“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us” (2 Corinthians 1:20). God’s promises are fulfilled through Jesus Christ. This is the test as to whether they originated from God or from some other source. We are positioned in Christ in order to go where He is going…
“Let love be without hypocrisy” (Romans 12:9). Love is to be an expression of one’s real character or actual behavior. It is a movement and not a state of being. God is love and as we move in His direction, His love within us moves us in the direction of becoming more like Jesus. It is the Spirit of love…
“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1Peter 1:7). Faith is tested by the fires of adversity. It is often difficult to understand the challenges and interpret them as working together for our…
“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). There is an interest that ought to be equal to our own. There is no way for one to know this because there is none that is able to tell what makes sense to our intellect. Why should we…
“He was supreme in the beginning and — leading the resurrection parade — he is supreme in the end. From beginning to end he’s there, towering far above everything, everyone” (Colossians 1:18 MSG). Jesus Christ is supreme over all. His supremacy did not evolve over time, nor was it necessary for Him to usurp authority from others. He was there…
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn” (Isaiah 54:17). The objective of Satan is the formation of weapons that may be used to attack areas of apparent weaknesses against the saints of God. The alluring factions that seem to appear out of nowhere were skillfully planned with precision…
Hope takes the occasion to rise from the ashes of ruin. It does not wait for the best situations to shine, but like the Nightingale, it sings its song in the night. Its song heralds possibilities that make the proper use of potential. Having a history of pain and suffering alone is not sufficient for victory. It requires a faith…
“Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God” (Ruth 1:16). Naomi and Ruth were joined together in a God honored covenant. They became one family with bonds of love that could not be broken. It is the same with members within the Body of Christ. We are joined to Christ by the Spirit to be with Him…
“Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach” (Mark 3:14). The series of events are in sequential order. First, they were appointed that they might be with Him; then they were sent out to preach. If they had not come to Him when He called them to be with…
”Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1Timothy 4:12). Youthful lusts do not automatically translate into wantonness. There are temptations that come in our youth to channel our energies in the direction of our newfound passions. It takes forethought to consider the…
“Cultivate your own relationship with God, but don’t impose it on others. You’re fortunate if your behavior and your belief are coherent” (Romans 14:22-23 MSG). Every relationship worthy of preserving requires cultivation. Silence and inactivity signifies disinterest and unconcern. When one’s heart is aligned with God’s heart, we are blessed with the will to do things that would cultivate our…
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well” (Psalm 139:14). Even in our physical frame there is evidence of the mysterious wonders of the Lord. He has so made us and equipped our bodies to function in amazing ways. Intricate details were taken into account, most…