BIBLE PASSAGE: “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” (1 Peter 4:12) MEDITATION: Has something bad ever happened to you that caused you to think something like this: “What did I do? I must have … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15) MEDITATION: When a reporter interviews a pastor, he may ask, “Do you … Continue reading
As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is being Service (Project Oriented) and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Alert and sensitive to people around them who are in need and … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2) MEDITATION: Let’s be honest, sometimes we have to admit that it’s hard to “consider it all joy”. Sometimes we complain and rather than being humbly grateful, we get grumpily hateful. We may be living our life … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16) MEDITATION: Think back to the time when you were a kid playing outside. There were many games we played such as tag, red rover, hide and seek, etc. Sometimes we would even … Continue reading
As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Teaching and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. In essence, all believers become teachers by default. We teach others: – through our habits, our words, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” (Romans 1:16). MEDITATION: A little boy had a dog and somebody asked him what kind of dog he was. The little fellow said, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “If you love me, keep my commands.” (John 14:15) MEDITATION: I have heard Christians say, “I just can’t seem to connect with the Lord” or “Jesus just doesn’t seem as real to me as He does to other believers”. Others ask, “Why don’t I feel the Holy Spirit’s presence in my life?“ When … Continue reading
As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Prophecy and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. The spiritual gift of Prophecy doesn’t mean having visions of the future like a fortune teller or psychic. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 1:20-21) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone through a time when you … Continue reading