to free him.…

Thank God For A Second Chance So Moses said, “I must turn away [from the flock] and see this great sight—why the bush is not burned up.” When the Lord saw that he turned away [from the flock] to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Exodus 3:3-4 We often think of Moses as the great leader of Israel who led God’s people out of slavery…

It’s Time Now after John [the Baptist] was arrested and taken into custody, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of [the kingdom of] God, and saying, “The [appointed period of] time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life] and believe [with a deep, abiding trust] in the good…

When It’s Okay To Test God Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you [so great] a blessing until there is no more room to receive it. Malachi 3:10 Our faith in God shouldn’t be left in a devotional notebook or in the…

A Consuming Fire Since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:28-29 The writer to the Hebrews began his letter by explaining that Jesus Christ is more exalted than angels and greater than their renowned leader Moses(Hebrews 1:4, 3:3). Throughout his writing, he warned people to avoid complacency in their faith, and to remain…

All Things Possible [Jesus] said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” Luke 18:27 Jesus had just had an encounter with a rich man whose possessions and wealth were more important to him than experiencing God’s love. As the man walked away, Jesus commented to His followers, “It’s hard for rich people to enter the kingdom”(Luke 18:24). His followers were shocked. Rich people had more time to pray, more resources to spend on religious rituals, and…