Rewards are a good thing. Rewards are a positive thing. Nowhere in the bible or in life, in general, could the word “reward” be used and those who hear that word equate it with something negative. If that’s the case, then why are so many Christians not experiencing rewards or good things in life?
Sin, in and of itself will never cause our God to turn His back on us, His children. In our relationships, most of us have lines that we won’t allow others to cross. Those lines are what we call “deal breakers” and in most instances, relationships are changed forever when these lines are crossed.
For instance, in an employee / employer relationship, if the employer asked an employee to look the other way while he steals money from the company, many employees would consider this a deal-breaker. The employer’s actions may leave the employee with no option other than to break all ties with the company and look for employment elsewhere.
Fishing all day long is our main job. Not fishing for fish, but fishing for men. In calling His first disciples in Mark 1:17 Jesus said, “Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men”.
Stranded alone on an island paints an immediate picture of a castaway. An emaciated soul. One who is destitute and desperately trying to survive long enough to be rescued.
What must I do to be saved? It’s a simple question. It’s the question the jailer asked Paul and Silas in the Book of Acts 16:30.
Jesus is the reason for the season is a popular holiday saying related to Christmas. I agree with the saying. But I believe that Jesus is the reason for every season.
Driving while black is a well known phrase within the black community. For those who aren’t in the know, the phrase was coined by black people and refers to when we are pulled over by the police for no apparent reason other than being black.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen…Hebrews 11:1
Our God is a God of the present. He doesn’t operate in the past, nor does He operate in the future. Everything with God is now. He is the great I AM (Exodus 3:14). NOW faith is….
DISCIPLE, noun [Latin , to learn.]
1. A learner; a scholar; one who receives or professes to receive instruction from another; as the disciples of Plato.
2. A follower; an adherent to the doctrines of another. Hence the constant attendants of Christ were called his disciples; and hence all Christians are called his disciples, as they profess to learn and receive his doctrines and precepts. (Noah Webster 1812 Dictionary of English Language).
COVID-19 is a fact of life around the world as of this writing. However, God’s Word is the truth. We have a right to stand on the truth of God’s Word with the expectation of the Word of God becoming flesh (reality) in our lives. Yes, even in the face of a pandemic.