Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit is possibly more important and more powerful than manifesting gifts of the Spirit. If someone encounters the character of Jesus through me, that may be more influential than encountering His works, especially if I present His work without presenting His character. I have met people who could prophesy and heal the sick who were […]
“Who then is a faithful and sensible slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time? That slave whose master finds him working when he comes will be rewarded. I assure you: He will put him in charge of all his possessions.”(Matthew 24:45-47 HCSB ©®) Moreover, dear friends, do not […]
All believers are called to a life of prayer. That is not saying that everyone is called to a ministry of prayer – though some are. A person whose spiritual gift is faith, prophet, intercession, or knowledge could find great work they may be able to accomplish in prayer. Without regard for what your gift and work are, your communication […]
When I first met a certain friend, I was sitting in a public place talking with some people about some spiritual things that I don’t currently remember. Another friend brought him to the table and introduced us. He said to me, “I hear that you allow people to speak in tongues in your home meetings.” He wanted to know if […]
Lord Jesus, You are our Savior! Show us how to share the good news of Your Salvation in words that You use to open the hearts and minds of the lost to surrender to You as a Savior. You are also our King, Lord Jesus. Show us how to share the good news of Your Kingdom in power that reveals […]
So the king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up, and when they had left they talked with each other and said, “This man is doing nothing that deserves death or chains.” Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”(Acts 26:30-32 HCSB ©®) I have become convinced […]
The greatest revelation of the identity and purpose of Yahweh yet shown to humanity is not found in proper theology or proper exegesis of Scripture or properly memorized catechism. It is the development of your relationship with the One Who spoke in the beginning. When you begin to learn Who He is, it begins to be unlocked to you who […]
On a clipper ship, the various ropes did various things, based on the various things the wind might be doing at the time. “Learning the ropes” was the process of learning how things worked so a sailor could know how to work. A caterpillar is not trained regarding its life and work as a butterfly. Some of the work of […]
I have seen many certifications from underwriters, and diplomas from universities, and licenses to do things ranging from driving to preaching. Most were signed by important leaders in the organization that issued the documents. My license to drive is signed by the governor. I believe that it is rare that the person signing the document knows the person endorsed by […]
When someone lies to you or about you to others, when someone promises help and then refuses to offer it when the moment is critical and ruin is the result, when someone believes a wrong suspicion or a false testimony about you, the injury can be very painful. Some wounds never stop hurting. Several voices in the Book instruct us […]