Live Beyond the senses

For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) The Christian life is a life of faith. This does not mean that we deny reality or pretend that difficulties do not exist. It means that we refuse to allow what we see, hear, feel, or experience in the natural realm to become greater […]
Cross your Jordan

And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. (2 Kings 2:9) The story of Elijah and Elisha gives us a powerful picture of spiritual transition. Elisha had followed Elijah through different places, but there […]
Your focus matters

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. (2 Corinthians 4:18) What you continually focus on will influence how you experience life. If all you see are your problems, your problems will become larger in your mind than they actually are. If all you talk […]
Trust and Obey

If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: (Isaiah 1:19) Spiritual excellence is not only seen in what we know, but in how accurately we respond to the instructions of the Spirit. There will be moments when the Holy Spirit prompts you to pray, to wait, to move, to […]
The Life of Christ Is at Work in You

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) The Christian life is not a life we are expected to live by our own strength. Christ Himself is our life. His divine life is at work in our spirit, soul, and body, and His presence in us makes us more […]
Your Past Does Not Define Your Glory

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Now that you are in Christ, you must ensure to never dwell in your past. It makes no difference what your past experiences may have been—you are the glory […]
Excellence is not an accident: it’s a choice!

And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel… (Daniel 1:19) Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. You have to condition yourself for it. Just because you are born again and have the Holy Spirit in you does not mean you should stop developing your character. The life of God […]
Demonstrating excellence in your labour

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. (Colossians 3:23) Labour has the power to develop your character, discipline, responsibility, and capacity. Your work is about more than receiving a salary. When you learn to do something well even when nobody is watching, you are developing something within […]
Excellence is greatness

Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him. (Daniel 6:3) Excellence is closely connected with greatness. When we look at the lives of people who made significant impact in Scripture, we see that their greatness was not merely about their position. It was connected to what they carried […]
Excellence begins with perception

And he that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. (Proverbs 17:27) Excellence has a lot to do with how you see. Great people are able to perceive things that others may overlook. They don’t merely look at what is immediately before them; they are able to […]