There are eternal implications in how we use the resources God has given us. The good news is that we can use those resources to build His Kingdom and make an eternal difference in others’ lives. I don’t think there is a greater gift the Lord could give us than the chance to impact others …
In the Parable of the Three Servants, the response of the third servant demonstrates his fear versus faith. It appears that the Master gave each servant an amount of money that corresponded to their ability to steward it. The third servant received the least amount because the Master knew his ability to care for it …
Scripture teaches that faith responds with action. James 2:26 Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. [1] We know that salvation is entirely a gift from God, as is the faith necessary to believe in Jesus as Savior. Perhaps it is helpful to remember: Faith is the …
Finding true value in life is a matter that can only be answered through a relationship with God. This truth becomes clear when a man approached Jesus seeking help with an inheritance dispute. Luke 12 13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” [1]The man’s …
Putting faith into action is a significant step for believers because it demonstrates our faith is genuine. After Moses’ death, the Lord told Joshua, Moses’ assistant, that Moses was dead and it was time for him to lead the Israelites across the Jordan into the land He would give them. During this crucial moment, Joshua …
How do we seek Jesus? The story of the wise men can give us some direction. God used a sign in nature, the star, to get their attention. God often speaks in a language we understand. These men were astrologists, and God spoke to them through a star. God continues to speak to us through …
As Jesus began His teaching, He spoke of the attitude of the heart. He emphasized the importance of righteous character and how it brings blessings of the Kingdom to the believer. To be righteous means doing what God requires of us. The Pharisees focused on outward appearances, observing the Law, tithing, fasting, and praying with …
Receiving God’s promises entails engaging in God’s plans. Abram had been on a journey of faith in God since he left Ur years before. Genesis 12: 1The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make …
Putting our faith into action is not easy and requires God’s strength. The enemy likes to attack to keep us from fulfilling God’s plan. Perhaps you have experienced this. Be prepared for it to happen again. When the Lord called Abram, He gave him instructions necessary to fulfill his calling, which may have seemed overwhelming. …
In the story of a son healed, we see how the father’s faith was a journey. A government official, probably a Gentile, had traveled sixteen miles to ask help from Jesus, a Jewish teacher. This father was desperate because his son was on the verge of death. He was willing to try anything to have …