No two ways about it!
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 NIV) Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are speaking and doing things […]
The greatest spiritual secret to success
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. (John 16:13 KJV) In Christ, you have been filled with the Holy Spirit. One of the beautiful […]
Spiritual Maturity: Completeness
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12) In our main verse, Apostle Paul was addressing the Church in Colossia and telling them how Epaphras has been interceding for […]
Spiritual maturity: the fellowship
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen (2 Corinthians 13:14) The word translated fellowship in our main verse is Greek word “koinonia”. It means a deep fellowship. An intense fellowship with the Holy Spirit where He transports you […]
Spiritual maturity: the consciousness of Christ life
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27) To be mature as a Christian, you must consciously and continuously be mindful of the life of Christ in you. That is called consciousness of […]
Maturity brings humility and gratitude
What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything. (Galatians 4:1 BSB) Maturity comes clothed with humility and gratitude. As you grow, in knowledge of God’s Word and discover the talents and gifts God has bestowed […]
Maturity is a choice
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all (Galatians 4:1) As a Christian in this world, you are an extension of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Therefore, you cannot remain a child in the Spirit for long. You must mature […]
Exploring Spiritual Work and Abilities: Part 2
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11a) God has given you creative abilities, and there is enormous power latent in your spirit. What you meditate on is what you create. Meditating on the Word of God is crucial. When you meditate on God’s Word, […]
Exploring Spiritual Work and Abilities: Part 1
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;(Romans 1:9) Just as there are physical activities, there are also spiritual activities. Spiritual activities are those performed through the spirit. While there may be physical involvement, […]
We, the first fruits of God
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. (James 1:18) The literal meaning for first fruit is the first of the best kind, in other words the best. God loved us so much that in Christ He made us […]
