One of the remarkable realities of the new creation, or the born-again Christian, is that they carry the power of God. Irrespective of age, gender, or race, one undeniable truth about every believer is the power of God at work within them. It is important to constantly reflect on this truth. Know that as aContinue reading “GOD’S POWER IN YOU.”
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WALK BY FAITH
God’s Word admonishes believers to walk or live by faith. Living by faith demands that you set your gaze on God and His Word. When you walk in faith, you take hold of spiritual realities and make them your own. Faith is spiritual. Thus, living by what you see with your eyes will hinder yourContinue reading “WALK BY FAITH”
CAN YOU BELIEVE?
It matters what you believe when walking with the Lord. As a Christian, your faith in the Lord and what He can do is key. What you receive—or do not receive—is often dependent on your faith.In Mark 9:17-18, a man brought his son, who had a dumb spirit, to Jesus’ disciples. When they could notContinue reading “CAN YOU BELIEVE?”
OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE.
Obedience to the Lord cannot be replaced by any act or deed. Obedience must be absolute and unqualified. Our opening text teaches this key principle of obedience. Anyone who wants to have a meaningful relationship with the Lord must prioritize obedience. You must do what the Lord requires of you or has commanded you toContinue reading “OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE.”
LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WILL OF COMMAND.
God’s will of command is clear and explicit. It calls for obedience to a particular cause or action. As a Christian, the prescriptive instruction of what God wants you to do is His will for your life. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 says, “This is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality.”Continue reading “LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WILL OF COMMAND.”
GOD’S WILL.
God’s will is His eternal plan for all of creation. The “will of God” can be understood in two dimensions: God’s sovereign will and God’s will of command.God’s Sovereign Will refers to God’s sovereign control over all things. It cannot be broken and always comes to pass. Daniel 4:35 says, “He does according to hisContinue reading “GOD’S WILL.”
BODILY EXERCISE VS. SPIRITUAL EXERCISE.
There are many ways by which we can exercise, both spiritual and physical. Each type of exercise has its own benefits and results. It is therefore important to know when and which type of exercise to engage in as a Christian at any given time. Our opening text teaches that physical or bodily exercise isContinue reading “BODILY EXERCISE VS. SPIRITUAL EXERCISE.”
DON’T REWARD GOOD WITH EVIL.
As human beings, we are daily faced with choices, often deciding between one course of action and another. One of these choices is whether to return good for good or to act otherwise. Christians have a divine obligation to do good to those who have shown us kindness in life. God’s Word cautions that failingContinue reading “DON’T REWARD GOOD WITH EVIL.”
WHATEVER YOU WANT MEN TO DO TO YOU, DO IT ALSO TO THEM.
God’s Word prescribes how we are to treat or deal with people. One general principle is to treat people well, just as we also want to be treated by others. As a Christian, don’t only expect people to treat you kindly; you must also be a light in other people’s lives. You see, you can’tContinue reading “WHATEVER YOU WANT MEN TO DO TO YOU, DO IT ALSO TO THEM.”
SET YOUR MIND ON RIGHT THINGS.
It is important to take note of what you allow into your mind. While you are free to think about various things, it is in your best interest to focus on what is helpful. What you think about greatly impacts all aspects of your life. It can influence your health, relationships, and results in life.WhenContinue reading “SET YOUR MIND ON RIGHT THINGS.”