“For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.” 1 Corinthians 9:19 Every child of God has been called into the ministry of service unto God and man. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, speaks to us through today’s scripture even as…
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 It is often ironic and sad to catch ourselves running after things that were created while completely neglecting the CREATOR – the one…
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.” Isaiah 54:17 It’s always beautiful to read the promises of God in the…
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?””Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: Jeremiah 32:27,17 Have you ever found yourself wondering if God…
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?“ Matthew 6:26 How deeply do you believe that your heavenly Father has provided all that you will ever need from now until the end…
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1 Peter 5:8 Dear Christian, we are in a time of great sobriety and vigilance. Sobriety, because falling out of the way is not by measure of how long you have been a Christian. It…
“Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14 There are certain things that should give you a sense of pride. Things like blessing one who has cursed you, seeking peace when everyone else says it’s “wise” to seek trouble, pursuing good even though all you can see around you…
“And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” 1 Peter 4:18 Our passage today speaks to the fact that judgement will begin in the church – amongst God’s elect. We’re made to know according to the scripture, that our works will be tried with fire. It will…
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 While growing up, we had people who watched over us and cared for us. These people might be our parents or family members or even strangers. These set of people cared about all that concerned us. They fed us at the right time,…