Romans 6:11 – Be ALIVE TO GOD, alert to Him, through Jesus Christ our Lord!
What is it that moves God? We are all trusting God in some area or another. But what, from our side, moves God? If we could understand this then I believe we could understand and take advantage of what God has for us. The Bible indicates that there are things that move God. Things that cause Him…
Negativity is the rot that can undermine your faith. It is so easy to become negative. It almost seems as if we humans have a natural propensity towards doubt and negativity. Have you ever met someone who has a tone of negativity? They may not say anything bad, but you just know that they put…
I recently was on holiday in a small cottage close to the sea. For days the weather was fantastic and we enjoyed walks on the beach and time outdoors. But on the one night as we watched the weather forecast, the weatherman advised that a severe cold front would be passing and we could expect…
My father was a Pastor and when I was a young boy I remember him preaching and I remember him saying: ‘How much faith does it take to live your Christian life?’ I was always challenged by this challenge. Have you ever thought about it? Look what the Bible says: Hebrews 11:6 ‘Without faith it…
Often times we think that we must figure our own way out of any trouble we may be facing. There is an alternative. You can call upon God. Psalm 50:14 call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. Notice what it says ‘IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE’…
This is what we need to do. If we become distracted by difficulties, obstacles, hopelessness and despair, it will rob us of our hope. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down…
Hopelessness and despair can keep us from believing God. Psalm 88:3-4 for my life is full of troubles, and death draws near. They say my life is ebbing out—a hopeless case. Psalm 130:1 O Lord, from the depths of despair I cry for your help: “Hear me! Answer! Help me!” Don’t let go of your…
There are many things that can undermine or leave our faith or trust in God weak and fragile. One of these things is when we experience difficulties, persecution or challenges and trials. The nation of Israel had been exposed to many difficulties as they were kept in bondage in Egypt. James 1:2-4 Dear brothers, is…
One of the greatest stories in the Bible is the one of how the Israelites were delivered from Egypt. The entire nation of Israel was enslaved. Yet they had expected God to come through and save them. Moses, their deliverer had been born, but he had run away into the desert. As a result the…
According to Hebrews 11:33 the Old Testament saints who were blessed by God, obtained their blessings BY FAITH! It says that “THROUGH FAITH … THEY OBTAINED PROMISES”. It is wrong to say, “If God has promised it to me, then why has He not kept His promise?” God always keeps His promises when we BELIEVE…