“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell”(Matthew 10:28-29). A healthy fear is necessary for a balanced life. It helps one avoid carelessness and reckless living. Yes God is love and He initiates the process by loving us first.…
“Think of it! One solitary man when I called him, but once I blessed him, he multiplied” (Isaiah 51:2 MSG). Abraham was blessed to be called and called to be blessed. He was one man standing alone but obedient to God. He was awaiting his assignment after having received the promise of blessings. When our future is in His hands,…
“How is it you do not understand?” (Mark 8:21). Every act on the part of Jesus has a much deeper meaning than we have yet come to realize. It was not just the feeding of the five thousand on one occasion, nor the four thousand on another. He was instructing them to trust Him for their provisions when it appeared…
“And yet I show you a more excellent way” (1Corinthians 12:31). The order of the Church and our lives is to be arranged by the Holy Spirit. He guides us through the gifts that were given to the Church on the Day of Pentecost. Many gifted people have not fully understood what it would take in order to get the…
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5). The pronouncement of the two angels at the empty tomb is the challenge to this generation. We need answers. This is a desperate time for so many in searching for real answers. People are tired of pacifying words that merely delay the imminent failures that they have grown so…
“Sit here while I pray” (Mark 14:32). When Jesus was facing the most agonizing moment in His life, He needed to be alone with the Father. He was away from the multitudes with their pressing needs seeking Him out for assistance. Now He was with His small select group of disciples with whom He felt the liberty to be transparent.…
“No one shall suffer miscarriage or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days” (Exodus 23:26). The curse of barrenness shall be broken over the lives of God’speople. There may be a period of dryness where it seems as if nothing is being produced. Some will think that God has disfavored those who appear without…
“And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near” (Ephesians 2:17). Those who were Jews as well as the Gentiles received the message of peace. The message was originally given to Jews. Great enmity existed between the two. There was division between man and man as well as man and God.…
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:44). The Father draws us by way of His Spirit that we may be close to Him. There is a place in God awaiting each soul that is discontent and longing to be where He…
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). The household of faith is the instrument in God’s hands to bringsinners to salvation. They are the carriers of the Gospel message with the potential of setting the captives free. To do good concerning those who are…
“Don’t run roughshod over the concerns of your brothers and sisters. Their concerns are God’s concerns, and he will take care of them. We’ve warned you about this before. God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life but into something holy and beautiful — as beautiful on the inside as theoutside” (1Thessalonians 4:6-7 MSG). The care and concern we…
”Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith” (Hebrews 10:22). We are invited to come closer to God as we meet the conditions of spiritual intimacy. His blessings are as the result of our moving in His direction. Many may attempt to confiscate the benefits without the relationship, but God will test the purity of…