Let your character sustain your calling
And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. (Exodus 31:2) Your calling, gifts, abilities, and opportunities are valuable, but your character is what determines how you will carry them. A person can have great potential and still […]
Excellence requires stability
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel. (Genesis 49:3–4) Reuben had great potential. He was Jacob’s firstborn, the beginning of his father’s strength, and he carried the excellency of dignity and power. Yet […]
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 […]
Cultivate Godly Habits
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (1 Timothy 4:7) Your spiritual life is greatly influenced by the habits you cultivate. An excellent Christian life does not happen accidentally. You have to give attention to the things that build your spirit. Prayer, studying the Word of God, fellowship, worship, […]
Take your life in Christ seriously
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is. (Hebrews 10:24–25) There is a seriousness that must come into our Christian walk. Christianity is not something we practise only when we are in trouble or when we […]
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 […]
Intentional Spiritual Growth
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18) Spiritual growth does not happen automatically. Just as physical development requires nourishment and exercise, spiritual advancement requires intentional commitment to God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. Nobody accidentally becomes spiritually mature. Growth happens when we consistently choose […]
Staying Focused on Your Divine Assignment
Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee (Proverbs 4:25). Every child of God has a divine assignment—a specific purpose and contribution designed by the Father before the foundation of the world. The glory is not in doing many things, but in doing the right thing with absolute focus. […]
Benefits of Discipline
…On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. (1 Timothy 4:7b, NASB) Discipline can help you achieve great things with very little effort. Discipline is binding and enforcing oneself to walk on certain laid-down principles and ways, while destroying every desire and craving to walk outside those principles. It is very important […]
Take Your Thoughts Captive to the Obedience of Christ!
[In as much as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ… (2 Corinthians 10:5 AMP) Your thoughts shape the direction of your life. What occupies […]