Two forms of patience reside in the believer–human and spiritual. The spiritual patience residing in every believer is the power of the God Himself! If that is so, then as long as you are in right relationship with God, the spirit of patience will control you. The question is not whether or not patience is…
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Focus on Christ Are you all in? Would you do anything to serve Christ in a…
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials… James 1:2 Focus on Christ How can you rejoice when trials come? It seems impossible to rejoice when a tragedy, health problem, spiritual attack, or other difficulty comes. How do you face an important character-building trial in faith? There is a prerequisite to…
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 …knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:3 Focus on Christ Why would anyone desire patience? Why would patience be worth many trials? What is the value of patience? These are…
Christmas is quickly approaching. If you need a gift idea for loved ones, consider Gifts from God by Alison Veazey and Kerry Skinner. Gifts from God is beautifully bound and in a classy imitation leather cover. A place is provided on each page for writing your own journal notes. This devotional depicts the authors’ personal walks…
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word. Jeremiah 1:12 Focus on Christ Who or what can you count on in your life? Sometimes people we thought we could count on simply do not follow through with what we were depending on them to do.…
Careful on making that decision! Maybe you need to think that through a little more! Are you really sure that is right? Ever heard this from a friend or family member? They probably had your best interest at heart and just wanted you to make sure of your decision. Simple Choices? There was a time…
18Edwin Orr, one of our greatest authorities on the subject of revival, reported having seen two churches in a town in America both advertising revival meetings. One displayed a board saying, “Revival here every Monday night,” while the other promised: “Revival here every night except Monday!” If nothing else, that reminds us how loosely the…
People in the churches of our day seem to be at a crossroads. Many truly desire God’s presence and activity and are praying for a great touch from God, while others seem somewhat afraid to release their lives to God. When God does His mighty work in the midst of His people, His people must…
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying…Therefore prepare yourself and arise, and speak to them all that I command you. Jeremiah 1:4, 17 Focus on Christ Has God ever revealed something in His Word that you didn’t want to do? When He does, then preparation for the task ahead is the next…