…So he got up and went… – Acts 8:27 The book of Acts chronicles the explosive growth of the early church. During this time, souls were being saved en masse as God manifested His power. But, one day, God pulled Phillip aside, telling him to leave his fellow apostles – and the tremendous work they… Continue reading Do you know the value of one soul?
Category: Influence
Don’t kill a relationship on a whim.
…He was wounded for our transgressions… – Isaiah 53:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) What do we do when someone lies to us, cheats us, or wrongs us in some way? Our natural tendency is to fight back, to defend our honor, and to vindicate ourselves. In addition, we desire to break all ties with that scoundrel… Continue reading Don’t kill a relationship on a whim.
God didn’t make everyone to meditate in the same way.
…you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may…make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success…- Joshua 1:8, Amplified Bible, AMP According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary,* the word “meditation” has the following meanings: to engage in contemplation or reflection to engage in mental exercise (as concentration on one’s… Continue reading God didn’t make everyone to meditate in the same way.
How much do you care about where you live?
Woe to those who lie upon beds of ivory and stretch themselves upon their couches…Who drink wine in bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved and sick at heart over the affliction and ruin of Joseph (Israel)! – Amos 6:4,6, Amplified Bible (AMP) How often do you pray for your country, your state,… Continue reading How much do you care about where you live?
Beware of DVTs of the soul.
But Paul did not think it best to have along with them the one who had quit and deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work. – Acts 15:38, Amplified Bible (AMP) In May 2011, 20-year old Chris Staniforth of Great Britain died from a deep vein thrombosis that… Continue reading Beware of DVTs of the soul.
Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.
Rouse yourselves and keep awake… – Revelation 3:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) It is not all that hard to become disinterested in the work God has given us. Many Christians work and work and work until they become “burned out,” so they decide to take a break from the work, never to return. Others take their… Continue reading Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.
It’s all for nought if you leave your first love.
I know your industry…But I have this [one charge to make] against you…[you have deserted Me, your first love]. – Revelation 2: 2, 4, Amplified Bible (AMP) From time to time we need to be reminded of the trappings of the church of Ephesus. In Revelation 2, God praised the church for the following, admirable… Continue reading It’s all for nought if you leave your first love.
Once there was a guy named Tom…
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31, King James Version (KJV) Once there was a guy named Tom. Tom loved football, and after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he played professionally. After a few years… Continue reading Once there was a guy named Tom…
Don’t despise the small things.
Who [with reason] despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice when they see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. [These seven] are the eyes of the Lord which run to and fro throughout the whole earth. – Zechariah 4:10, Amplified Bible (AMP) Surrounding our home are literally dozens of oak… Continue reading Don’t despise the small things.
God doesn’t want anyone to perish.
The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people’s conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance. – 2 Peter 3:9, Amplified Bible (AMP) Prior to salvation, many of us fight God. He… Continue reading God doesn’t want anyone to perish.