Posts with the tag “salvation”

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. - 1 Peter 4:10    Have you ever considered the talents and abilities God has given you? Each of us is uniquely gifted, equipped with skills and passions that set us apart. But these gifts are not meant for self-promotion or personal gain; rather, they are given for a greater purpose—to glorify God and...  Read More

"Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." - Matthew 10:8    Among the major spiritual gifts, the gift of healing shines brightly as a testament to God's power and compassion. It empowers individuals to be vessels of divine healing, bringing wholeness and restoration to those who are suffering. The question becomes, how...  Read More

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." - Matthew 28:19-20   In our walk of faith, finding a balance between surrounding ourselves with fellow believers and engaging with nonbelievers is crucial. As we discussed yesterday, having strong Christian frie...  Read More

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36   Addiction is a formidable foe, a stronghold that grips the soul and enslaves the spirit. Despite countless efforts to break free from its chains, many find themselves trapped in a cycle of despair and hopelessness. But there is hope—hope found in the liberating power of God's love and grace. For those struggling with addiction, ...  Read More

“For He says, ‘In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” - 2 Corinthians 6:2  The time is NOW. We have spent the last week talking about how you have everything you need to pursue and accomplish God’s purpose and will for your life right now. We talked about how you are sitting on an...  Read More

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16  Yesterday, we discussed a concept that is contrary to the way we naturally think. When it comes to salvation, rewards, or blessings, our minds start thinking the way they do with everything else we try to obtain: we have to earn everything. To be gifted someth...  Read More

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2  Yesterday, we looked at how we can share our testimony with others. Your testimony is your account of the story of your encounters with Jesus. It’s how your life was before Jesus, and how it is now as a...  Read More

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” - Ephesians 2:8-9  Yesterday, we talked about being consistent in your relationship with the Lord every day. As believers or followers of Jesus Christ, it is our responsibility to show up every day for Christ. We should be growing in our personal...  Read More

“For God says, ‘At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.’ Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day of salvation.” - 2 Corinthians 6:2  If you are here right now, reading this devotion, I want you to know that there is no coincidence. You are EXACTLY where you need to be because today is the day. You say, “Pastor, today is the day for what?”  Today is the...  Read More

“This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keeps his commands and remain faithful to Jesus. Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’” (Revelation 14:12-13)Yesterday, we talked about sharing your story and sharing the gospel. And what is the gospel, exactly? Gospel means good news. We want to share the good...  Read More

“Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth— to every nation, tribe, language, and people.” (Revelation 14:6)Do you share the gospel with others? If not, why? Are you afraid? Are you worried about things getting “awkward?” Or maybe you don’t want to make someone mad, or uncomfortable. These are answers many believers have as ...  Read More

“The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.” - Revelation 9:20-21 The last couple verses of Revelation 9 tells us ...  Read More

“They called out in a loud voice, ‘How long Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?’ Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters, were killed just as they had been.” - Revelation 5:10-11 It is NEVER too late for you to find J...  Read More

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel [God with us]” (Isaiah 7:14). One of the most baffling concepts in scripture is the mystery of the Trinity. The word Trinity is never actually used in the Word, but there’s evidence all throughout the Bible that points to God as a tribunal God—the Father, the Son, ...  Read More