DOES THE ‘LOVE OF GOD’ LIVE IN YOUR HEART? BIBLE PASSAGE: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” (1 John 3:17) MEDITATION: Would others describe you as someone who is generous, or stingy? … Continue reading
IF YOU CLAIM TO KNOW GOD, CAN OTHERS TELL BY THE LOVE THEY SEE IN YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: When you read the verse in 1 John 4:8, does it make you pause and think about the level of love … Continue reading
IS YOUR LOVE VERTICAL AS WELL AS HORIZONTAL? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Because he loves Me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name.” (Psalm 91:14) MEDITATION: Would you agree that one of the basic needs of mankind is affection? We desire love from others, and whether we realize … Continue reading
WHAT DO THE WORDS ‘SACRIFICE’, ‘OBEDIENCE’ AND ‘LOVE’ MEAN TO YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about … Continue reading
WHAT “GETS IN THE WAY” OF YOUR LOVE FOR OTHERS, AND FOR GOD? BIBLE PASSAGE: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) MEDITATION: Love means sacrificing for others with no expectations of anything in return. Sometimes there are folks who … Continue reading
WHEN IT SEEMS THAT NOBODY LOVES YOU, GOD DOES! BIBLE PASSAGE: This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. (1 John 4:9) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about, and realized that each of us was born into sin. … Continue reading
IS YOUR LOVE FOR THE LORD SINCERE? DO YOUR ACTIONS PROVE YOUR LOVE IS REAL? BIBLE PASSAGE: Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. (Ephesians 6:24) MEDITATION: Does it ever seem to you that other believers are receiving more of God’s blessings than you are? How does that make … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matthew 24:3) MEDITATION: The disciples had questions about when Jesus would return, and centuries … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. (1 Peter 4:10) MEDITATION: If you are a Christian, have you found yourself in a constant battle with sin? If you have, then you know how challenging it can … Continue reading
TO LOVE OR NOT TO LOVE? IT IS NOT A QUESTION FOR CHRISTIANS BIBLE PASSAGE: “These things I command you, that you love one another.” (John 15:17) MEDITATION: Have you struggled with trying to determine what Spiritual gift God has given you? You might think that you could never be a preacher, missionary, teacher, or … Continue reading