Talk it over with Christ
... it will end in praise and glory to God, only when you stay true to his word as you trust him in quietness. Never fret for fear is of the evil one. He who has called us is faithful (1 Thessalonians 5:24) ...
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Be diligent
... which is eternal life.
Christianity has existed since the first century and the genuine beliefs or faith that the early brethren held to/ traditions (II Thessalonians 2:15), cannot be tampered with ...
Living with the Spirit – Part 2
... with the Spirit – Part 1?
As Christians, we are privileged to have God’s Spirit dwelling within us, but what implications does this have for us? We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 not to “quench the ...
Managing Expectations (IV)
... matters, this is not a probability—it is a divine certainty. “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven… and the dead in Christ shall rise first” (1 Thessalonians 4:16). The question is not if it ...
God in the changing world
... work ethics. God expects able-bodied people to work to help themselves and help others (Genesis 2:15; 3:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:10). But many seem to believe the world owes them a living. Due to this, some ...
Doubting the Lord's goodness
... my fears with believers, who encouraged me with God’s word (1 Thessalonians 5:11). But did God answer? Did He speak to me?
Beloved, there was no indication from God. So, I continued to wait like the ...
The Bible-The Christian constitution
... than pleasing man (Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:4).
Another thing worth noting is that people have studied the constitution of the world such that they know when one provision is violated. Can the ...
Cheered for the Finish (Part Two)
“So cheer each other up with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that's what you are doing.” (NIRV) 1 Thessalonians 5:11
In our previous devotion, we discussed the importance of cheers ...
Cheered for the Finish (Part One)
“So cheer each other up with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that's what you are doing.” (NIRV) 1 Thessalonians 5:11
As the new year races ahead, we often find ourselves inspired ...
This is God’s will for you!
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."(NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Every time I study God’s word and hear the phrase “God’s will”, I don’t know ...
God wants full custody
"But dear brothers, you are not in the dark about these things, and you won’t be surprised as by a thief when that day of the Lord comes." (NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:4
By God’s grace, we have been called ...
Developing an attitude of thanksgiving and gratitude
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus (NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
A trip through the Bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament reveals to ...
Give thanks as much as you ask
“give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (NIV) I Thess 5:18
The story is told of a man who strangely found himself in heaven. As he walked through, he met ...
This is God’s will for you!
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."(NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Every time I study God’s word and hear the phrase “God’s will”, I don’t know ...
I have a reason to be grateful
"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus" (NLT) 1Thessalonians 5:18
Having understood the essence of God’s time, I choose to be grateful each day ...
Be thankful to Him
... (I Thessalonians 5:18).
Have you ever thought about how happy the Father is when He receives our thanksgiving? At times, certain Christians or children of God may feel He does not listen to our prayer ...
You killed it with your thoughts
... 2 Thessalonians 3:7-13, Titus 2:7-8, Hebrews 13:5-7, 1 Peter 2:21, we are admonished to follow good examples of those who have gone ahead of us in faith, love, good works among others. Let’s pursue our ...
Will somebody somewhere somehow please love me?
... all so we can gain pardon for our sins (Rom. 8:32). In 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Paul talks about how God loves us and gives everlasting consolation and good hope to mankind through grace. Job was amazed by ...
Will somebody somewhere somehow please love me?
... all so we can gain pardon for our sins (Rom. 8:32). In 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Paul talks about how God loves us and gives everlasting consolation and good hope to mankind through grace. Job was amazed by ...
Diligence
... of God. Some people think the generosity of God means to pray and sleep and expect “manna” to fall into their accounts.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 admonishes us that, the hand that does not work must not eat. ...