Devotions

SETTING EXAMPLES Examples are easier ways to teach someone. We all love examples because they become motivational points. The concern is that we do not have many examples to follow as far as our faith is concerned.  The apostle Paul in Philippians 4: 9 comes out in the open to invite his audience to take…

Forgiveness Introduction: Forgiveness is everyone’s need in this world, forgiveness has two dimensions, vertical and horizontal. I want to tell you WHY forgiveness is everyone’s need and what is the meaning of vertical and horizontal forgiveness? Why is forgiveness everyone’s need in the world? Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:4-5 according to these verses everyone is a…

Humility is perceived as the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. This perception is sometimes misleading and therefore, it is important that we ask the question, what does the phrase “having a low view of one’s importance” really mean? That phrase suggests laying one’s preferences aside for the sake of…

What does it mean to be filled with Joy? In Psalm 9:2, David says that he “will be filled with joy because of you [God].” Again, in Psalm 43:4 it says, “Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight.” In Psalm 70:4 David says, “But may all…

Faith Introduction: Faith has two definitions – worldly definition which says unless and until you don’t see with your eyes and hear with your ears don’t believe. But Biblical definition is totally opposite of worldly definition of faith, Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”…

SACRIFICE A sacrifice is anything that is consecrated and offered to God by mankind. Sacrifice opens up our hearts to God. As sacrifice expresses our Spiritual maturity in God, sacrifice draws us close to God, and sacrifice expresses our trust and Faith in God Therefore, Sacrifice is meant to cost me something. In the Old…

SACRIFICE ROMANS 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers in the view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you…

God is Patient with Us 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. My Mother recently had the privilege of attending her 70 year old sister’s baptism. Her sister knew…

Patience in the Midst of Affliction Patience is the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining. Affliction has to do with the pain and suffering that comes with it. James 5:11 says, Behold we count them happy which endure. Yes, have heard of the patience of Job and have…

Cultivating Humility Between Genesis and Revelation, humility is mentioned around 100 times. As Christian leaders we know humility is an important part in our daily walk with the Lord. What is humility and how can we cultivate it in our daily lives? According to the KJV dictionary, humility is: “…freedom from pride and arrogance; humbleness…