“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light.” Matthew 10:27 People have some needs that are excruciatingly deep. We find ourselves in conversation at times with heartbroken friends and may feel at an utter loss to know what to say. Telling people what human teachers have taught us may have some impact on […]
“We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” II Corinthians 4:7 Our bodies are temporary, fragile, and expendable. In our modern world that highly values outward beauty, we would be wise to remember that our greatest treasure is the life of Jesus within […]
“If anyone cleanses himself… he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” II Timothy 2:21 We often think God wants us to change the world around us when in reality He is interested in changing us. God often uses the most unlikely people in the most […]
“We have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function.” Romans 12:4 Servant-minded believers give preference to others because they know that God sees what others do not, and that He will reward those whose work is unseen by others. Is someone else reaping the benefit of your […]
The battle is not yours, but God’s. II Chronicles 20:15 The Israelites praised God in the middle of a dangerous challenge. A large group of warriors had gathered to destroy them. After humbly asking God for help, King Jehoshaphat appointed a choir to march out into battle in front of the Israelite army. The choir sang: […]