Building the Body – Colossians 1:9-14

Prayer Is The Fuel For Spiritual Body Building 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may liveContinue reading “Building the Body – Colossians 1:9-14”

Called to Suffering – Acts 9:16

Can God Trust You With Suffering? “I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Carefully Called We can rejoice that God does not do things at random: Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by. God, omniscient, knows all things, and has aContinue reading “Called to Suffering – Acts 9:16”

Love of God – 1 Corinthians 13:4

Nothing Is Impossible With God Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Patient Persistence In this well-quoted passage, Paul talks about one of the defining character strengths of God – Love.   The first aspect of God’s love is that it is patient.  Because ofContinue reading “Love of God – 1 Corinthians 13:4”

The Timing of God – Mark 6:46-52

God Arrives in the Fourth Watch of the Night 47 Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. 48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake.Continue reading “The Timing of God – Mark 6:46-52”

Walking with God – Revelation 3:7-13

Let us be like the Church of Philadelphia, that God may have nothing against us 7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no oneContinue reading “Walking with God – Revelation 3:7-13”

Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” When we are first saved, we are like Lazarus coming out of the tomb – we still have our grave-clothes on.  OurContinue reading “Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2”