Evidence of Sanctification
Evidence of Sanctification “that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,”Ephesians 5:26 True sanctification, when lived out, affects our walk—not just our talk. By walk, we mean our conduct and behavior. This is what the apostle John had in mind when writing 1 John. He writes as one […]
Be Constant In Prayer
Be Constant In Prayer “…continuing steadfastly in prayer;”Romans 12:12 It has been said, “What oxygen is to our human survival, prayer is to the life of the believer!” An old-time preacher once remarked, “A sinning man will stop praying, and a praying man will stop sinning.” This emphasizes the inseparable link between fervent prayer and […]
The Precious Name of Jesus
The Precious Name of Jesus “so that at the name of Jesus…”Philippians 2:10 Precious Name – Given from Heaven This name is precious because it was not given by Mary or Joseph. It was not a family name passed down through generations. The name Jesus was given to Him from Heaven! The angel first gave […]
Be Patient
Be Patient You also, be patient.James 5:8 We have all experienced the patience of God. Sometimes we even joke, “Be patient with me—God’s not finished with me yet!” But while we want others to be patient with us, we’re not always willing to extend that same patience to them. However, if we are filled with […]
Mercy On Display
Mercy On Display “Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”Luke 6:36 Mercy is to be evident in the life of every believer! A great example of such mercy is found in Luke 10, in the story of the Good Samaritan. When the Samaritan bound up the wounds of the man who had […]
I Have Overcome The World
I Have Overcome The World “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 Here, He is speaking to all who seek to follow Him: “Take courage! Be strong! I have overcome […]
Enoch Walked With God
Enoch Walked With God “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.”Genesis 5:24 I am reminded of Enoch in Genesis 5:24. There we read that Enoch walked with God. There are only about seven or eight verses in the entire Bible that speak of Enoch, but when we examine them, […]
Direction For Life
Direction For Life “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.”Psalms 119:105 We all have to make hundreds of decisions that determine the outcome of our lives. Some are minor, some are major, but together they shape the direction of our lives. In the complex world in which we […]
Sweeter Than Honey
Sweeter Than Honey “More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.”Psalms 19:10 Each time we open this Book, we must approach it with reverence and respect—it is the very Word of God! You and I cannot grow as Christians without being in this […]
The Everlasting God
The Everlasting God Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.Psalm 90:1-2 As we step into a new year, our hearts naturally wonder what lies ahead. Will this year bring joy or sorrow? Success […]