The Lord’s generosity is evident as we reflect on God’s word and His work in our lives. He is generous with His time. He created who you would be before you were born. Psalm 139:16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid …
Trusting the Lord brings rewards but is also challenging along our journey. When things are going well, being thankful to the Lord and His blessings is easy. What happens when life becomes difficult, and our prayers seem unanswered? God may test us through a season of difficulty. Only by looking to the Lord can we …
Are you right with God? This may be the most critical question in your life. We had a speaker at our church a few years ago who testified how the Lord intervened in his life, both spiritually and physically. Our speaker said he was close to death after being stung by a poisonous box jellyfish. …
Will you choose death or eternal life? The answer seems to be a no-brainer. It would seem obvious that everyone would choose eternal life, but that is not the reality in our world. Each person is born physically alive but dead to the things of the Lord. My granddaughter was born just a few months …
Paul tells the Roman believers that they are shamed no more. Romans 6:20 When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. 21 And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.[1] Many of the believers in the …
Use your body for God’s purposes. This is what Paul tells the believers in Rome. Romans 6: 13 Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as …
Who will you serve in life? This choice has consequences in this life and the next. John Spence writes, “What you do today determines who you will be tomorrow.” [1] While this quote seems obvious, most people don’t live life with intentionality. It takes eating better and exercising to be in better physical condition. Similarly, …
Life is all about choices, and choosing to obey God comes from our relationship with Him. As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, our desire to follow and obey Him also grows. The Old Testament prophet Samuel reprimanded King Saul for disobedience, giving us insight into what pleases the Lord. 1 Samuel 15:22 But …
Giving yourself to God is giving up your free will for something better the Lord has for you. Relying on the Lord’s guidance and direction is a significant step of faith for a believer. The Lord has a plan and purpose for our life, but many people walk through life not realizing their full potential …
Why would we revolt against sin? Paul has this advice for the Roman church. Romans 6: 12 Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires.[1] Paul has just explained to the Romans that through Jesus, God has given us new life and a new nature. The Gospel is …