Category: Personal

Only One Gave Thanks

Every church has more needs than it can meet. It’s supposed to be that way because our trust and reliance are to be on the Lord. Our hearts are to be filled with compassion for the lost and hurting, and when we can’t meet their needs, we are to cry out to Jesus to meet them. When Jesus encountered ten lepers, He healed them all. Only one gave thanks.

‭‭LUKE‬ ‭17:15-16

“Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan.”
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Leprosy is a horrible disease. It eats away at your skin and body parts until you die. Modern medicine has created a cure for it today, but it was a death sentence back in Jesus’ day unless God healed you. When Jesus encountered ten lepers along the road to Jerusalem, they begged to be healed. He told them to show themselves to the priest, which was custom for lepers to do when healed. One of the ten returned praising the Lord and thanking Jesus for healing him. Jesus asks why the other nine hadn’t come back and given thanks.

The God Who Works Wonders

Have you heard of the seven wonders of the world? There are two classifications, ancient and modern. The world’s modern wonders include the Great Wall of China, the ancient city of Petra, and the Colosseum in Rome. Millions of tourists visit these attractions each year. Did you know that you follow the God who works wonders? There are no other gods like Him.

‭‭PSALMS‬ ‭77:13-14

“Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.”

Our God is holy, mighty, and works wonders. He makes His strength known by working wonders among His people. There are no other gods like Him. As a follower of Jesus, you can put your complete trust in Him because He is both holy and strong. You can trust His word because His way is perfect, and you can rest in His power because He will protect you. No one can separate you from His love.

Become Complete

If your email inbox or social media feed is like mine, it is full of advertisements with programs for you to become the new you. Whether it’s for a revolutionary diet or for a workout program that will make you look twenty years younger, all of them promise more than they can deliver. Today’s passage challenges you to become complete in your faith. This is something that you can accomplish.

‭‭2 CORINTHIANS‬ ‭13:11‬

“Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”

The Apostle Paul writes his farewell to the Corinthians. He encourages them to become complete, be comforted, and like-minded. The church in Corinth had a problem with spiritual maturity and unity. Paul wants them to work on these areas, but what does it mean to “become complete?” It’s not becoming perfect but growing in your knowledge of Jesus Christ. The Corinthians thought they were experts in a few areas, but they lacked in many of the vital ones.

Lifelong Commitment

Commitment is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Marriage is a lifelong commitment to one another. The vows that are spoken during the wedding speak of the length, “to have and to hold till death do us part.” It seems like people are more afraid of commitment now than ever.  1 Corinthians 7:10-16 To the…

Do Not Deprive One Another

Sexual intimacy within the context of marriage is one of the most wonderful things on earth. That’s why it is so important that we do not deprive one another of that blessing. This something we have to guard and protect because Satan will use it as a wedge. 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 Now concerning the matters…

Encourage One Another

Life is hard for everyone. We need people in our lives who can encourage one another. If we aren’t open to encouragement, then we run the risk of being hardened by sin. Encouragement comes in all types of ways. It can lift us up; it can motivate us, it can also warn us. Make sure…

Everlasting Light

Do you know one of the first light bulbs Thomas Edison created is still working over one hundred years later? It’s an everlasting light. You can find it in a firehouse in New York. Why aren’t all light bulbs like that? That is a question for a business person. Jesus is our everlasting light. One…

Lifting Holy Hands

The church has a mandate to pray by lifting holy hands to God. It is an act of worship when we lift our hands and seek him. We have a responsibility as individuals and as a church to do this. When we pray and worship God brings the church closer together. Seek his face in prayer…

Water for Thirsty Souls

Nothing beats cold water to a dry mouth. Water brings life and refreshment to everyone. It is essential to a well functioning system. The same can be said for the Holy Spirit in our lives. When the Spirit enters our life it is like fresh cool water. Jesus is that water for thirsty souls. Isaiah…