“…These men have set up their idols in their hearts, and put before them that which causes them to stumble into iniquity” (Ezek 14:3). Stumbling into iniquity can’t be explained away as accidental; placing something in my heart in the place God deserves is like setting a trap before my own feet. Watch out, Christian! […]
“Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls” (Prov 25:28). Strange, isn’t it! The secret of freedom is found in self-control. But the secret of true self-control is in willingly submitting to Spirit-control. It is, after all, a fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:23). […]
“You are the light of the world..…Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Mt 5:14, 16). Do you want to see change for the better in your family, your local church, or your community? Then today, by God’s grace, live out that […]
“So Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Have faith in God’” (Mk 11:22). The Lord loves boldness in faith! After all, faith is not believing what WE can do with a little help from God, but how God can work through us to demonstrate what only HE can do. […]
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Prov 3:5-6). Our pathway is not determined by chance but by choice. Nor does God’s blessing come by idly waiting or day-dreaming, but by intentionally walking and working […]
“They all were trying to make us afraid, saying, ‘Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done.’ Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands” (Neh 6:9). The best answer to human criticism is divine success. When people seek to undermine us, turn their prediction: “their hands will be weakened,” […]
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Return to Me,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord of hosts” (Zech 1:3). Has your heart wandered from Him? Our eternal Lover wants a rendezvous with you today. Find a quiet spot, and, without question, if your heart cries out for […]
“The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful” (Prov 12:5). Human advice must be carefully weighed before it’s accepted. But David had found a consistently helpful Advisor: “Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors” (Ps 119:24). […]
“And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord: ‘For He is good, for His mercy endures forever toward Israel.’ Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid” (Ezra 3:11). Ever feel a bit shaky? Today […]