“God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes” (Psalm 18:24 MSG). An open heart to the Word of God gives Him permission to transform one’s life. The Holy Spirit working within us not only affects our future, but takes into account our past and our present state and weaves all…
“Their job is to teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, to show them how to discern between unclean and clean” (Ezekiel 44:23). The job of the preacher is not merely to entertain people or to build buildings. Neither is he successful when he possesses the ability to draw large crowds. God has assigned us to…
“Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). The elementary principles of Christ must be the primary discussion of the newly converted. To take on weightier matters concerning Him are destined to be misconstrued thus misapplied. There has to be a foundation of truth established within each life if we…
“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 does a work by way of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of all who are responsive to His love. None can take the credit for the saving of even one soul.…
“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1John 3:16-17). The love of Jesus Christ is expressed by what He gave, not by what He gained. The power of the mighty may attain for them both position and privilege, but none of our…
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) I do not remember the source, but someone once said that “Christ is our eternal contemporary!” He is always in vogue and current as the remedy to the most current issues facing life. It is amazing to know that the same Person with the same word can address the…
Two celebrations occur simultaneously in the month of February. It is Black History Month, and on the 14th, Valentine’s Day. To converge the two without diminishing the significance of either is, in fact, a challenge at best. Reflecting on African American History includes the strides and struggles of a people that were once enslaved but seeking freedom. “Build houses and…
Transformation is defined as the metamorphosis during the life cycle that is the induced or spontaneous change of one element into another. It is to some extent a conversion since something different and more dynamic is expressed as result of it. Likewise, The Apostle Paul says, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing…
The Book of Genesis begins with, “In the beginning God…” Before there was a where or a when, there was the Eternal God. He was both self-existent and self-sufficient. “He was before all things, and in Him all things hold together (Colossians 1:17). Not only is He self-sufficient, but all things are dependent on His sufficiency. He supplies life to…
“Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.” Revelations 4:1 The immediate appears to be more practical than the ultimate. What many assume to be a message from the Lord may be practical but not prophetic. It is only what is seen that is addressed, causing many to stand together but unable to…
“This is love, that we walk according to His commandments.” 2 John 6 Love defined by the Source from which it originated. None else can define love in language that is so sensible yet so profound. The qualities of love are found within the confines of obedience. Everything else outside of this is hatred and repulsive to the One who…
“That I may know Him…” Philippians 3:10 The deepest cry of the human heart cries in the direction of its Maker and Provider. There is a deep yearning to know the Source from which it came. The ability to want and have provided a fulfillment that makes all of life meaningful is a gift given to all from God. It…