Meek of the earth
Zephaniah, a prophet, lived at a time when a great reformation came about under King Josiah in early part of his reign. He warned the people that they would face the wrath of God if they did not change their ways. He begged them to repent and return to humbly walking with God. He urged them to seek righteousness and humility.
Zephaniah 2:3 Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD's anger.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Quarrel
It is very easy for Christians to get caught up in foolish debates and lose control over our senses. St. Paul is pleading with us to try and not quarrel over the truth. It is the Holy Spirit that convicts a person of his shortcomings. We are called to gently instruct others in the knowledge of truth and the Holy Spirit will touch their lives and lead them to understanding.
2 Timothy 2:24-25
And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.
It is very easy for Christians to get caught up in foolish debates and lose control over our senses. St. Paul is pleading with us to try and not quarrel over the truth. It is the Holy Spirit that convicts a person of his shortcomings. We are called to gently instruct others in the knowledge of truth and the Holy Spirit will touch their lives and lead them to understanding.
2 Timothy 2:24-25
And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.
Monday, August 29, 2005
Waiting
Waiting on God to help us can become tedious as time goes by. Yet David says in this psalm that God pulls him out of the miry clay and keeps him from falling into despair. He finds his delight in obeying God's laws that are written within his heart. He has placed all his hope on God's faithfulness and unfailing love. He says that the plans God has for us are far beyond our own understanding.
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Waiting on God to help us can become tedious as time goes by. Yet David says in this psalm that God pulls him out of the miry clay and keeps him from falling into despair. He finds his delight in obeying God's laws that are written within his heart. He has placed all his hope on God's faithfulness and unfailing love. He says that the plans God has for us are far beyond our own understanding.
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Light to shine
It is God's presence that assures us that He is with us, even though we may not see the way ahead so clearly. St. Paul says that though we are weak vessels, this light that shines within us is the manifestation of the invaluable treasure of the presence of God. Though we may be troubled on every side, yet we are not distressed; we may be perplexed, but are not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. All of us, at some stage in life, go through periods of darkness. It is during these times that we come to encounter God's presence in an intimate way.
2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Servant leader
St. Paul was talking to them about the role of the teachers like him and Apollos. He said that all are equal in the eyes of God. He did not regard himself any higher than a servant entrusted with the duty to faithfully teach and preach the gospel message. Can we compare our judgement with the wisdom of God's judgement? St. Paul said it is not for him to judge another, but to let God be the judge, as it is only God who knows and sees the inner thoughts of all of us. Let us live our lives with humility and love serving those who are in need without judging them.
1 Corinthians 4: 1-2
1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. 2Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
St. Paul was talking to them about the role of the teachers like him and Apollos. He said that all are equal in the eyes of God. He did not regard himself any higher than a servant entrusted with the duty to faithfully teach and preach the gospel message. Can we compare our judgement with the wisdom of God's judgement? St. Paul said it is not for him to judge another, but to let God be the judge, as it is only God who knows and sees the inner thoughts of all of us. Let us live our lives with humility and love serving those who are in need without judging them.
1 Corinthians 4: 1-2
1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. 2Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Friday, August 26, 2005
John the Baptist
Zacharias and Elisabeth named their son John, which means "God is gracious". Could they ever have imagined that their only son, born to them in their sunset years, would be a prophet? Zacharias, full of the Holy Spirit, prophesied that their son John would be raised by God to be the one who prepares the way for the saviour of the world. Sometimes it is amazing how God works, His ways are far beyond our understanding. Let us learn to be patient, have faith, and watch for His leading us through our lives.
Luke 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
Zacharias and Elisabeth named their son John, which means "God is gracious". Could they ever have imagined that their only son, born to them in their sunset years, would be a prophet? Zacharias, full of the Holy Spirit, prophesied that their son John would be raised by God to be the one who prepares the way for the saviour of the world. Sometimes it is amazing how God works, His ways are far beyond our understanding. Let us learn to be patient, have faith, and watch for His leading us through our lives.
Luke 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Being prepared
There may have been times in our lives when we desperately wanted something, but God did not answer our prayers as we expected. This could have either made us bitter or helped us learn to accept delays in our prayer life. When the angel of God presented himself before Zacharias with the good news that he was going to have a child, he did not believe it. Though Zacharias had lived a blameless life before God, when his faith was tested he found it hard to believe that his aging wife was to conceive. We have to be always prepared for we don't know when and how God will answer our prayers.
