“And in process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD.” Genesis 4:3 Have you ever wondered why God didn’t approve Cain’s offering? Did you feel that God was unjust, partial, and complicated in His decision? Perhaps you thought that since Cain…
“And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” Joshua 3:5 In our opening verse, Joshua urged the children of Israel to sanctify themselves because God was about to perform wonders amidst them. He admonished them to stay purified, for the blessings of the Lord were coming….
“So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter-in-law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.” Ruth 1:22 The story of Naomi in the Bible is one that many of us are familiar with. She faced devastating loss and challenges in…
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalms 103:2 Have you ever come across an old notebook where you wrote out certain prayer points or things you desired, and you look at your life now and it leaves you amazed because they have come to pass? On the other hand, have you…
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.“ Luke 16:10 Dear Christian, did you know that the greatest results are a cumulation of little steps and decisions? It is the little things you do and the little decisions you…
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.“ Ephesians 4:32 Beloved, in order to fully grasp the potential of today’s message, it is essential to understand the meaning of the word ‘compassion.’ It was defined as ‘A deep awareness of the suffering of…
“He said, “Bring them hither to Me.” Matthew 14:18 It’s funny sometimes when all we have is little and we have to share. We’ve all been there, facing situations where our resources seem insufficient. For instance, when all we have is five loaves and two fish, and God is saying, “Bring them hither to…
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:2-4 Life is filled with challenges, pressures, uncertainties, and pains that can weigh heavily on…
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:1-2 “If ye then be risen with Christ,” signifies that as born-again believers in Christ, we share in His…