As Jesus was preparing His disciples before He gave His life on the cross, He told them, “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other.[1] John 13:34 Then Jesus continued to explain the profound impact of this commandment. John 13:34Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your …
Repentance versus remorse can make the difference between being forgiven or not. Remorse is being regretful that you did something. Repentance is turning away from your sin and toward God to receive forgiveness. To truly change, I must repent as God molds and shapes me to be a transformed person. David gives us insight. Psalm …
Satan is behind the spiritual battle and is our enemy. The Scriptures tell us there are two forces in the world: evil and good. God’s word also tells us that these forces are not equal and satan only continues to exist because God is using him to carry out His plan. Why did God create …
Failure can be a teacher as it humbles us and leads to a more teachable spirit. Reflecting on my life, I know that some of my most significant failures, both on the job and spiritually, have led me to become a different person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a …
Are you fighting a spiritual battle and don’t realize you are in one? If you are, this is not uncommon because our enemy is deceptive. Jesus gathered His disciples to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane to prepare for a spiritual battle. He knew he would have to suffer and die for the sins of …
Why was James killed and Peter freed from prison and possible execution? We wonder about these things because they don’t make sense in our earthly mindset. Weren’t both men faithful disciples helping the church and God’s kingdom grow? Did the church not pray enough for James and then turn around and pray fervently for Peter? …
Sharing the good report of what God has done encourages people and gives glory to God. King Herod Agrippa had imprisoned Peter and planned on killing him until God sent an angel to free him. Peter was in a mental fog as he followed the angel out of the prison. When they reached the street, …
Being persistent is a trait that is essential along our spiritual journey. It is easy to give up, especially when we are discouraged or unsure of ourselves. Peter was put in prison by King Herod Agrippa, who planned on killing him until God intervened and sent an angel to free him. As quickly as the …
The writer of Hebrews describes the ministry of angels as God’s supernatural agents that interact with humanity even when we are unaware. Hebrews 1:14 Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. [1] Angels are God’s servants who work for the good of the Kingdom of God by carrying out …
When the angel came to release Peter from jail he was sleeping soundly. Acts 12: 6 The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. 7 Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of …