But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 1st Thessalonians 5:4 NIV Two men were rowing a boat between two islands. It was only about 40 miles but they rowed most of the night. At daybreak, they could see the entrance to the harbor. It... Continue Reading →
Eternal Purposes
according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 3:11 NIV A teenager was asked by his employer if he wanted to run a new location he was planning to open. The teenager was keen but the new business never opened. A couple of years later, that same young... Continue Reading →
Hope for Righteousness
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. Galatians 5:5 NIV The woman got married to a Christian man. Her experience with the church had not been that positive. There were too many shady characters pushing others to be like them. It did not sit well with... Continue Reading →
Yoked With Unbelievers
Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 2nd Corinthians 6:14 NIV They were married in the sight of God and man. They were from different cultures and different religions. They loved each other immensely. They felt that... Continue Reading →
No Stumbling Blocks
We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. 2nd Corinthians 6:3 NIV In the high school assembly, a speaker told the students that salvation comes only by the grace of God. “It is not by works.” He told them. Then the meeting shifted somehow and the... Continue Reading →
Overcome With Good
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 NIV So many of us let our thoughts, feelings, and our dealings with others fall into the uncharitable. It is our responsibility to demonstrate the Lord´s love for all His creation. It should be a natural reflex, but never forgotten. To forget... Continue Reading →
A Face Like An Angel
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Acts 6:15 (NIV) Modern Christianity does not always encourage us to chase so hard after knowing God and having Him in us that it becomes evident to those around. To... Continue Reading →
Spirit You Now See
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Acts 2:33 (NIV) As we take a moment to examine ourselves, our lives and our current standing in faith, what do we see? Where are we right... Continue Reading →
See No Decay
because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Acts 2:27 (NIV) God is the All-Powerful and All-Righteous One. Those things that are able to stand in the Presence of God must have all impurities burned out of them. To be with Him they must... Continue Reading →
To Have Part With Jesus
"No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me." John 13:8 (NIV) Have we just stumbled upon one of the great truths of Scripture? If we have only started following the Lord or if we have been part of the body of believers... Continue Reading →
