The Bible-Teaching MinistryNobody ever said it better than Jesus. He capsulated the whole concept of a worry-free life in one sentence. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:31-33). Amazing!
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When God's hand made the heavens and the earth,
. . . that was creation.
When God's morning stars sang together,
. . . that was celebration.
When God's Word broke the silence of time,
. . . that was communication.
When God's prophets stood alone against the tide of disobedience.
. . . that was consecration.
But when God's Son was delivered to a manger,
. . . that was compassion.
May the compassion of God our Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour warm your heart and home throughout the holiday season.
Read MoreWhen we realize the vastness of our divine resources, when we acknowledge that the eternal richness of heaven is His gift to us, we won't be miserly with the things we have. On the contrary, we'll be eager and free to share. In short, we will know the joy of generosity. A generosity rooted in godly contentment also has some priceless benefits. Four come to mind as I peruse Paul's words in 1 Timothy 6.
Read MoreWalking closely with the Lord means we must come to terms with forgiving others. Yes, must. We can't avoid or deny the fact that relationships often bring hurt and the need to forgive. Whether we have been wronged by another or the responsibility is ours, Ephesians 4:31-32 beautifully summarizes how we can have a clear conscience and be free to love and serve God with all our heart:
Read MoreI need to underscore a foundational fact: God’s goal is not to make sure you’re happy. No matter how hard it is for you to believe this, it’s time to do so. Life is not about your being comfortable and happy and successful and pain free. It’s about becoming the man or woman God has called you to be.
Unfortunately, we will rarely hear that message proclaimed today. All the more reason for me to say it again: Life is not about you! It’s about God.
How can I say that with assurance? Because of Paul’s response in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10:
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