Being great in the Kingdom of God is part of His plan for every believer. But what does it mean to be great in God’s Kingdom? Matthew 5: 19 So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone …
A new beginning requires an ending, as we can see in the lives of Peter, James, and John, when Jesus called them to be His disciples. When Jesus called Peter, his decision to follow Him wasn’t merely an addition to his life; it was a radical reorientation that required him to leave behind his entire …
Fishing for humanity is one of the greatest gifts the Lord can give us. I am always amazed that the Lord involves us in His work, especially fishing for people. Jesus loved being around fishermen and fishing. Peter may have been an experienced fisherman, but Jesus was more knowledgeable about fishing because He made them. …
Jesus gave Simon Peter a call to go deeper. Luke 5: 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” [1] Remember, Peter is a professional fisherman and knows his trade. He knows that the best time to catch …
God’s words demonstrate the connection between faith and obedience in many ways. One example is the story of Abraham, where God instructed him to circumcise all the males in his household. We read in Genesis 17: 10 This is the covenant that you and your descendants must keep: Each male among you must be circumcised. 11 You …
In the end, Abram received no benefits from disobedience. At first glance, what happened to Abram wasn’t so bad. After all, God seems to have forgiven him, and he gained a lot of wealth from the incident. Genesis 12: 16 Then Pharaoh gave Abram many gifts because of her (Sarai)—sheep, goats, cattle, male and female donkeys, …
Abram experienced a journey from fear to faithfulness. This is the Lord’s desire for us when fear tempts us to compromise. When famine struck Canaan, Abram suddenly forgot how the Lord had guided him from the land of Ur and provided for him. Like Abram, we sometimes struggle with a short memory of what God …
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. …
You are chosen for a purpose! Sometimes, we think the Lord chooses only those significant in God’s Kingdom, like Abraham, David, or Paul, but not ordinary people like me. God chose you for a purpose only He can reveal as you follow Him. God revealed the purpose He had for Abram. Genesis 12:2 I will make …
Listening to God’s call in our life is an act of faith when we give our free will back to the Lord and let Him lead us. The author of Hebrews gives us insight into faith. Hebrews 11:1 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. …