“And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore, so that Solomon’s wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt” (1 Kings 4:29-30). “And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us […]
Breaking Barriers
GOD IS GIVER (6)
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-29 NKJV). […]
GOD IS A GIVER (3)
The call to generosity stems from God’s heart to reach out to us. God gave Jesus to us so that he may make us givers after his kind. God’s generosity is not meant to stop with us but extend through us to others. As Paul says, we are created for his good works. “For we […]
GOD IS A GIVER (1)
In Acts 17:25 we read that God is not “served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.” God is portrayed here as a consummate giver; the God who generously gives “life, breath and everything” to all his creatures. There is a misconception […]
GOD REWARDS LOYALTY AND STEADFASTNESS
Rewards are a motivator. Interestingly, God is a rewarder of his children who show loyalty to him. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV). […]
HOLDING FAST TO GOD
Israel’s journey in the wilderness was not just a tale of murmurings and complaints, Moses took time to commend Israel for her steadfastness in the wilderness. He said to them, “But you who held fast to the Lord your God are alive today, every one of you.” (Deuteronomy 4:4 NKJV). In life, many things try […]
