Psalms 5: Warrior King or Loving Father?
By looking at the big picture Scripture presents, we can see one clear image of God our Father. He is both The Great King and loving Father.
By looking at the big picture Scripture presents, we can see one clear image of God our Father. He is both The Great King and loving Father.
As Great King our God demands nothing take his place of supreme importance in our lives. He tolerates no rivals.
Jesus’ main goal was to reveal the Kingdom of God, but due of who he is, he couldn’t help but demonstrate his power and compassion to heal.
One! One God, One flesh, One way, One body, One Day – perfection to rebellion culminating in restoration; God’s way.
We are to be like the One we follow: to take all God has given us and share that with others every day of the week, wherever life takes us.
In the heart of the storm, if we look to Jesus and not the trials, we will have peace regardless of the outcome.
Why does God use the imperfect in his perfect plan? Because there’s no one else. God turns the imperfect into his perfect masterpiece.
From prison to palace God strengthened and sustained Joseph. And through his life’s journey Joseph learned the power of forgiveness.
Wherever we go we are never alone. God is always with us. In his darkest hour, God was with Joseph and remained sovereign.
If God is all loving, why do we have to wait in times of trial and suffering? Why does He ignore our cry, “How long will you forget me?”
Prayer is faith in action, believing all things are possible in God. So, don’t just stand there, pray something!
Paul challenges us to press on, endure and hope for the harvest in Christ, who gives us the strength to keep going despite the storm.
Our proximity to God determines the ease with which we communicate—with words an actions—the greatness and capacity of our God to the world.
The flip side of Christ’s gift of salvation and living “in Him” is persecution. What do we do when it becomes our reality?
What is the victory of the cross? The penalty is paid, forgiveness is forged and condemnation is cancelled. We have have no power over the sin in our life. Only through the power of the Spirit do we have victory Romans 5:8 – Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ 12 Therefore, just as sin entered the…
Faith comes at a great cost, it comes that the expense of being willing to get out of the boat. Jesus leads us along the road less travelled.
As we do life and navigate these times we can take heart in the term Rock of Ages reflecting God’s nature: unmovable, strong, sentry, secure.
Knowing God changes our lives, but how we live reveals how we perceive God; it shows if we really believe he is the Great King, the Only God.
Sometimes we read over a familiar Scripture, missing the intent, fullness, power and authority of the Word of God.
David Miers shares his experiences of visiting the persecuted church in Egypt and challenged us to consider the simplicity of Christianity.
Under Christ’s authority, love is demonstrated by every member of the family. This mutual respect flows into our everyday working life.
How do we take worship on Sunday and turn it into being Jesus every day, in our own lane? Like Jonathan, we pick up our rock and climb the mountain in front of us.
Let’s bring our focus onto what happened when humanity and Divinity joined eternally in a stable so that we could all live forevermore… Because of Christmas Day.
No matter what, with God’s constant presence, protection and provision, like Joshua we can take up the challenge to be strong and courageous.
God challenges us to get out of the box of our limited understanding and step into real relationship with him: abiding in Him.
Each believer can contribute what God has called us to do and be. By not participating we not only rob the Body of Christ, we rob ourselves.
Freedom in Christ gives us choice. We can prioritise our own rights or put them aside and follow the selfless example of Christ.
Satan’s lies create strongholds in our lives that can only be demolished by the power of God’s Word. We need to learn to Flip it
Knowing God is well pleased with us, from the oneness and identity we have in God through Jesus we can pray with power.
Balance the tension of giving to the world that asks so much with receiving from God who gives all that we need.
Paul weaves the word Stand throughout his passage on God’s armour. What does this look like and how do we do it?
Two more precepts Children of God need to understand: first natural, then spiritual and appointed & anointed.
Asaph struggled with injustice, but as he worked through his feelings with God he transitioned his perspective to God’s goodness.
Jesus said He is The Vine and we are to remain in His love, keeping His commands, displaying His glory, so that His joy becomes our joy.
