Posts with the tag “blessing”

"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." - Malachi 3:10    When it comes to giving to God first, we often hear the phrase “It’s a step of faith.” And while that’s true, it’s also so much more th...  Read More

"Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." - Proverbs 3:9-10    When it comes to giving, the principle of offering God our first 10%—our "firstfruits"—is about more than just money. It’s a reflection of our faith and trust in God’s provision. Giving the first portion of what w...  Read More

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Acts 20:35    We often hear that when you give, God will bless you. And for many of us, we may naturally assume this means a material blessing or a return on what we've given. But what if God’s blessings go deeper than that? What if, in the act of freely giving, God wants to teach you something that is far more valuable than anything you could receiv...  Read More

"Freely you have received; freely give." - Matthew 10:8    Have you ever considered the kind of impact you make when you give without expecting anything in return? In a world that often operates by the "you get what you give" mindset, your selfless generosity can be a life-changing picture of God’s grace.  When you give without any need to be repaid, you’re showing someone a glimpse of how God wor...  Read More

"The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it."- Proverbs 22:3   When was the last time you really thought about your future self? It’s easy to get caught up in the moment, making decisions that feel good right now without considering how they’ll impact you a month, a year, or even a decade down the road. But the choices you make today are the building blocks o...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."- Proverbs 3:5   Has God made His plan for your life clear to you? Yet, despite His clarity, you find yourself hesitating to fully trust Him. Perhaps you can relate to the Israelites standing on the edge of the Promised Land, poised to enter into the fullness of God's blessings, yet paralyzed by fear and doubt. What...  Read More

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." - James 1:17   How often do you pause to thank God for the blessings He has bestowed upon you? Not just the tangible blessings of material provision, but the spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities He has uniquely equipped you with? It's easy to admire the ble...  Read More

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." - Proverbs 4:7   Wisdom is often regarded as one of the most valuable treasures we can possess. It guides our decisions, shapes our character, and leads us on the path of righteousness. As followers of Christ, we are called to seek wisdom diligently and to constantly strive to grow wiser in our daily liv...  Read More

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” - Galatians 6:7   When you look at the book of Micah, you will quickly find a problem with the people of God that Micah was dealing with. The problem with God’s people was simply that they lived as if there were no consequences to their sin. But this was not just a problem in that day and time.  It is true for ...  Read More

“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord” (Lamentations 3:25-26).Time is one of the greatest mysteries God ever made. He lives outside of it, yet we somehow live our lives in it. We can’t see it, but we rely on it daily. It’s how we make our plans and how we create goals. It’s how we wake up, cook, work, and...  Read More

“These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among mankind and offered as first fruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.” (Rev- elation 14:4-5)Over the last few days, we have talked about the 144,000 Jewish men, Jewish evangelists preaching Jesus during ...  Read More

“These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were purchased from among mankind and offered as first fruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.” (Reve- lation 14:4-5)Do you want to experience blessing? You probably think that is a trick question — of course you do! Who doesn’t...  Read More

“I called on your name, Lord, from the depths of the pit. You heard my plea: “Do not close your ears to my cry for relief.” You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.’” (Lamentations 3:55-7). We know that tragedy comes to everyone. It’s an inevitable truth that we will all face tragedy in life. It might come in the form of death, sickness, depression, betrayal—there are numerous...  Read More

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight” (Romans 12:14-6).   Have you ever noticed that with certain things, the longer it takes, the better it is? Think about the difference between heating a dinner in the...  Read More