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THE MASTER OF SATAN

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) MEDITATION: The devil may be powerful, but God is all powerful (omnipotent). The kingdom does not belong to Satan. It belongs to … Continue reading

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION

BIBLE PASSAGE: For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. (1 Thessalonians 4:14) MEDITATION: Jesus was not a divine man; He was not a human God; He was the God-man; perfect humanity and perfect Deity. How do … Continue reading

FINDING ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THE TRIALS OF LIFE

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

BELIEVERS HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE WITH OTHERS

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

JOY CAN BE FOUND IN UNUSUAL WAYS!

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

LOOKING FOR A HERO?

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

ARE YOU ASHAMED OR EMBARRASSED ABOUT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?

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

WHERE IS THE LORD?

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

YOU HAVE A FRIEND!

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

Spiritual Gifts – Organization

As believers, God has given us spiritual gifts to be used effectively in expanding His ministry on earth. One of those gifts is Organization and when it is effectively used, it will contribute to the Lord’s purpose. We may not think of organization as a spiritual gift, but it is an important one for being … Continue reading

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