Paul gives guiding words to the Thessalonians and us: stand firm in the faith. In the days Paul lived, the enemy would overcome a soldier who could not stand firm in battle. Ephesians 6:10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you …
Paul speaks of the justice of God to persecuted people in his second letter to the Thessalonians. 2 Thessalonians 1: 7 And God will provide rest for you who are being persecuted and also for us when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. He will come with his mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire, bringing judgment on those …
Where do we find true joy in this lifetime? The world’s values tell us that true joy is found in the latest computer, home, beverage, or automobile. If that is true, what happens when those items become old, obsolete, or used up? Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew true joy. Luke 1: 47 How my spirit …
Taking responsibility for our actions is never easy, and sometimes we find it easier to shift the blame to others. Adam and Eve sinned, and when confronted by God, they immediately did everything possible to avoid responsibility. Adam blamed his wife, Eve, for giving him fruit from the tree which they were forbidden. Genesis 3:12 The …
Rejoicing in God our Savior is something we can do today and throughout eternity. Our Lord loves us so much that He sent His Son Jesus into the world to rescue us, for we cannot save ourselves. Paul tells us that we all fall short, but Jesus paid for our sins because of God’s mercy. …
May you take time to count your blessings, and enjoy friends and family.
Jesus affects our hearts through His compassion, love, and humility. Some are drawn to Jesus as He calls them to faith and transforms them. Others chose to rebel against the Lord and His plan for their lives of their free will. God’s plan doesn’t include hardened hearts. The Lord desires that each person come to …
The Apostle Paul encouraged the believers in Corinth that “your faith has not been in vain.” A group of heretics had slipped into the congregation and claimed that only the spiritual was good and anything physical was bad. Therefore, Christ had not really risen in a physical body. While this sounded pious it is not …
We like to shop at a large warehouse retailer, but we must have a membership to do so. Their defining membership is a card that you must show to enter the store. If you don’t have a membership, you can’t purchase anything from their store. Many clubs and even churches have ways to define their …
“Will God heal me?” is a question many people have asked over the centuries. Perhaps you are asking that same question today. When we face certain health issues the only healing available may be in the hands of God. Perhaps you think God only healed in Bible times or that you must need to somehow …