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WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US, ARE WE LISTENING? (PART 3 OF 4)

After God has ‘gotten our attention’, how does He ‘speak to us’? First let’s look at how He spoke to His people during biblical times. He spoke to them in many ways and listed below are 8 of them. Direct Revelation: This is what many today would call an audible voice of God. It can … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-04)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-04) PERSEVERANCE Perseverance should be a characteristic that everyone (and especially believers) would like to own. It means that we continue pursuing an objective regardless of the obstacles that get in our way. Perseverance is not something that can be developed in a passive manner; it is acquired through actions, determination, … Continue reading

GOD CALLS US TO SALVATION FOR TWO REASONS

BIBLE PASSAGE; For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) MEDITATION: Does this scripture excite you? It should! More than likely when most of us receive salvation from the Lord, we know … Continue reading

WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US, ARE WE LISTENING? (PART 2 OF 4)

Whenever we speak to someone else, we want to have their undivided attention, don’t we? Unless we have their attention, we cannot be sure they are listening to what we have to say. Being honest, most people are not very good listeners. Some are subtle about not listening, but others are obvious with their lack … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-03)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-03) PROBLEMS When people are faced with problems, what are some ways they react? Some reactions could be:     Surprise – “How did this happen?”     Anger – “This should have never happened to me!”     Doubt – “What have I done wrong?”     Despair/panic – “Now what am I going … Continue reading

FOLLOWERS OF JESUS BECOME MORE LIKE HIM

BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set … Continue reading

WHEN GOD SPEAKS TO US, ARE WE LISTENING? (PART 1 OF 4)

We should NEVER allow the things in our past (failures, bad decisions, sinfulness, etc.) to prevent us from asking God to speak to us, and listening to Him when He does. We might have the question, “Why does God speaks to us?” God speaks to us for reasons that are purely His own (and are … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-02)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-02) When we read the book of James we can get a clearer understanding of trials and temptations. James also includes a lot of information about living the Christian life. Taking these verses one at a time, we can discover more about God’s instructions to us as believers. We will start … Continue reading

WHAT VOICE DO YOU HEAR?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” (Revelation 12:10) MEDITATION: We will be miserable Christians if we don’t learn the difference between Holy Spirit … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-01)

I’m Saved, Now What? (part-01) When we make a profession of faith, we might not fully understand what that means. We understand the extremities of our decision (we were doomed for hell, and now we are destined for heaven), but we may know very little about the journey between the two. There is a ‘dash’ … Continue reading