Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Possible or not possible? Joy is normally thought of as an emotion that comes out during positive situations. For the Christian, however, joy transcends a fleeting feeling, for it is an integral part of our very being. Although it may be difficult at times, the ability to experience joy in… Continue reading Unexplainable Joy
The Bible urges believers to not quench the Spirit. By walking with the Spirit, resisting worldly desires, and surrendering to His guidance, we can keep the Spirit's flame burning bright within our lives.
1 Corinthians 3:7 – So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. In this part of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian believers, he was reminding them of where their focus should be and on whom it should be. We all need leadership and human nature… Continue reading Master Gardener
As it is written, ‘what no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.’ 1 Corinthians 2:9 The apostle Paul follows the theme of wisdom and folly between God and mankind and points out that in our natural sinful state, we cannot… Continue reading The Deep and The Depths
Restore us again, O God of our salvation. Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85:4,6 There have been numerous revivals in various countries over the centuries. In the 1730s and 40s the American colonies experienced the First Great Awakening. In Australia, the Methodist Church grew by over… Continue reading Restore and Revive
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 When I read this verse, the image I see is Jesus – humble, gentle, patient, bearing all things and all of humanity, in love. This is the image that God has purposed for us, and as we walk with him,… Continue reading Christlike in Love
In Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13 Is the salvation of God a reality for you? If the answer is yes, then you have been sealed with the Holy Spirit. Pause for a moment and repeat that truth to… Continue reading Sealed With A Guarantee
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 This is a verse that ignites the soul. It reminds us of the incredible privilege that… Continue reading Unfading Glory
Because you are sons (and daughters), God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! Galatians 4:6 When Jesus was explaining salvation to Nicodemus, he described being ‘born again’ because of the need to be ‘born of the Spirit’. Nicodemus thought he was living, but he hadn’t yet experienced spiritual… Continue reading Infused With Life
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Once we come to faith in Christ there is a shift in how we look at the world. A kind of realignment takes place in our heart and mind… Continue reading Seeking the Attributes of Heaven
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