Luke 1:5-7
5THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
There may have been times in our lives when we desperately wanted something, but God did not answer our prayers as we expected. This could have either made us bitter or helped us learn to accept delays in our prayer life. When the angel of God presented himself before Zacharias with the good news that he was going to have a child, he did not believe it. Though Zacharias had lived a blameless life before God, when his faith was tested he found it hard to believe that his aging wife was to conceive. We have to be always prepared for we don't know when and how God will answer our prayers.
Luke 1:5-7
5THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Rock
This psalm of David proclaims that he has found stillness and peace in God. He says that though some may acknowledge their faithfulnes to him, it is only in God he is fully secure. It is only God who can protect and save him from the wickedness of this world. Our lives may one day be peaceful and on another swamped with problems. However if we patiently wait for God to work in our lives, we will stand firmly in God alone who is our rock and foundation.
Psalm 62:1-2
1 My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
This psalm of David proclaims that he has found stillness and peace in God. He says that though some may acknowledge their faithfulnes to him, it is only in God he is fully secure. It is only God who can protect and save him from the wickedness of this world. Our lives may one day be peaceful and on another swamped with problems. However if we patiently wait for God to work in our lives, we will stand firmly in God alone who is our rock and foundation.
Psalm 62:1-2
1 My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Leadership
St. Paul says that Christian leaders should be true to the gospel message they have received. They should be responsible in their daily conduct of life. Their lives should reflect the way that was set by Christ. When we are sure of what God intended us to be we will blossom and grow. It is only when we are convinced of the message, that we can encourage others to live by the same principles and confront those who don't. William Shakespeare wrote, "This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man."
Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
St. Paul says that Christian leaders should be true to the gospel message they have received. They should be responsible in their daily conduct of life. Their lives should reflect the way that was set by Christ. When we are sure of what God intended us to be we will blossom and grow. It is only when we are convinced of the message, that we can encourage others to live by the same principles and confront those who don't. William Shakespeare wrote, "This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man."
Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Our Help
The Lord is with us whereever we may go. When we look at the beauty of the world all around us, the mountains, valleys, skies, stars and so on, we only can praise and thank God for His many blessings. What can we give in exchange for all this to the Maker of heaven and earth?
Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Deceiving
The Bible is full of stories of people who at weak moments of their lives stumbled and fell away doing beastly deeds. Eve, King David, Judas and many others have all revealed their dark side in moments of weakness. Jeremiah is saying that to even think that we don't have any evil within us is to be in denial. It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to overcome evil with good. The Spirit of God searches the inner most parts of our hearts and reveals and cleanses us from all that is evil.
Jeremiah 17:9-10
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
The Bible is full of stories of people who at weak moments of their lives stumbled and fell away doing beastly deeds. Eve, King David, Judas and many others have all revealed their dark side in moments of weakness. Jeremiah is saying that to even think that we don't have any evil within us is to be in denial. It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to overcome evil with good. The Spirit of God searches the inner most parts of our hearts and reveals and cleanses us from all that is evil.
Jeremiah 17:9-10
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Proving
St. Paul's concluding remarks to the Thessalonian church is to encourage them to be always joyful, prayerful and thankful that they are part of the Body of Christ. Invite the Holy Spirit to move to encourage the faint hearted, speak tenderly to the weak and be patient with everyone. However he warned to verify the truth of whatever is said from the Word of God. In a world that has all kinds of thoughts and teachings floating around, he said if anything does not line up with the Word of God, do not hesitate to abstain from that which is evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-24
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-24
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Actions
Jesus was referring to the mentality of people. If they have decided in their hearts and minds that they don't want to listen to the gospel message, then whether we come to them with tidings of joy or heartbreaking news they will only find a way to criticize us. Jesus and John were both able to bring many to a meaningful relationship with God by the way they lived their lives. Mahatma Gandhi commented that if all Christians acted like Christ, then the whole world would be Christian. Do our lives reflect the wisdom of the teachings of Jesus?
Mathew 11: 18-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners." ' But wisdom is proved right by her actions."
Jesus was referring to the mentality of people. If they have decided in their hearts and minds that they don't want to listen to the gospel message, then whether we come to them with tidings of joy or heartbreaking news they will only find a way to criticize us. Jesus and John were both able to bring many to a meaningful relationship with God by the way they lived their lives. Mahatma Gandhi commented that if all Christians acted like Christ, then the whole world would be Christian. Do our lives reflect the wisdom of the teachings of Jesus?
Mathew 11: 18-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners." ' But wisdom is proved right by her actions."
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Listening
Listening
Then Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Mark 4:9
Jesus was speaking of the parable of the sower who went out to sow his seeds. He said sowing seeds is like telling others about the God's word. Some hear the word and immediately reject it, while others try to follow but the complications of the things of this world choke any desire to follow through to its fruition. But there are those who truly hear, understand and live their lives based on the word.
