“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” Colossians 4:5 Wisdom is profitable to direct. As Christians, we are expected to be at peace with ALL men. Romans 12:18 says, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”(NIV) We have been saved, brought out from the…
“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” James 1:4 Patience is a virtue which has its own rewards. It is the ability to wait calmly and persevere. Patience is one of the fruit of the Spirit which must be possessed by every believer. Lack of contentment,…
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13 Apostle Peter was writing to…
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude 1:3 This was Jude writing to urge the church to contend for…
“As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” John 9:5 Light is the essence of life. The description “light of the world” conveys a responsibility that Christ places on the shoulders of His followers. In a world full of evil and spiritual darkness, this becomes an increasingly vital…
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” John 9:4 In today’s scripture, we see Jesus speaking to His disciples about how limited the opportunity before Him was. These same opportunities God has placed before us, too. If we delay…
”Jesus answered, neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.” John 9:3 Sometimes, the difficult situations in our lives are the same platforms God intends to display His glory. Thinking of this, a popular mantra used by a film production company here in…
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” John 15:16 John 15:16, like other verses that preceded it,…
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.” Joel 2:32 It is wonderful to note that today’s scripture is one…