Indeed safety is of the Lord and those who put their trust in the Lord will never be ashamed. This is a testimony of God’s faithfulness to watch over His saints and not allow their feet to slide. God is very true and committed to our lives and the best we must do is to […]
The Christian’s Trials
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-13 NKJV Further Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-16 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad […]
The Righteous Suffers
Text: 1 Peter 3:14 NKJV Further Reading: Job 1:1-22 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 1 Peter 3:14 NKJV MESSAGE Suffering can be very overwhelming especially when you a living correctly in Christ. It is hard to understand […]
Partaking In Christ’s Suffering
Text: Philippians 3:10 NKJV Further Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:4-10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. Philippians 3:10 NKJV MESSAGE One man who succeeded greatly above his contemporaries was Paul the Apostle. He was the one who also made the […]
God’s Assurances In Our Suffering
Text: Isaiah 43:2 NKJV Further Reading: Psalms 66:10-12 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV MESSAGE There is nothing greater than knowing […]
The Purifying Fire Of Suffering
Text: Isaiah 48:10 NKJV Further Reading: Isaiah 48:10-11 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10 NKJV MESSAGE Gold in its purest form must have to go through the fire to come out shining. Everyone loves gold, but not many people like the […]
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 NKJV Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 2 Corinthians 12:7 NKJV MESSAGE Nobody can really put […]
Christian Suffering
Text: 1 Peter 4:1 NKJV Further Reading: 1 Peter 4:1-6 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. 1 Peter 4:1 NKJV MESSAGE Whenever we hear the stories of Christians being seriously persecuted, tortured, imprisoned, […]
Creative Word: Sanctification
Text: John 15:3 KJV Further Reading: John 17:17-19 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John 15:3 MESSAGE Sanctification is God’s will for every believer, I.e. God wants every believer to be Holy (1 Thessalonians 4:3). God’s commitment to this cause started from the old testament when He called […]
Creative Word: Salvation
Text: John 5:24-25 KJV Further Reading: John 5:21-27, Romans 10:8-10 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and […]