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? 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? 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? 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
BIBLE PASSAGE: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) MEDITATION: Many Christians (even church leaders) can struggle with prayer. We may know a lot of Scriptures or have an admirable history of sharing the gospel with others, but many of … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? RELATIONSHIPS There are several scriptures that give us instructions for relationships with other believers. We are told to “love each other”. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (John 13:34) How can we love … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE:Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.(2 Chronicles 26:1) MEDITATION:When we read the bible, we can learn a lot from King Uzziah. He was sixteen years old when he became king (succeeding the reign of his father, Amaziah … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? SICKNESS (continued) Now, back to the scripture – James 5:15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. James says that when we pray for others their sins will be … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? CHILDREN Since God made us, He has the option of deciding what’s best for us. We do the same thing for our children, don’t we? Although we would like to give them everything they want, we determine what is good for them and what could cause problems. God gave us children … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. (Proverbs 15:32) MEDITATION: Do you have an addiction to some sin that will just not ‘go away’? It impacts your entire life, doesn’t it? Whenever bad things happen in your life, you immediately equate it to the sin you … Continue reading