Memories involve a looking back so we know the Lord’s will as we look forward, and the saying goes: “Those who don’t know history are bound to repeat it.” In our Christian lives, it is essential that we move forward carefully, taking heed to the warnings of Scripture. Several times we see phrases in God’s Words telling us to remember, […]
» Read moreAs the Lord expired on Calvary, after appointing Mary a “son” to care for her, after receiving the bitter wine, the Lord cried triumphantly “FINISHED!” and bowed His thorn-crowned head and dismissed His spirit. No doubt this cry was mightier that any other, and to us it should mean more than most others because of its implications. That cry was […]
» Read moreWhat is precious? That which is valuable. That which came about with price. That which the Lord finds pleasure in. Seldom do we find ourselves appreciating a thought simply because it is precious to God; we often appreciate such lofty entities such as the Word of God because of what we receive from it. But when have we seriously considered […]
» Read moreWhile we can learn to avoid the Devil and the world, our flesh will remain with us till the day we die. Our old nature and temptation to sin is still with us, and it is deadly. Galatians 5:17 says: “For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are opposed to one another; so you […]
» Read moreThe second main enemy of every believer is the world, that is, the people, systems, and philosophies that are not part of the Body of Christ. First Corinthians 3:19 says, “The wisdom (philosophies) of this world (systems and peoples) it is foolishness with God…,” and so as believers it is essential to know truth. Only the Truth can set us […]
» Read moreOur Enemy: The Devil As one of our three enemies, the Devil seeks to destroy us. We were once under his ownership, under his domain; but since then, we’ve been brought into God’s marvellous light. We’ve been born again – born from above. And so, we are Satan’s main targets because of our relationship with God and our being made […]
» Read moreBackground Ezekiel 48 is not a typical devotional reading; however, it does have a few principles for us to take home. It starts out by giving specific portions of land to each tribe of Israel. Every tribe had a special place in God’s eyes, despite their rebellion in so many ways in the previous years. A gate was dedicated to […]
» Read moreJeremiah 23:1-8 – Background Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your […]
» Read moreBackground / Significance As our Shepherd, the Lord has given us keys in living lives of obedience. He shows us what it means to follow humbly as sheep; He shows us what it means to lead in godliness. In these verses, we see the simple implications of what it means to have the Lord Jesus as our Great Shepherd, both […]
» Read moreOpen your Bible and read Judges 6:11-24 Background In Judges 6:11-24, the story is told of Gideon’s call from God. Near his father’s house he was found threshing wheat to hide it from the Midianites, Israel’s enemy. Then the angel of the Lord appeared and sent Gideon to save Israel from Midian. He reinforced his command by saying, “Have I […]
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