Somewhere along the way, we began thinking that the Church was all about us. However, the writer of Hebrews reminds us that Gospel fellowship is for the benefit others—spurring each one another on to love and serving.
Waiting doesn’t come naturally to us, and it isn’t always easy. But waiting is necessary for God’s plans and his timing.
When God speaks to the widow through the prophet Elijah, he gives the widow to special promises. We too can rely on these same promises today.
Time and again, God has given Israel clear directions on how to walk in righteousness. Now, he tells them to consider the way in which they have come and return.
There is a tendency to focus simply on the act of praying without recognizing the conditions in which we should pray. However, God has set expectations for how we should engage him
Solomon equates children to arrows in the hand of a warrior. As parents, we have a responsibility to ensure that our arrows remain sharp and ready for battle.
Paul encourages his beloved Philippians that it’s not enough to simply grow in love but to also grow in the knowledge of God and his Word and discernment.
Followers of Jesus can be just as susceptible to pride as anyone else, and that pride can wreak havoc on our lives and the Church. The passage in Isaiah serves as a warning to all not to allow the gifts of God and our accomplishments to create a prideful spirit within us.
We often look for God in the most supernatural events. We often expect him to show up with pomp and splendor. However, we must also grow accustomed to listening for him in the quiet, still times of our lives.
When was the last time that you witnessed a miracle in your life? What was the last promise God told you? Why has it possibly been so long? Perhaps you’re in the wrong place.
There is a type of sadness that can produce peace in a believer. It’s a sadness that is produced when they examine their life in the light of God’s Word. This godly sorry produces repentance that leads to rest.
In the latter portion of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus differentiates between those who are his true disciples and those who would attempt to enter Heaven based on their good works. But, there’s a difference between good works and the Father’s will.
