“Don’t offend the little ones” is a stern warning from Jesus. Luke 17:1One day Jesus said to his disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than …
Satan loves the chance to set a devious trap. Paul warned us to be aware of his schemes. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. [1] Satan has strategies to lead us away from God because he hates …
In his section about the armor of God, Paul speaks about resisting the enemy. Ephesians 6: 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.[1] In the Bible, to resist means …
As Paul signals the beginning of his conclusion to his letter, he writes, Ephesians 6:10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.[1] As he writes this, it reminds me of a relationship between a father and a small child. A child cannot accomplish the task before them, but with …
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 …
Paul had to defend his authority as a teacher to the church at Corinth. False teachers had come in a demonic disguise, fooling the people and leading them astray. They had preached an attractive “new Gospel” which wasn’t the true Gospel. 2 Corinthians 11: 13 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who …
Daniel had been fasting and seeking the Lord. He had no idea that a battle in the spiritual realm had been blocking God’s answer. God was using exile to turn His people back to Him. Daniel was a prophet for God and spoke His Words to the people. But there was an enemy that wanted …
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 …
Jesus’ generous example of coming to earth to rescue humanity offers a powerful meditation on what it truly means to give. His self-giving love reminds us that genuine generosity always flows from a willing heart. Paul makes clear that you cannot force generosity. 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not commanding you to do this. But …
It is a gift from God to excel in giving and is the Lord’s desire for every believer. As Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he told them about the wonderful work God had been doing in the churches in Macedonia. Although these churches were not rich, they gave generously, beyond what they could …