God Expects You to Grow
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18) When we come to Christ, we are not called to remain at the same level forever. Just as a child is expected to grow physically and become stronger […]
Watch, Pray, and Remain Ready
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation… (Mark 14:38 KJV) The Christian life is beautifully balanced. There are seasons of celebration, fellowship, and rejoicing, but there must also be times of prayer, fasting, and spiritual watchfulness. One should never replace the other. While we rejoice in God’s goodness, we must also remain spiritually […]
Be an Ambassador of God’s Peace
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Romans 14:17 KJV) When people think of God, many imagine His power, His holiness, or His greatness. Yet one of the titles most frequently used for Him in the New Testament is the God of […]
Strengthen Your Inner Man Every Day
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16) God never intended your spiritual life to remain the same year after year. Just as your physical body requires daily nourishment, your spirit must also be refreshed every day. The beautiful […]
Live What You Believe
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me… (Galatians 2:20) Knowing God’s Word is wonderful, but God desires something even greater—He wants us to live it. There is a difference between possessing knowledge and allowing that knowledge to shape our daily lives. True spiritual maturity is seen […]
Build Yourself Up in the Spirit
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself… (1 Corinthians 14:4) One of the greatest gifts God has given every believer is the ability to build himself up spiritually. The Bible tells us that when we pray in tongues, we edify ourselves. The word edify means to build, strengthen, and develop. Just as a […]
Analyse and Align to His Will!
A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time. (Isaiah 60:22) We are once again at a time when we can look back and thank the Lord for His faithfulness and goodness. The first half of the year concludes today. Times […]
Cultivate a Life That Bears Fruit
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. (John 15:8) Over the past several days, we have explored different areas that require cultivation in the life of a believer. We learned about cultivating the Word, cultivating faith, cultivating a hunger for righteousness, cultivating joy,cultivating loyalty, cultivating a […]
Where the Spirit Is, There Is Liberty
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Corinthians 3:17) Liberty is not something you are trying to attain; it is something you already possess in Christ. The presence of the Holy Spirit in your life is the proof that you live in freedom. This […]
Jesus: The One Who Calls, Equips, and Sends
And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Matthew 4:19) Christmas reminds us that Jesus did not only come to save us — He came to call us, equip us, and send us as His representatives in this world. A Christian is not someone who merely believes in […]