How we receive correction and counsel is a real test of our relationship with God, and our willingness to live by His Word. In 1 Samuel 25, David is very forthright in facing the fact that he was wrong to react with revenge. The Lord forgave him, and the Lord solved the problem for him. Today, who is your “Abigail”? In other words, who is the one who has kept you from acting out in anger and vengeance by appealing to reason? …
How we receive correction and counsel is a real test of our relationship with God, and our willingness to live by His Word. In 1 Samuel 25, David is very forthright in facing the fact that he was wrong to react with revenge. The Lord forgave him, and the Lord solved the problem for him. Today, who is your “Abigail”? In other words, who is the one who has kept you from acting out in anger and vengeance by appealing to reason? …
We are reading the ultimate messages of Paul’s ministry. Do you ever stop and think: Where am I so pressed in spirit? So led of the Lord? What puts fire in my belly? What makes me say, “Before I die, I’ve got to do this”? …
The Ultimate Messages Of Paul's Ministry - Part 1 - Acts 28 [ 39:16 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (109)We are reading the ultimate messages of Paul’s ministry. Do you ever stop and think: Where am I so pressed in spirit? So led of the Lord? What puts fire in my belly? What makes me say, “Before I die, I’ve got to do this”? …
I think most of us struggle with the thought that if we treat our “Sauls” the way David treated his, it’s possible nothing may happen … our own “Sauls” may not weep and repent, like we would hope they would. Let’s be honest, it’s rare when “Sauls” repent and relationships are restored. But, the reason for our Christ-like response is not because it changes our “Sauls,” but…
I think most of us struggle with the thought that if we treat our “Sauls” the way David treated his, it’s possible nothing may happen … our own “Sauls” may not weep and repent, like we would hope they would. Let’s be honest, it’s rare when “Sauls” repent and relationships are restored. But, the reason for our Christ-like response is not because it changes our “Sauls,” but…
In this passage we see Godly men debating the Holy Spirit’s leading. Do you know if you are hearing the Spirit? Do you hear Him in the words of Scripture, or in a still small voice? As believers, we should all cry out to the Father and say: Dear God, What I know [...]
In this passage we see Godly men debating the Holy Spirit’s leading. Do you know if you are hearing the Spirit? Do you hear Him in the words of Scripture, or in a still small voice? As believers, we should all cry out to the Father and say: Dear God, What I know not teach me … What I see not, show me … Where I feel not, touch me …Where I go not, guide me …I need your wisdom …
As Paul leaves his Ephesian friends he tells them with bold assurance of the continual suffering, confusion and imprisonment that he knows awaits him. Paul even tells them that he knows he will never see them again; however, what actually brought tears to his eyes was knowing that divisiveness would creep its way into the church and genuine sheep within the fold would be hurt. In fact, the very thought of it caused…
Everything from Christ’s last words on the Mount of Ascension, to our last words to our children before we leave on a journey. Even the last words someone says before they finish their course in this world… We’ve all heard it said many times, “The last words we say are often the most important words we say.”
