A BIG GOD FOR LITTLE PEOPLE – Luke 2:1-5 Have you ever thought what an amazing thing it is that God ordained beforehand that the Messiah be born in Bethlehem (as the prophecy in Micah 5 shows), and that He so ordained things that when the time came, the Messiah’s mother and legal father were […]
Sometimes we have trouble with the concepts of faith and works. It’s so important to know that works don’t save us, but works follow all genuine salvations. Galatians and James use Abraham to illustrate the works-faith contrast: Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Those who rely on faith are blessed […]
Throughout this season it is very easy to get caught up in the business of everything that needs to be done for the Holidays that we forget to focus on what truly matters during this season, which is Jesus. As you’re preparing for the Holidays allow these Christmas symbols to remind you of the true […]
These three words from Luke 2:14 are much needed and longed for in a world where turmoil and violence seem to reign. The angelic hosts uttered them in song on the night Jesus was born. What might they have meant, and how can we, the human race, experience that reality? Where is “peace on earth”? […]
“There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up”. Daniel 3:12 One of the greatest attacks in the believer’s life today […]
In the Spirit-filled movement, are also those who try to operate immaturely in spiritual gifts. A prerequisite to spiritual maturity is to grow and develop the fruit of the spirit. Some of the most dangerous people in the church are those who attempt to operate in the gifts of the spirit, without first developing the […]
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, […]
You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? Psalm 56:8 This passage represents millions who have wandered. Wandering speaks of losing your way, or just losing sight of the path. Wanderers pray desperate prayers, they worship extravagantly, they pray without ceasing, and they cry bitterly before God. […]
Our words become self-fulfilling prophecies. If you allow your thoughts to defeat you and then give birth to negative ideas through your words, your actions will follow suit. That’s why we need to be extremely careful about what we think and especially careful about what we say. Sadly, many people are living discouraged lives because […]
One of the ways God is revealed in our lives is by what we call Jesus. If we call Him a good teacher, He will instruct us. If we call Him a wise counselor, He will impart wisdom. But when Jesus is called on by the name of the Christ, Son of the Living God, […]
If we could comprehend this invitation in its entirety we would not just draw near, we would run to Him. It is not just a command that requires action, but it is a promise from our heavenly Father to draw near to us if we draw near to Him. He longs to have a personal […]
A great key to success in any endeavor is favor with both God and with people. At some point in time every person who has been successful in their field, walked through open doors that were released through favor. Favor is “special consideration or respect given to you by someone without a demand for equal […]
