Posts made in February, 2023

Strength Comes Out Of Weakness “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10, NKJV A paradox is a statement that apparently contradicts itself and yet might be true at the same time. Our paradox in this verse is the statement that says, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Paul uses this paradox...

Growing Up In Christ “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18, NKJV Spiritual growth is a process that does not happen overnight. Our scripture for today encourages us with the words; “but grow”. Spiritual growth is both a choice and a journey. It is a choice that we make to grow in our spiritual qualities and a journey that begins at the...

The Lost Commandment “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment…” Ephesians 6:1-2, NKJV Is this the lost and forgotten commandment? It is as though the children of America have forgotten this commandment; “Honor your father and mother”. More and more in America we are seeing children disrespect their parents, even in public, to the point of...

Obedience Brings Blessings “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 28:2, NKJV The Bible has many stories of men and women who were blessed by God because of their obedience to God. Ten lepers came to Christ, and He said, “Go and show yourselves to the priest.” They might have said, “What good is that going to do us? It was the priest that sent us away...

Trust Is Not Part Time “Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:8, NKJV Some people can only trust God when they see all is easy and clear before them, but not when things are difficult and maybe not so clear. They will trust when there is no opposition, no persecution but when there is just clear easy sailing. Well, that is walking by sight, and not by faith. We are to...