In the state we find ourselves in the country, we can also be tempted to stop trusting in the Lord and taking things into our hands.
In the state we find ourselves in the country, we can also be tempted to stop trusting in the Lord and taking things into our hands.
Unprecedented times as the world is facing, the hardships, the insecurity and palpable hopelessness, bring men to the valley of weariness, despair and anguish; discouraged we wonder where is God?
Paul didn’t let that shame that came from the cross (his being in prison) become so important that he failed to do what God wanted him to do.
The cross is an instrument of shame but no longer carries the impact it should. It has become a fashion symbol as part of jewellery accessories without any thought about the shame that was associated with such a death.
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!
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