“So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:16 In the passage here, the servant of the man of God was fretting because there seemed to be so many out to destroy them while they had seemingly little men in…
“For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” Hebrews 12:6 Does it seem harsh if after disobeying, God takes away a certain thing from you in a bid to let you feel the consequence of your disobedience? Especially if you have watched people do worse, called themselves Christians, and…
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:11 To rejoice in the face of false accusations, lies…
“You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.“ 2 Timothy 2:3 The world keeps coming up with new ways of self-expression and enjoyment that it is fast-tracking itself into a place of doom even before hell comes. In the midst of this, it is quite impossible for a Christian to escape a…
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 It delights God to give His children gifts. It is something He is ready and willing to do. But here is something God does not like—lack of capacity and…
“Before destruction, the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.“ Proverbs 18:12 Pride is singularly one of the worst things that can beset a man. It makes a man feel high, mighty, and privileged above all others, and in that same breath destroys the very fabric of his soul and even…
“That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” Philimeon 1:6 As much as we are called to preach the gospel of Christ with words, there is also a higher calling for believers to live out that call with their lives. It’s…
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” Ephesians 5:2 I heard someone say this once; “To walk in love is not to love by feelings but to walk by the Spirit. It is not to act…
“I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD.” Psalms 118:17 There are many things that we want to achieve on this earth. There’s the call to leave a legacy, the desire to achieve something tangible, etcetera. While these are valid goals and thoughts, it is important we remember that our…