Paul gives us valuable tools for the battle against satan. Ephesians 6: 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. [1] Shield …
Some people become fearful when they realize there is a supernatural realm. But we can be assured that nothing can separate us from God’s love. In Scripture, we see several examples of meetings in the supernatural realm overwhelming the human body. When an angel brought a message to Daniel, he fainted. Daniel 10:9 Then I …
Satan’s fall is described in Isaiah 14:12-14, where he is called a shining star fallen from heaven. He desired to ascend above God and be like the Most High, saying he would rise to the highest heavens. [1] Isaiah’s prophecy begins as a judgment against the King of Babylon, but the Holy Spirit allows the …
One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God does not leave our protection to chance. Psalm 91:11 For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. [1] The angels do not act independently or according to their own will. They are servants of the Most High, carrying out His …
When we give with willing hearts, it reveals a life transformed by the love of Christ. The Christian life is not just good intentions but faithful action. Paul commended the Corinthians for eagerly desiring to help fellow believers in need. Yet he challenged them to complete what they had begun and also sent Titus to …
Paul wrote to tell the Corinthians to finish what you start. It seems the offering for Jerusalem had begun a year earlier. We can glean details from Paul’s first letter. 1 Corinthians 16: Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave …
In his second letter to the Corinthian church, Paul spoke about joy leading to generosity. 2 Corinthians 8: 1Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are …
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 …
The third servant of the Parable of the Three Servants received consequences for complacency. Matthew 25: 26 But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, 27 why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten …
Unfortunately, many people hold a distorted perception of God. The Parable of the Three Servants teaches us how to use the gifts God has given us well. Thus, the accusations the servant makes against his Master are the same as people often make of God. Matthew 25: 24 Then the servant with the one bag of …