Identify your purpose
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God puts us in certain places at particular times for a reason. Since He knows the end from the beginning, He sees beyond our limitations and carefully situates His children.
He rewards the works of ...
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The Work of Christ
... something I need to do.
Thinking about going to places that are not always pleasant got me thinking about Jesus coming to this earth. Committing myself to go to work each day is nothing in compariso ...
Standing out from the crowd
... them because they were considered anti-social and thus suffered persecution simply because they did not follow the society in doing wrong (2 Timothy 1:1–2:13; 3:10–17, 2 Thes. 1:3-12).
In our workplaces, ...
Refocusing
... could have spent our time doing something much more rewarding. This got me thinking about what we place importance on in our lives and what our true purpose is. We live in a society that places the emphasis ...
Serving One Another Through Love
... emphasize the importance of Christians serving one another through love (Romans 12:4-5; 1 Cor. 12:12-31).
Paul also wrote that while some members of the body have more prominent places of service than ...
The blessing of prayer
... God. Jesus words in Matthew 6:5-13 highlight what God is looking for in our prayers to Him. In Jesus time, the Pharisees would stand in public places and pray at length. The reason this was wrong was because ...
You know me completely and watch over me
... eyes of Him to whom we must give account (Hebrews 4:13). “Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord” (Jeremiah ...
Overtaken by blessing
... has promised us all blessings in Christ for it is written in Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places ...
Sow seeds of giving and reap fruits of receipts
... people donate clothes that are faded or thorn and just need places to damp them. This is so sad because with the measure we use in our giving, it will be measured to us. A principle I have always adopted ...
Serving One Another Through Love
... emphasize the importance of Christians serving one another through love (Romans 12:4-5; 1 Cor. 12:12-31).
Paul also wrote that while some members of the body have more prominent places of service than ...
Pleasing unto the Lord
... chosen people and by that, in God’s infinite wisdom, He strategically placed us in certain places and at opportune times to accomplish His purpose for us.
The Apostle Paul made a profound statement in ...
The Work of Christ
... peace however, I go anyways because I know it's something I need to do.
Thinking about going to places that are not always pleasant got me thinking about Jesus coming to this earth. Committing myself ...
Respect for authority
... through the leaders in various places, so we should be cooperative and show respect to them. By doing that we will be made right with God.
Also, it is very tempting to slander those in authority especially ...
You know me completely and watch over me
... of Him to whom we must give account (Hebrews 4:13). “Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord” (Jeremiah 23:24). ...
Faithful unto death
... the same vein, Christians continue to suffer several forms of persecution. Some people are coerced to join ungodly and corrupt practices at their workplaces, in schools, in our communities, from family ...
It's not all about mone
... greatly rewarded.
Blessed indeed, is anyone who loves the Lord with all his entire being, loves his neighbor, and prudently places money where it belongs, for it’s not all about money.
First thing ...
The Throne of Grace
“Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV) Hebrews 4:16
In ancient Israel, the following six places ...
Refocusing
... could have spent our time doing something much more rewarding. This got me thinking about what we place importance on in our lives and what our true purpose is. We live in a society that places the emphasis ...
The Great Provider
... is fighting and dying for the basic needs of survival. We get up from our sleeping places and even forget to appreciate the giver of life and the things we hope to receive.
There is a caring God who ...
New Beginning
... what we should do as Christians to merit the favours of God. Have you noticed the paths you walk, the places you stand and the seats you occupy? How long has it been since you read, studied or meditated ...