Being Divisive for Christ! If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 1 Peter 4:14. I must remember that Jesus Christ is not only a great tension reliever, but also tension bringer. If I expect Him to relieve all my […]

The Bible is a Fire and a Hammer! Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold, and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Psalms 119:127-128. I must understand that the Bible is not only my source of comfort, but also my source of bruising due […]

The Blueprint of Life! Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As far as possible, I must live the blueprint of life. Jesus Christ lives that kind of life. The Son […]

Overcoming the World! No weapon formed against you shall prosper. And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord. Isaiah 54:17. I am reminded, Lord, that Your Word has much to say about […]

Temptation of the Emotions For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Cor. 10:3-4. The final test of Jesus Christ commitment to his fathers […]

Mental Temptation! For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 The third way […]

The Ego Under Temptation! But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rev. 12:11 Once Jesus had publicly determined to do His father’s will, Satan was after Him relentlessly. The deceiver failed […]

The Heart of Temptation Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 I have learned through the 53 years of following the Lord Jesus that Satan’s aim in tempting me is destroy my will to follow God. That is clearly revealed […]

The Problem of Rights! We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20. Jesus Christ is calling men and women today as he did 2000 years ago. He issued three kinds of calls: the general call, the […]

The Atmosphere of Unbelief! But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me. My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the Lord. (Palms 26:11-12). I must be aware of the negative power of unbelief and evermore common of the negative power […]