Posts with the tag “kingdom”

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."- Matthew 6:33   In a world that often prioritizes comfort and instant gratification over sacrifice and facing adversity, it can be challenging to remain obedient to God's commands. However, the Bible assures us that obedience brings rewards, not only in heaven but also here on earth. When we prior...  Read More

"And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" - Esther 4:14   Life is full of divine appointments—moments when God invites us to step into His purpose and plan. Yet, there's a sobering reality: if we hesitate or miss out on what God has for us, He may raise up someone else to fulfill His intentions. The blessings, satisfaction, and heavenly rewards that person r...  Read More

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV) - "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work."   In the kingdom of God, everyone has a unique role to play. While not everyone is called to be a pastor or a full-time minister, God can...  Read More

Proverbs 3:9 (NIV) - "Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops."   Have you ever wondered why tithing is an important aspect of our faith? Tithing goes beyond just financial contribution; it is a tangible way of expressing our trust in God. When we willingly give back a portion of what God has blessed us with, we demonstrate our reliance on His provision and acknowl...  Read More

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33   In a world that encourages instant gratification and self-centered pursuits, it can be challenging to choose sacrifice and delay our desires for the sake of God's purpose. However, let us explore the abundant blessings that await those who prioritize God's kingdom and willingly s...  Read More

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33  Over the last few days, we have been discussing a man named Mr. Yates who lived in West Texas during a not-so-great season of life. He was a man living in poverty trying to make one last-ditch effort to save his home. So he had a team drill up the land to see what was beneath. What...  Read More

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is Your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.” - 1 Chronicles 29:11If you have followed along with us the last couple of days, you know that we have been talking about enemies. You know, those people that want to oppose you and k...  Read More

“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll” (Revelation 22:7)In our final week of Revelation, we see Jesus give us another command with urgency attached to it. He says in Revelation 22:7, “Look, I am coming soon!“ We do not have time to delay. If you have read through this series and stayed with us day after day, I first want to say thank...  Read More

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”(1 Corinthians 12:27)When it comes to the church, the Bible uses three analogies: the body, branch, and bride. The body is a representation of all of us individually. We all have different collaborative, contributing elements. The church is not just a building. It is us, and it is a body. And it’s important that whatever part we...  Read More

“Now as we have many parts in one body, and all the parts do not have the same function, in the same way we who are many are one body in Christ and individually members of one another” (Romans 12:4-5).   Can you imagine what it would’ve looked like to see Jesus walking from town to town with His disciples? A fisherman, a tax collector, shepherds, and misfits—they must have been quite the crew to s...  Read More