Scripture Reference “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; For his mercy endureth for ever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 KJV We may never fully grasp the depth of God’s mercy until we pause to reflect on how much of it we have received. Consider the many failures in our lives that God, […]
The Ministry of Reconciliation
Scripture Reference “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.” – 2 Corinthians 5:18 KJV Not only has God saved us, but He has also entrusted us with the mandate to bring others into the Ark of Salvation. Everything […]
Grace and Truth
Scripture Reference “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14 (KJV) Christians today often misunderstand grace. Some see it as a license to sin, believing they can be forgiven repeatedly. […]
The Strong Tower
Scripture Reference “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” – Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) Picture a world full of turmoil and adversities, where the righteous long for safety. Many of us have experienced difficult situations in our jobs, businesses, or society simply because we stand for […]
All Power 2
Text: Acts 1:8 Further Reading: Mark 16:15-18 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8 KJV MESSAGE In this second part of […]
All Power 1
Text: Matthew 28:18 Further Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matthew 38:18 KJV MESSAGE We live in a world where powerful people dominate the less privileged. They often use their economic power, socio-political, and even spiritual power to oppress […]
Better Than Others 3?
Text: Ephesians 1:4 Further Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, Ephesians 1:4 NKJV MESSAGE I have realized that most people who find themselves successful often prop up themselves as the only […]
Better Than Others 2?
Text: Luke 18:9 Further Reading: Luke 18:9-14 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Luke 18:9 NKJV MESSAGE Another great mistake many make today is to think they are better than others spiritually. They soon forget that it was God who chose them before […]
Better Than Others 1?
Text: Luke 13:2 Further Reading: Luke 13:1-5 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? Luke 13:2 NKJV MESSAGE One of the signs of immaturity in anyone is the idea that you are better than others. The self-love […]
In Him Was Life
Text: John 1:4 Further Reading: John 1:1-5 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 NKJV MESSAGE In Him was life All men and women inevitably have an appointment to keep with death. No one will ever escape that reality, what differs, however, is the timing. Once men die […]