At a time when we are seeing Hebrews 12:12-13 come alive particularly among leaders in ministry in our nation, it is important to shed some light on the matter of our expectations in ministry or service we claim being called to by the Lord
At a time when we are seeing Hebrews 12:12-13 come alive particularly among leaders in ministry in our nation, it is important to shed some light on the matter of our expectations in ministry or service we claim being called to by the Lord
Are you there living in union with Him, powered by the free-flowing grace that He dispenses daily into you or are you filled with the free-flowing pollution that the world offers so copiously? Selah
Children of God are required to overcome the world as Jesus did. If all our conversation, manner of speaking and living is always according to the dictates of the world, then we are of the world and do not belong to Christ
If you are still living in sin and giving all kinds of excuses for failures, dear friend, you are not living the reality of the gospel. Be careful that you do not fall under the sure hammer of Romans 8:5-7
Whether or not we see the results of harvest that should accompany our sowing, what is more important for each true labourer is the admonition of Paul to the Philippians in Philippians 1:27-28
God is not about to change His mind about your salvation and assurance of eternal security if you don’t jump the boat!
You’ve gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm of my past. You have laid your hand on me!
Joseph’s example reflects the freedom bequeathed on a heart that forgives; but more was Joseph’s recognition of the divinely imposed responsibility as one blessed of God not to hold anything against his offending brethren.
Adversities come with different faces to different individuals. Adversities for Joseph must have seemed a downward spiral interspersed with momentary breaks to just catch his breath! Are you faced with a similar situation?
For the believers there is always hope, hope based on God’s unfailing promises and for which He tasked us as in Matthew 7 – Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find
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