“The whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many.” Mark 1:33-34. Is your life too busy? Is your schedule demanding? After healing many, Jesus sought out a solitary place and prayed. Follow the example of Jesus and set aside a specific time for prayer. Then depend upon God’s power to help you meet each day’s demands. To keep your life […]
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 What matters most in life is what Jesus said is most vital – loving God with all or our hearts and loving our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39). For believers in Jesus, it is vital […]
“If anyone cleanses himself from [dishonor], he will be a vessel for honor, …prepared for every good work.” II Timothy 2:19-26. We are called to always be preparing. A heart dedicated to God must be prepared to serve him. (I Sam. 7:3) We are to be prepared to do good works, (II Tim. 2:21) and to defend scriptural […]
“Walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise” Ephesians 5:15. We are to to use our time carefully. Paul said, “Be very careful, then, how you live”. So, whatcha doin? Beware of spending too much time on matters of too little importance.
“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1. Jesus desires for us to live with an unrelenting, selfless devotion to Him. The Bible calls us to good deeds and holy living, but these are to be […]