One version also puts it this way, “Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God”. It is always important to know the source of your blessing. This makes you grateful and helps you to develop a positive attitude towards the source of your blessing. TheContinue reading “Our sufficiency is from God”
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You can’t replace obedience with what you want
Many a time, some Christians think they can substitute obedience with a religious activity. Well, in as much as the latter has its place in the Christian faith, it can’t replace obedience. Thus, when it comes to obedience- it is either you are obedient or not. There is no middle ground. In 1 Samuel 15,Continue reading “You can’t replace obedience with what you want”
You are delivered!
The subject of deliverance is key in the Christendom. One therefore needs to understand it and apply it accurately. Our opening scripture tells one truth all Christians must understand, that is, “we have been delivered”. This means that, as a Christian you have been RESCUED, SAVED AND PRESERVED. 2 Timothy 1:9 says, “WHO HAS SAVEDContinue reading “You are delivered!”
Let love be your guiding principle.
The subject of love is a crucial one. First and foremost, it is a commandment from God, secondly, it is the nature of the new man in Christ, and thirdly, it is a way by which we spread the love of God to others. Thus, for the Christian, LOVE is our life. Therefore, love mustContinue reading “Let love be your guiding principle.”
God rewards those who labour in the work of ministry
One truth that every Christian must know is that God rewards. God rewards people who go out of the ordinary trend of life to labour for the work of ministry. God rewards people who are strong and immovable in their work for him. In Hebrews 6:10 the bible says “For God is not unrighteous toContinue reading “God rewards those who labour in the work of ministry”
BE PRAYERFUL
Aside following the voice of the Spirit, another way to be alert in this end times as a Christian is to pray constantly or consistently. Thus, the caution from the Bible “pray always without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Praying consistently keeps you in sync with the will of God and in fellowship with the Lord.Continue reading “BE PRAYERFUL”
Gifted to shine
The book of Daniel shows how God’s gift of knowledge and skill to Daniel and his three friends made them stalwarts in the land of Babylon. By their gift, they were brought into the place of nobility. Proverbs 18:16 says, “A MAN’S GIFT MAKES ROOM FOR HIM, And brings him before great men”. Your giftContinue reading “Gifted to shine”
Are you ready for the baton?
Life is full of opportunities. By virtue of where you are, whose child you are, where you work and where you church, etc., you become a possible candidate for a particular task in the absence of someone. This, fact notwithstanding, if you HAVE NOT PREPARED yourself with the vital knowledge, wisdom, quality, integrity, and skill,Continue reading “Are you ready for the baton?”
Learn by observation
There are many ways to learn in life. But one easy way to learn is to observe and do likewise. You can also call it “copying”, “imitating” or “following someone’s example” Proverbs chapter 6:6-9 elucidates this principle of learning by observation or following the example that has been set forth for a particular course. In brief,Continue reading “Learn by observation”
Be willing and obedient.
Our opening text is a remedy God gave to the nation of Judah when they found themselves in a trying time. Judah’s troubles had come of their neglect of God, and they were now faced with multiple wars. But there was still hope in this dark moment. God comes to them with a deliverance message through the Prophet Isaiah, theContinue reading “Be willing and obedient.”