BIBLE PASSAGE: And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. (1 Thessalonians 1:7) MEDITATION: Most of us have heard of the ‘mark of the beast’ which will be present during the time of tribulation for those who have not been raptured by Jesus. But, did you know there is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” (Luke 21:7) MEDITATION: QUESTION: How close is the rapture? The answer to this question is “No one knows”. However, in Luke 21 Jesus gives us some signs to look for that indicate … Continue reading
ADVERSITY (4 of 5): Adversity will affect us all at some point in our lives. 10. Adversity can be: Our reminder to pray for our authorities. Question: How often do we pray for our superiors? Elected officials? Spiritual leaders? God teaches us that there is a correlation between praying for those in … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26) MEDITATION: Jesus called the Holy Spirit the “Comforter” for good reason. Whenever peace enters your heart in the midst of grief; … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) MEDITATION: If we are honest with ourselves, we all have needs at times. We may need to feel loved, to be comforted, to be … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. (Genesis 19:24) MEDITATION: The landscape of America is rapidly changing and many are shocked at what they are witnessing, but ungodly nations have been living in this environment for a long time. It should not be … Continue reading
ADVERSITY (3 of 5): Adversity will affect us all at some point in our lives. Our second response to adversity, should NOT be to focus on outward circumstances, but to realize that we are dealing with unseen powers. Adversity shows the futility of putting our faith in anyone or anything other than the Lord Jesus … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) MEDITATION: The devil is trying to warp the minds of people through the entertainment industry of radio, television, music, internet and film. He knows very well how to use these things; he is even … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” (John 15:1-2) MEDITATION: When Solomon built his temple, he employed eighty thousand stonecutters. They … Continue reading
ADVERSITY (2 of 5): Adversity will affect us all at some point in our lives. 4. Adversity can be: God’s way of conquering our pride. Pride is: – Egotism. – An over-emphasis on ourselves. – Self-centeredness. – More concerned about our: – Feelings – Desires – Goals – Performance … Continue reading