God’s Word is real, right, and valid (true), and the Word became flesh, living creature and stayed among us. (John 1:14) So the truth of the matter is the life of Jesus – which is to be shown in us. (2 Corinthians 4:10) When we contrast His daily routine with our own experiences and perceive how hugely extraordinary the two are, at that point, a light turns on for us. The light which sparkles into our lives and uncovers what…
Eberhard Arnold said: “As far as humankind as a whole is concerned, only one thing is worthy of the greatness of God’s kingdom: our readiness to die. But unless we prove this readiness in the trivialities of daily life, we shall not be able to muster courage in the critical hour of history. Therefore we must overcome completely all our petty attitudes and feelings, in order to give up all our personal ways of reacting to things, that is, our…
In Proverbs 21:3 righteousness and justice remain of high preference to sacrifice. Indeed, how we treat individuals – what may be called our horizontal relationship – is fundamental to God. The Lord needs us to do righteousness and justice in this world. Animal sacrifice was an approach to stroll in right relationship with God –what may be called our vertical relationship. God here says that how we treat others is a higher priority than how we perform strict services such as sacrifice. Frankly, this was reality missed by the minister and the…
Blaise Pascal said: “Knowing God without knowing our own wretchedness makes for pride. Knowing our own wretchedness without knowing God makes for despair. Knowing Jesus Christ strikes the balance because he shows us both God and our own wretchedness.”
Yes, you can always make your faith to talk. Yes, it means you are persisting your faith on the covenant of God and anointing that was upon Jesus to communicate solutions to the reality of your living. Put, when you act out what you believe in, I mean, like the woman with an issue of blood; she acted out what she said and touched His garment, that faith that was in her became the substance of her hope, and her…
Yes if a human is for turning, no one is sovereign. Yes if the heart of a king is for turning, no king or queen is ultimate. In Proverbs 21:1b, “Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes:” – Indeed, it’s a picture that shows how God may manage the heart of the human. In moving a stream, one doesn’t have to convey each drop of water to a spot it where it is wanted; if one can shape…
Yes, God gives victory to the humble always. Whosoever fight the humble will not live to tell the story. Listen to this: “Praise his name with dancing; play drums and harps in praise of him. The Lord takes pleasure in his people; he honors the humble with victory. Let God’s people rejoice in their triumph and sing joyfully all night long.” (Psalm 149:3-5 GNT)
Elisabeth Elliot said: “Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person’s seemingly small act of obedience! Rest assured: Do what God tells you to do now, and, depend upon it, you will be shown what to do next.”
Proverbs 20:7 encourages ever walking in right living. For a righteous man or woman, upstanding living and integrity remain the standard of living. They will stroll in their integrity. Their children remain honoured after them: The best blessing a parent can provide for a kid is for that parent to be a righteous, upstanding individual who walks in his or her uprightness. That one will make a home and air that will be a gift to the youngster. It answers the compulsion to ‘jump on’ no matter…
Yes, God is a generous provider; He generously provide all we need. He loves a cheerful giver. Listen: “You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause. As the scripture says, “He gives generously…