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
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
And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 We have all experienced low energy days and I’m wondering what kind of booster do you use to get yourself going? Energy drinks and power-bars are the go-to for many,… Continue reading Pentecost – The Power Boost
Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:5-7 God, by the power of the Holy Spirit within us, and the provision of his spiritual gifts,… Continue reading Faith With All The Trimmings
“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” John 15:8 The final lessons from Jesus would be poured out during the next seven days and, for the disciples, the privilege of sitting at the Lord’s feet was drawing to an end. Their literal baptism-by-fire was… Continue reading Learning and then Doing
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth. John 14:16 Have you ever sought advice about something, asked 3 or 4 different people and got 3 or 4 different answers? Sometimes you end up more confused than you were at… Continue reading The Opinion That Matters
Acts 2:2 – And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. The disciples had waited for the promise of the Father as the Lord had instructed and were all together in one place when the day of Pentecost arrived. We… Continue reading The Promised Gift
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