The Peace Beyond Understanding
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6–7) Have you ever noticed what happens after you pray? Before prayer, your heart […]
Don’t Wait—It’s Already With You
Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD… (2 Kings 7:1) There are seasons when waiting upon God is necessary, but there are also seasons when God is waiting upon us. The account of Elisha reminds us that God’s servants are not called merely to observe difficult circumstances but to respond according to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Walk in the Spirit Daily
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14) Many people think spiritual growth happens automatically with time, but that is not true. Maturity comes from walking with God consistently. A person may have been in church for many years, but if he is not […]
Be Filled Continually
And be not drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) God never intended the Christian life to be lived occasionally or halfheartedly. He wants you continually filled with the Holy Spirit. Just as natural influences can affect a person’s thoughts and behavior, being filled with the Spirit transforms the way you […]
Growing Without Stagnation
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (Proverbs 4:18) You were not created to stagnate; you were created to grow—spiritually, mentally, financially, and in every area of life. Growth is the evidence of the life of God within you. When you resist growth, […]