It is not unusual for people to become offended by God because He didn’t meet their expectations. Many expect their lives to be trouble-free when they become believers. But when a car accident or an illness comes, they wonder why God, if He is sovereign, didn’t prevent the tragedy. God often uses things we don’t …
How can God help us deal with emotions when others sin against us? Jesus tells us how to work through such a situation. Luke 17:3 So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time …
When others don’t meet our expectations, many choose to be offended. We may never have even discussed our expectations of them. Yet, we assume they know. When we expect others to meet our expectations, we walk in selfish love. We are easily offended when they don’t respond the way we’d like. We set ourselves up …
“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 …
Having God’s protection is a blessing and shows His great love for us. I remember being in a car accident when I was broadsided at 70 mph but received only a minor scratch. The State Police Officer at the scene told me most people never survive such an impact. I was fortunate. It was not …
To let Christ fill your life means emptying yourself and replacing the void with the fruits of a relationship with Jesus. Maybe today you feel numb from life, and Jesus is calling you to let Him fill you. If you don’t know the Lord, He wants you to ask Him into your heart so He …
Paul warned the Colossian church that there should be no offense taken. Miriam-Webster defines offense as: “something that outrages the moral or physical senses, may be caused by a breach of a moral or social code.” [1] Why would Paul specifically mention offense? John Bever has written a book about offense called “The Bait of …
Have ever been offended by someone and then wondered later how you got drawn into something so easily? I certainly have. What about overcoming the bait of offense? We live in a culture where people are easily offended and our enemy satan uses this trap to breakdown and destroy relationships. . “The spirit of offense …