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OVERCOMING THE SINFUL DESIRES OF THE FLESH

BIBLE PASSAGE: So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16) MEDITATION: In the previous passage, Paul spoke truth to the Christians in Galatia. That truth applies to all Christians, including Christians today. His plea is for believers to not waste their ‘freedom in Christ’ … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-60)

I’M SAVED NOW WHAT? CONCERN FOR OTHERS WHO ARE BACKSLIDING: How should we respond whenever we see someone sinking back into a life of sin after he or she has made a profession of faith? Should we be concerned? What do the scriptures instruct us to do?     My brothers and sisters, if one of … Continue reading

CALLING ALL BELIEVERS – IT’S TIME TO SERVE THE LORD!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that … Continue reading

LET GOD USE YOU TOO

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13) MEDITATION: Take a moment and imagine this is your situation:     You feel like you are being pulled in many different directions,     it seems like you are juggling several balls … Continue reading

WINNING THE BATTLE OVER THE DESIRES OF THE FLESH

BIBLE PASSAGE: So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16) MEDITATION: Many believers have had the misconception that when we surrender our lives to the Lord, we will have a life of serenity with no problems. However, we find out that a new ferocious … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-59)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? EFFECTIVE PRAYER In order to encourage believers to pray,     James gives us two examples of how prayer can be effective.     Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed     earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on     the land for three … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-58)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? RELATIONSHIPS (continued) In the verse James 5:16, we are given two more instructions for our relationships with other believers. The first one is to ‘confess our sins to each other’.     Satan will use several of his techniques to discourage us     from confessing our sins to each other.     He … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-57)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? RELATIONSHIPS (continued) We are told to “offer hospitality to one another”.     Offer hospitality to one another     without grumbling. (1 Peter 4:9) Did you notice the last part of that verse? It says ‘without grumbling’. I have seen people who pretended they were very excited when someone came to visit … Continue reading