“God’s Way (the Kingdom) is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life” (1Corinthians 4:20 MSG). The power to live according to the Word must be released to us by the Spirit of God if we are ever to become a witness of Christ to the world. A powerless speech may be impressive and even convincing, but once…
“I, God, will begin by restoring the common households of Judah so that the glory of David’s family and the leaders in Jerusalem won’t overshadow the ordinary people in Judah” (Zechariah 12:7-8 MSG). God will raise the common people who trust in Him to a degree of prominence alongside of royalty. God’s love will know no boundaries when He is…
“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26). It is too easy to feel that a particular thing is right and rely totally upon one’s feelings. Many place their confidence in the inclinations of the heart rather than the established truth of God’s word. Our hearts may guide us…
“But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ” (Philippians 3:7). What a resolve! What a tremendous position one is placed in when his pursuit for Christ outweighs all the accolades of his past. He is then privileged to know Christ in a way in which he has never known Him before! Whatever value we…
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1). The light that God gives illumines the way to our salvation. The darkness of night shrouds the condition of the soul. When people wander in the dark, they cannot see beyond the moment. There is no certainty of purpose or hope for the future. There are…
Decision making is a vital part of life, and the things that are placed before us are there for a reason. It is not only their appeal that ought to motivate us in our decision-making process, but our destiny also hangs in the balance. Just one move in the wrong direction can set in motion a series of events that…
How is it that defenders of rights can readily turn a deaf ear to things that are obviously wrong? We live in a schizophrenic society where double standards are the order of the day, but all too often, they exist unquestioned even by those who have the responsibility to uphold God’s standard of righteousness. Our current dilemma places us between the…
These days of unprecedented challenges have left many to seek answers to questions that otherwise would not be asked. Many are inquiring into what is happening, why it is happening, and how long will it happen. This being the last quarter of the Year 20/20, the Year of Vision, none of the occurrences of this year are without merit. Believe…
Victor Hugo once said, “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” To paraphrase his statement, “nothing is more powerful than the seed of truth exposing past errors in an age of enlightenment.” When the focus of the world is drawn to a particular ill within society and the underlying evil is highlighted by truth, a disturbance…
“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). Life takes on a new meaning once Christ has come into the heart of the believer. He does not merely exist among the other things once deemed important, but rather sets the priorities for his existence. Any other place given to Him constitutes a warm feeling…
“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart” (Jeremiah 15:16). It is not merely the exposure to the Word that will transform lives. The Word ingested is the cause for rejoicing. It is able to do its work of transformation remaking the individual into a vessel of…
“You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples” (Psalm 77:14). God is at work among the peoples of the earth. He has ordered the whole of creation to bow at His feet. Nothing is able to remain standing in defiance of Him. He rules in power and in might. The raging of heathens…