In the battle, the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—cuts through the barriers that divide in order to bring unity
We can be confident in is the promises of God that His salvation is not just for a privileged few, it is for the multitudes.
Only when the Holy Spirit opens our eyes, is our heart opened ready to receive God’s truth and light freeing us from ignorance and blindness.
Despite living amidst uncertainty, we have renewal and security in Christ.
Jesus called me by name, inviting me to turn from the desolation of empty tomb, to Him: the life-giving air I breathe.
A mother’s heart holds many sorrows and joys. God sees us and honours us, brings restoration and calls us favoured and blessed.
When we are caught in the uncertainty moving from then to there, we can plant our feet in the knowledge of how to travel the path.
Because of the gift of Christ on the cross we are called into freedom and a hope of power and victory through restored relationship.
Good Friday, the day we give thanks that Jesus not only died for us, but he died instead of us taking the penalty of our sin.
The Shield of Faith is more than a defensive weapon, it covers us as we, not only advance into enemy territory, but go about our daily lives.
In Psalm 40 David acknowledges that God is greater than his despair and trials. We too can choose to trust God to be greater than our trials.
Whilst Paul reminds us that we are free to forget our past, Moses challenges us to remember what the Lord has done for us.
God’s response to our interruption of the ‘stink’, of human reasoning in the face of His power is, “Did I not tell you that if you believe…”
Part 2 of Spiritual Warfare: Defence, we look at how God’s armour is perfect for deflecting Satan’s tactics of suffering and pride.
Shifting from thinking “if only” to “Even Now”. Martha shows the depth of her relationship and belief in Jesus, the Messiah.
We are not left stranded or without hope. We have been equipped with strategies of defence against Satan’s attack.
To make plans is not wrong if we trust in the Sovereignty of God. James teaches us to live for the Lord and trust Him for tomorrow.
The Church is built on the sacrifice of those who have gone before us: The Foundational Stones stained with the blood of Jesus.
The key to being at peace with God, others and ourselves is choosing to relinquish our friendship with the world and submit ourselves to God.
There are two kinds of wisdom: “man-made wisdom” which comes from the world, and “heavenly wisdom” which comes from God.
Our induction into God’s family, is like “basic training”. We are prepared for battle and better equipped for the war.
Words have power to direct, destroy and delight. Who
Is in control of your tongue? You or Christ?
Jesus’ baptism, temptation and ministry reveal an outrageously life-saving cure for the deadliest virus at all.
Whilst we are not saved by works, entering into saving faith will bring about dynamic and irrevocable changes in what we do and how we think.
James instructs his listeners to imitate the fairness, grace and love of God in order to demonstrate the Father’s lack of favouritism.
In the continuing story of the blind man we are challenged to open our spiritual eyes to see the loftiness and holiness of Jesus and how worthy He is to be praised.
Religion is a word many Christians don’t like to use. But when we understand what it means, it shouldn’t be that scary.
Why is war still raging? Why is Satan still around? Why are we involved? And what’s Spiritual Warfare got to do with us?
Don’t be deceived in regards to Christian maturity. We have a responsibility to the Word: abide, accept and act.
When tempted by Satan, James challenges us to remember our rebirth and and new identity cling to the goodness of God.
Suffering and sin were joined in Jewish thought. Jesus joins the work of divinity working through human suffering so we can see what He sees.
On a day we remember and give thanks for those who died for our freedom, Garth reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice for our eternal freedom.
Our Lord is a God of exchange; He takes out shabby coats, and in return, gives us His coat of righteousness.
Encouraging believers to persevere under trials was so important to James he repeats it in the opening of his letter. Its his action replay.
When Jesus gives a challenge, instead of asking the cost, we need to follow the formula: inadequacy+Jesus=surplus.
Unity is our only hope if we want to succeed. We need to pull together or get out of the boat.
Garth unpacks the first half of chapter 1 in James, we are to face trials to become mature Christians
James encourages his readers to strive to maturity by persevering through trials and hardships.
In the first chapter of John we find the exciting invitation to come and see the truth we have been seeking.