You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Jm 2:20. God is not moved by our circumstances but by our faith. When we realise that living with Christ in us attracts God’s favour into all our situations, our response should be evident. It should change the way we see others, […]
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. PS105:19. The greatest promotions in life only come when you are ready. You’ve been tested, you’ve been stressed and have come through, you’ve gained the respect of others and you are trusted. Before we can step into the fulfilment of what God […]
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Ph 2:3-4. We live in a world where “self” is so important, and looking after our own interests ahead of others tends to […]
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Gal 5:22-23. There are so many things that can trip us up in life, so we need to keep our eyes on God. As we keep […]
Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” Ps 50:14-15. An attitude of gratitude and thankfullness keeps us close to God. In the bad times our problems […]
For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death. 2Cor7:10. When God shines His light into the dark places of our life,He desires to change us,to set […]
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lam3:22-23. God’s love towards us knows no bounds. Even in the midst of the greatest turmoil, His mercies and faithfulness towards us is renewed each morning. As we rest in Him and put […]
“’Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Lk 19:26. The gift makes way for the giver. God’s put inside of you gifts and talents intended for use as […]
And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the new wine would burst the wineskins, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.” Lk5:37-39. God […]
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Ps51:10-12. David knew the presence of the Holy Spirit in His […]