The rich young ruler thought he had it all and in the world’s eyes, he did. Jesus called him to deny himself by selling all he had to the poor. He then looked at the disciples and told them to” take up your cross.” If the disciples were feeling confident because they had left everything…
Read MoreThe church is one body, many gifts. We are to function as a human body which has multiple parts working simultaneously. Each part serves a role. The church functions the same way, Everyone has a role to play. Not everyone can do the same role, nor can they say another role isn’t needed. We are…
Read MoreWe should be making the most of every opportunity as followers of Christ. As we walk the path of discipleship, we are to have our eyes open to the opportunities that God puts in front of us. We need to be wise as we walk. Avoid the foolish distractions and focus on what is essential….
Read MoreOne thing Christians forget about is the powerful presence of God. We read the stories in the Bible and think that was just for that time. Jesus tells us that after he returns to heaven his followers will do greater signs than what he did. Why do we doubt the powerful presence of God? We…
Read MoreNothing is hidden forever. Eventually, everything will be brought into the light. Jesus spoke to this principle as he was sharing multiple parables. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket. That light is meant to shine forth and illuminate the room. The same goes for sin being revealed. We may think…
Read MoreOne of the smartest things a person can do is to seek wisdom. We don’t know it all. Surrounding ourselves with people who are smarter than us is a way to seek wisdom. A more important way that we can seek wisdom is to fill our hearts with God’s word. King Solomon tells us that…
Read More“Show me a sign.” That is often what people said to Jesus when he was on earth. In Ezekiel God says show me a sign by being obedient to my law. We show a lot of people we are faithful to God by our obedience. How do you show God that you are faithful to…
Read MoreBe Watchful. That is something that all of us need to be reminded of. We can’t have too much confidence in the flesh because it is weaker than we give it credit for. Temptation is around every corner. We need to be on the lookout. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation….
Read MoreThe greatest role of any Christian is to be a wise and faithful servant. A wise and faithful servant is one who reads God’s words and takes his instruction and leading from it. They also make it a daily occurrence. Laziness and complacency aren’t found in them because they are busy with the work set…
Read MoreWhen Jesus comes into our lives he puts a new Spirit within us. It takes that heart of stone and transforms it a new heart breathing with life. There is a desire to be obedient to God’s word and to be a part of God’s church. Ezekiel 11:19-20 “Then I will give them one heart,…
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