…be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]… – Hebrews 13:5, Amplified Bible When preachers preach on Hebrews 13:5, they usually focus on being content with the material possessions and circumstances that God has given us. Of course, Hebrews 13:5 absolutely teaches us this lesson, but it also teaches us another lesson… Continue reading Be content with how God made you.
Category: Power for Living
In your next shootout with Satan, make sure you have the right kind of bullets.
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. – Jude 1:9, KJV Have you ever watched an old Western movie where the hero of the movie faces the villain in a good old-fashioned,… Continue reading In your next shootout with Satan, make sure you have the right kind of bullets.
God doesn’t care how strong you are in your faith, there could come a time when you doubt Him.
And when they saw Him, they fell down and worshiped Him; but some doubted. – Matthew 28:17, Amplified Bible Evangelist Ron Comfort founded Ambassador Baptist College in 1989. Early in the college’s ministry, a gentleman named Ken Love, now in Heaven with The Lord, served alongside Dr. Comfort. A former missionary to Brazil and father… Continue reading God doesn’t care how strong you are in your faith, there could come a time when you doubt Him.
Every now and then, God likes to surprise you with a little unexpected generosity.
Now to Him Who…is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams] – Ephesians 3:20, Amplified Bible Youth Pastor Jonas owned a 1999 Ford Ranger, King Cab pickup truck. The truck served him… Continue reading Every now and then, God likes to surprise you with a little unexpected generosity.
When you are coming down from the mountaintop, be ready for a fight.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities… – 2 Corinthians 12:10, King James Version (KJV) My friend Mike recently became an ordained minister. Within days, the joy of this milestone was overcome by fear and struggle. With no warning, Mike began suffering from high blood pressure and chest pains, causing his doctor to put him on… Continue reading When you are coming down from the mountaintop, be ready for a fight.
I’ll bet you didn’t know that love is the key to great decision making.
And this I pray: that your love may abound… So that you may surely learn to sense what is vital… and of real value… – Philippians 1:9-10, Amplified Bible (AMP) To make good decisions, we need discernment. “Discernment” is defined by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as “the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure.” The word “obscure” means: 1 : shrouded in… Continue reading I’ll bet you didn’t know that love is the key to great decision making.
God is offended by your lack of trust.
The Lord of hosts—regard Him as holy and honor His holy name [by regarding Him as your only hope of safety], and let Him be your fear and let Him be your dread [lest you offend Him by your fear of man and distrust of Him]. – Isaiah 8:13, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Lord repeatedly… Continue reading God is offended by your lack of trust.
Is it well with your soul?
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you… Continue reading Is it well with your soul?
Don’t lose heart, and don’t lose your confidence in God.
35 Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. 36 For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. – Hebrews 10:35-36, Amplified Bible (AMP)… Continue reading Don’t lose heart, and don’t lose your confidence in God.
Oh, how soon we forget.
The people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? – Exodus 15:24, AMP. For three days after God miraculously rescued them by parting the Red Sea, the children of Israel traveled in the wilderness of Shur. By the end of the third day, they were tired and thirsty, and their water supply was all… Continue reading Oh, how soon we forget.