Is not Christ challenging us to hear with our heart, soul and mind?
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Judging
Jesus was telling us to not be quick in judging and criticizing others. If we are constantly belittling and disapproving of others, we will only receive the same measure in return. Do we try to put ourselves in their place and ask why they are different? Jesus said we should be generous with forgiveness and grace toward all people. He said the more we give to others, greater will be the measure that will be given back to us.
Luke 6
37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Jesus was telling us to not be quick in judging and criticizing others. If we are constantly belittling and disapproving of others, we will only receive the same measure in return. Do we try to put ourselves in their place and ask why they are different? Jesus said we should be generous with forgiveness and grace toward all people. He said the more we give to others, greater will be the measure that will be given back to us.
Luke 6
37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Return to Me
What does God require of us? Does He want us to make a public display of our faith by tearing our clothes apart, only expressing our repentence with our lips? God wants us to return to Him with hearts that are truly repentant. He is a God who is full of grace and compassion to those who come to Him with hearts that want to turn away from their evil ways to do the will of God.
Joel2: 12-13
12 "Even now," declares the LORD,
"return to me with all your heart,
with fasting and weeping and mourning."
13 Rend your heart
and not your garments.
Return to the LORD your God,
for he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in love,
and he relents from sending calamity.
Monday, August 15, 2005
Shadow of the Almighty
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalms 91:1
To seek refuge in the Lord is to find our security in the shadow of the Almighty. He is our secret place where we go when we are tired and weary. It is a Psalm that assures us that God will send His angels to guard us in all our ways. This is a Psalm that gives us courage and strength if we learn to trust God when we are afraid.
Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Day of Trouble
The Israelites felt that it was enough just to come to God with their prayers and petitions – do the required sacrifices and God will deliver them. But God was saying that it is not these sacrifices that are important, but trust in God and the desire to do His will. We all go through times in our lives when we feel the burdens of life take their toll. We find ourselves in situations where we have no recourse. Our hearts and minds are troubled by the circumstance we find ourselves in. God is asking us to trust in Him in our day of trouble and He will deliver us. When God delivers us we can give all the glory to God alone.
Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
The Israelites felt that it was enough just to come to God with their prayers and petitions – do the required sacrifices and God will deliver them. But God was saying that it is not these sacrifices that are important, but trust in God and the desire to do His will. We all go through times in our lives when we feel the burdens of life take their toll. We find ourselves in situations where we have no recourse. Our hearts and minds are troubled by the circumstance we find ourselves in. God is asking us to trust in Him in our day of trouble and He will deliver us. When God delivers us we can give all the glory to God alone.
Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
In God's presence
Here was God appearing before Moses to prepare the Ten Commandments for a second time as the earlier one had been smashed by Moses when he saw Aaron and the children of Israel worship the Golden calf. Following this Moses interceded on behalf of the Israelites and God revealed Himself to Moses as a compassionate and gracious God. How many of us picture the God of the Old Testament to be one who is slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness?
Exodus 34:6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,
Here was God appearing before Moses to prepare the Ten Commandments for a second time as the earlier one had been smashed by Moses when he saw Aaron and the children of Israel worship the Golden calf. Following this Moses interceded on behalf of the Israelites and God revealed Himself to Moses as a compassionate and gracious God. How many of us picture the God of the Old Testament to be one who is slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness?
Exodus 34:6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,
Friday, August 12, 2005
Emergence of a new leader
Joshua was annointed to succeed Moses as leader of Israel. He was an able military leader, spiritual leader and firm believer in God. God assured Joshua of His presence on the condition he faithfully read and followed the Word. He encouraged him to be strong and full of courage. Although the nation of Israel may encounter great dangers, God assured him that He would never abandon them.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua was annointed to succeed Moses as leader of Israel. He was an able military leader, spiritual leader and firm believer in God. God assured Joshua of His presence on the condition he faithfully read and followed the Word. He encouraged him to be strong and full of courage. Although the nation of Israel may encounter great dangers, God assured him that He would never abandon them.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Our refuge
King David is exhorting us to place all our trust in the Lord. There are times when we find ourselves in a situation we are overcome by anxiety. In such a circumstance it is easy to get angry and be distressed. But if we put our trust in the Lord we will find our strength and refuge in Him.
Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
King David is exhorting us to place all our trust in the Lord. There are times when we find ourselves in a situation we are overcome by anxiety. In such a circumstance it is easy to get angry and be distressed. But if we put our trust in the Lord we will find our strength and refuge in Him.
Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Thy Way
Our God is an awesome God, as the popular song goes has inspired many of us. He has on countless number of times intervened and done amazing miracles to save us all. The greatest being the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Let us come to the Lord with gladness to follow in the steps Christ has set forth for us. Let us come together in one mind worship and praise His name.
Psalm 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Clean Heart
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and
Renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
Monday, August 08, 2005
Heart of Wisdom
We come to God with our hearts and minds open to seek wisdom and insight on how to use our time effectively to gain understanding in the knowledge and love of Jesus. As parents we have the responsibility to teach our children the commandments of our Lord, so that when they grow up they will have hearts of wisdom. If we teach our hearts and minds to love and obey God, in times of adversity we will have the assurance of God's presence with us.
Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
We come to God with our hearts and minds open to seek wisdom and insight on how to use our time effectively to gain understanding in the knowledge and love of Jesus. As parents we have the responsibility to teach our children the commandments of our Lord, so that when they grow up they will have hearts of wisdom. If we teach our hearts and minds to love and obey God, in times of adversity we will have the assurance of God's presence with us.
Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Heart Rules
Heart Rules
If our minds are at peace then our hearts will be at peace. If our minds are distracted by money, hatred, anger, jealousy, and other evil ways, then our hearts will also be disturbed. St. Paul is exhorting us to let our choices in life be based on what will let the peace of God to rule our hearts.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Our Crosses
When St. Peter objected to Christ foretelling his suffering and death in the hands of evil men, Christ rebuked Satan saying, "get behind me!". Often we don't want to make any sacrifices in our Christian walk, but look to enjoy plentiful blessings. Christ was saying we all have our crosses to bear. Let us do so with hearts of thanks and praise.
Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
When St. Peter objected to Christ foretelling his suffering and death in the hands of evil men, Christ rebuked Satan saying, "get behind me!". Often we don't want to make any sacrifices in our Christian walk, but look to enjoy plentiful blessings. Christ was saying we all have our crosses to bear. Let us do so with hearts of thanks and praise.
Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Friday, August 05, 2005
Closed Doors
St. Paul was an apostle of Christ who firmly believed in being led by the Holy Spirit. There seemed to be many ways by which he was led, either an inner prompting, a word of direction from one of his fellows, prayer, dreams, and visions. Once he was told not go or do something he always held firmly to his convictions.
Acts 16:6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,
St. Paul was an apostle of Christ who firmly believed in being led by the Holy Spirit. There seemed to be many ways by which he was led, either an inner prompting, a word of direction from one of his fellows, prayer, dreams, and visions. Once he was told not go or do something he always held firmly to his convictions.
Acts 16:6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Hearts Desire
King David is calling us to live lives that are totally committed to God. If all we have is surrendered to the Lord, our hearts desires will be to do the will of God. The Holy Spirit enables us to discern between desires that strengthen us and those detrimental for us.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Planter
St. Paul is encouraging us to live lives led by the Holy Spirit. If we sow seeds of love and understanding and we will reap joy and eternal life. If not he is warning us that when we sow seeds of doubt and despair in our hearts, we will end up on the path to self destruction. If we sow seeds of malice and hatred toward others, we shall only fall prey to their evil devices.
Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
St. Paul is encouraging us to live lives led by the Holy Spirit. If we sow seeds of love and understanding and we will reap joy and eternal life. If not he is warning us that when we sow seeds of doubt and despair in our hearts, we will end up on the path to self destruction. If we sow seeds of malice and hatred toward others, we shall only fall prey to their evil devices.
Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Armour of God
When we use the words of scripture to protect us from the fiery darts of doubt and despair that satan sends our way, we will be able to stand firm in the strength of the Lord. We grow strong in our faith when our minds are set firmly in the might of the word of the omnipotent God.
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
When we use the words of scripture to protect us from the fiery darts of doubt and despair that satan sends our way, we will be able to stand firm in the strength of the Lord. We grow strong in our faith when our minds are set firmly in the might of the word of the omnipotent God.
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Monday, August 01, 2005
Hurrah
St. Paul's final remarks towards the end of his life articulated his conviction that he had done his best to preserve the Christian faith, endured hardships, and completed his mission on earth. Have we found the course God has set forth for us? Will we be able to say these words when our days come to an end?
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
St. Paul's final remarks towards the end of his life articulated his conviction that he had done his best to preserve the Christian faith, endured hardships, and completed his mission on earth. Have we found the course God has set forth for us? Will we be able to say these words when our days come to an end?
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
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