Ephesians 6:1-3 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline]. HONOR [esteem, value as precious] YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER [and be respectful to them]-this is the first commandment with a promise- SO THAT IT MAYContinue reading “THE FATHER’S WILL”
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Win souls for the Lord.
Proverbs 11:30 “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise” A common misconception among Christians is that only ministers, specifically evangelists, are called to reach out to the lost. In Ephesians 5, the Bible teaches about the purpose of the ministry gifts that Jesus has setContinue reading “Win souls for the Lord.”
Have faith and don’t doubt
Matthew 21:21 “Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done” (NIV) Achieving great things in life comes byContinue reading “Have faith and don’t doubt”
To be great, serve
Matthew 23:10-11 says “Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” It is everyone’s desire to be great. No man in the right state of mind wants to be irrelevant in life. But no one also becomes great by wishingContinue reading “To be great, serve”
The danger of looking back
Luke 9:62 “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God“ Serving God and working for the Lord requires focus. Anyone who accepts the call to the new life, and to also do the work of ministry must be ofContinue reading “The danger of looking back”
Pursue peace
Hebrews 12:14 “Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord” There is nothing comparable to peace. In fact, it is one thing that has no substitute. Its either you have peace or you don’t have it. There’s no middle ground. God is a God of peaceContinue reading “Pursue peace”
Anointing to do good
Acts 10:38 “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him“ Doing good is nothing but a matter of anointing. God wants you to do good but that cannot be done independentContinue reading “Anointing to do good”
Faith and Familiarity…
Mark 6:1,5-6 “Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village” (NIV). Familiarity can hinder yourContinue reading “Faith and Familiarity…”
Dwell together in unity
Psalm 133:1-2 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments“ Dwelling together with people in unity is a good and a pleasantContinue reading “Dwell together in unity”
Be quick to understand
Daniel 1:4 “young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians” How quick or fast you understand things determine how fast and well you doContinue reading “Be quick to understand”