“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” Colossians 4:17 Paul’s encouragement to Minister Archippus applies to every Christian, today, who has received an assignment from the Lord or a gift to function with. Although we will not all function in the five-fold…
“Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.” Colossians 4:12 Some Christians ignorantly fail to exercise the authority that Jesus gave them, thereby allowing the devil to rob them of their…
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” Colossians 4:5 Every time we spend with an unbeliever should not be wasted on frivolity, but ceased as an opportunity to preach the Goodnews of salvation to them. This is why we must be conscious of our interactions in our workplaces, neighbourhoods, and…
“Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:” Isaiah 30:1 In the verses that follow our passage, God defines what He means by rebellion. He says in verse 9, “That…
“Now he which establisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 There is only One who keeps us. He has sealed us for Himself until the day of redemption, and He has…
“And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou…
“Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” Matthew 4:7 Temptation in this vein means intentionally leading or coaxing someone to do what they would usually not do — just because you know they can do it. It means trying to get one to prove themselves for…
“Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.” Ruth 3:18 A mentor is a leader who inspires and leads their mentees. Every child of God needs a good spiritual mentor in…
“The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!” 2 Samuel 1:19 It is a thing of shame when a nation that had previously ruled is defeated and brought to scorn. In the same way, it is an error when a child of God embraces sin instead of living…