And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him'“ (Luke 11:5-6). You have no provision, but you have … Continue reading The Late Hour Request

Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”Matthew 19:16 How desirous are you of living a spiritual life? Do you covet it enough to trade something of immense value for it? What wise person will not sacrifice everything to gain what they genuinely … Continue reading Desperate for the Kingdom?

Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there.—1 Kings 19:3 The deadliest blow is that which you did not see coming. It has the power of surprise and lands with a lethal force that spins a million stars in the eyes. I did not see it coming … Continue reading Whacked from the Blindside

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free—John 8:32.  “What is truth?” Pilate once asked (John 18a:38).  Whether sarcastically or out of ignorance, the Governor of Palestine asked Jesus as He stood trial before him. He struggled with what to do with Jesus. The accusations the Jewish leaders brought against Jesus … Continue reading What Is Truth?

“Alas, Sovereign LORD, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver them into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us… the Canaanites and other people of the country will surround us and wipe our name from the earth” (Joshua 7:7-9). Has God told you to shut up before? Has He … Continue reading Questions To Ask Before…

For before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision – Galatians 2:12. Is it possible to stand up with steadfast determination for what we believe without changing our behavior according to our environment? As opinion leaders, wherever … Continue reading Spiritual Hypocrisy

His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” - Job 2:9 Satan knows when we are most vulnerable. He sneaks in and moves for a kill with the aid of our closest ally. For Job, Satan employed his wife to deal him with a fatal blow to his God-affirmed … Continue reading Frustrated And Tired?

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Hebrews 12:11). Throughout the Bible, those who lacked self-discipline failed miserably at critical times in their lives. But those who had it became prominent men and women of faith. … Continue reading Discipline

Resist It But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way – Daniel 1:8. The heart’s desire of a true child of God must be to fear defiling the holiness of God. We make resolutions but cannot follow … Continue reading To Defeat Temptation