Gratitude keeps us humble and content, allowing us to appreciate what we have and to recognize the hand of God in our lives. On the other hand, when we allow ingratitude to form in us, it may limit our progress and shut the door to the next level.
As believers, we may sometimes find ourselves in circles—circles of routine, comfort, or even familiarity. We may start to feel stuck, as if we are running in circles, going nowhere.
God’s love knows no limit. The Bible shows us that while we were yet sinners and undeserving, He gave up His Son to die for our sins and redeem us (Rom. 5:8). There is no greater love than this, one that sets a standard for how we ought also to love, just as our opening text establishes.
Fear is first a spirit that infests the atmosphere or human mind, depositing uncertainty about the outcome of life, for the purpose of creating an access route for the adversary to penetrate or to steal from a person.
The story of Abraham and Sarah in our opening text today serves as a powerful illustration of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Despite their old age and the seemingly insurmountable obstacle of barrenness, God assured them that they would have a son. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.”
Many times, the art of surrender is what many believers struggle to come to terms with, yet it is as important as water is to fish, as we develop in our walk with God. Surrendering to the Lord requires a willingness to put away our own thinking, opinion and reservations while embracing God’s plans and purposes for our lives.
All through scriptures, we see accounts of believers who engaged the power of fasting to break through in difficult situations. As believers, we need to use all available arsenals to handle any opposition
Have you ever felt weighed down by the mistakes and regrets of your past? Do you find yourself dwelling on former things, unable to fully embrace the new things that God wants to do in your life? Do you often struggle with guilt,
Regardless of the cause of your ailment or bodily stress, never forget that the Lord is able to restore health to you and bring a cure where such is needed. Our opening text reminds us that He is concerned about your health and well-being. He wants you to experience wholeness, not only in your spiritual life, but also physically in your body.
As believers, there will always be things that our flesh desires but has the potential to pull us back into sin, and thus weaken our faith. But thanks be to God that there is no sin that we do not have dominion over, through the blood of the Lamb.