Far from it!
... be measured by the scale of the Lord who knows the secrets of our hearts (Psalms 44:21; Jeremiah 17:10; Daniel 5:27).
In the Jewish religion (in the Old Testament) the acts of good deeds gradually fell ...
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Lord, I invite you
... eagerly invite Him into our hearts or the situation we are battling with. At that point, we can just say, 'Dear Lord, I invite you to move me to more love deeds' (Mark 12:30-31) Amen!
The battle of the ...
Barriers from living the Word of God
... other Christians do the same.
May God grant us grace and may he help and strengthen us as we seek to live for him by abandoning all human opinions and sentiments. Amen.
Taking God’s love for granted ...
Providence found me
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”(NIV) Jeremiah 29:11
When the Wise man considered issues ...
From Zero to Hero
... 27).
Encounter with Christ converts people from shame to fame, zero to hero. What has God done for you? Are you willing to share to glorify God? Evangelize Christ. Amen
Eyes on the Prize not the Price ...
Overtaking the Master
... trusting His pace, His plan, and His power (John 15:4–5). True faith is content to follow, for only there do we find the Master’s approval and the fullness of His blessing. Amen.
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Boast in the Lord!
“For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” (NIV) 1 Corinthians 4:7
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The Power Therein
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline” (NIV) 2 Tim 1:7
Just a few days ago, I started a Bible reading plan entitled “Embracing Grace”. A ...
According to your faith, let it be done unto you
"And Jesus said unto the centurion; Go thy way, and as thou believed, so be it done unto thee"(KJV) Matthew 8:13
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen (Hebrews ...
First to break the news
“So David said to him, “How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?”” (NKJV) 2 Samuel 1:14
In today’s world of instant headlines and viral posts, the race ...
Silver or gold I do not have
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” (NIV) Acts 3:6
Peter and John stood at the temple gate, not as wealthy ...
What do you have that you did not receive?
“For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” (NIV) 1 Corinthians 4:7
The gifts of ...
Sufficient grace
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” ...
The night the lions fasted
“My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me,…” (NIV) Daniel 6:22
Lions are highly adored for their majestic nature but dreaded for their deadly adventure for ...
Wait upon the Lord
“But as me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my savior; my God will hear me." (NIV) Micah 7:7
The era of modernization has changed the world in the most dramatic way. Everything is done ...
Embracing the extra mile
... distressing, grievous and lamentable times.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, when Christ and the Apostles were supposed to rebel against their enemies, they never did (Matthew 26:36-56). Christ took the ...
Day of good news
... where we also started.
To be suffering from leprosy in the time of Old Testament Israel was to be rejected, abandoned and quarantined. By implication, due to leprosy, one seems to have a shuttered life ...
What God do you serve?
... Old Testament books it’s incredible to think that any king serving God’s nation would think that the people would just turn their backs on God to serve some golden idols. The second thing that amazes me ...
Serving God
... saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." The apostles who heard this voice of God followed what Jesus taught them and passed on the truth to our generation through the New Testament ...
The shinning stars
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in ...