Those who contend earnestly for the faith do not turn God’s grace into license of immorality, submit to God’s authority, wary of people serving themselves and seeking personal advantage, remember that scoffers cause divisions, build their holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, and minister to doubters, deceived and corrupted for His glory. Contend Earnestly for…
“When God comes down, He removes the immovable difficulties. When God comes down, the impossible becomes reality. God moves on behalf of the one who waits.” Understanding God’s power affects how you view and respond to need in peoples’ lives. It affects your character and ability to see God answer prayer. Eliphaz asked if a…
People try various strategies in dealing with their extreme pain. These include over-eating, smoking, alcohol, drugs, sex, busyness, television, social media, and accomplishments. Israel experienced severe pain when Babylon conquered and removed them from Jerusalem, the place where God dwelt. God shared an alternative strategy in dealing with extreme pain. We wept by the…
You discovered the key to happiness as moment-by-moment trust, security, protection and satisfaction in God (Ps. 91). Martin Seligman, one of the founders of positive psychology, has written in his new book, Flourish, that the goal of well-being has five elements: Positive emotion (of which happiness and life satisfaction are all aspects) Engagement Relationships Meaning…
People either hate or love God. He opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. The proud or self-willed person hates God and responds to life situations with fear because of losing control. The humble or submissive person loves God and responds to life situations with praise because He is King. Those with personal…