Waiting for the Spirit – Acts 8:14-17

No Believer In Christ Will Walk In Power Until The Holy Spirit Of God Comes Upon Them 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive theContinue reading “Waiting for the Spirit – Acts 8:14-17”

Joy of God – 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6

God Fills Us With Joy 4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You becameContinue reading “Joy of God – 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6”

Faith in God – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Christ Will Not Come Again Until The Great Falling Away… 1 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or byContinue reading “Faith in God – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3”

Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:16-20

It’s Not Paranoia When They Truly Are Out To Get You 16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. 18 On myContinue reading “Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:16-20”

The Law of God – Psalm 119:17-20

We Should Meditate Upon God’s Law Day and Night 17 Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word. 18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. 19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. 20 My soul isContinue reading “The Law of God – Psalm 119:17-20”

A Promise of God – Deuteronomy 6:8

When God makes promises, circumstances change. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Not Just for Joshua The author of Hebrews took to heart that this promise was not just for Joshua, son of Nun,Continue reading “A Promise of God – Deuteronomy 6:8”

Submission to God – Colossians 3:1-4

1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears,Continue reading “Submission to God – Colossians 3:1-4”

Walking with God – Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. This is a very famously quoted passage in scripture.  But there’s more here than meets the eye.  The NIV translates the firstContinue reading “Walking with God – Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)”