Posts with the tag “commands”

"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." - Matthew 5:44   Yesterday, we talked about “adding to your spiritual bag”—the idea that we should always be growing spiritually, expanding our hearts, and developing attributes that don’t come naturally to us. If you missed it, the message was simple: God doesn’t want us to stay where we are; He wants us to keep growing a...  Read More

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11   We have all heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words.” But this isn’t just some catchy phrase, it is the truth. And while we often can think about things we haven’t verbalized, there are things we have communicated strictly through ...  Read More

"Reject every kind of evil." - 1 Thessalonians 5:22   In a world filled with temptations and distractions, it can be easy to succumb to the allure of forbidden things. Society often portrays certain behaviors or indulgences as desirable or glamorous, painting a picture of pleasure without consequence. However, as believers, we are called to heed God's commands and avoid what He has forbidden, no m...  Read More

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." - Proverbs 9:10   A healthy fear of God is not about living in constant terror but rather about understanding and acknowledging His awe-inspiring, holy nature. It is recognizing that God is beyond our comprehension, and this awareness profoundly impacts your life in ways you may not even realize. Pro...  Read More

“I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.” - Psalm 119:60  Has God given you a mission or a job to do? Has He made it clear about His purpose for you? Once God reveals His mission for your life, do not delay; get started right away. Delayed obedience is disobedience. One of the worst things you can do is delay the plans of God. When God gives you clarity, there is a reason He is doing so...  Read More

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belongs to Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Have you ever been to a sporting event in which one team was winning big at the start of the game, and then blew the lead late? One thing that is always interesting is how the coaches interact with the referees in these types of situations...  Read More

“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all His commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God.” - Deuteronomy 28:1-2  If you want to be set apart, then you must be obedient to God. As a believer, God wants to set us apart. We are His chosen people, an...  Read More

“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all His commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God.” - Deuteronomy 28:1-2  As believers, we should be different. God calls us to be different from those of the world. 1 Peter 2:9 tells us, “But you are not li...  Read More

“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all His commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God.” - Deuteronomy 28:1-2  Have you ever wanted to be different? Have you ever wanted to stand out from the crowd? For many people, this is a quick “NO” because...  Read More

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:2-3).The people who are the closest to us always know us the best. They see what no one else does—they get the unfiltered, uncut version of us when we aren’t in front of others.What do the people closest to you see about your life...  Read More