Prayer for the Saints

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Devotionals

This morning we will be looking at the first of two Spirit-filled prayers that Paul prays for the saints at Ephesus (Ephesians 1:15-20). These prayers, like all the prayers in the bible, can be used to help us in our prayer lives. In fact, I would say that one reason...

Edification, not entertainment

by | Nov 18, 2024 | Contemporary Christianity

1 Corinthians 14.12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Why does God bless His children with a variety of gifts and talents? These gifts are to be used to edify, or build up the rest of...

Miracles and faith

by | Nov 15, 2024 | Devotionals

Gal 3.2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of (with) faith? 3.5 So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?When...

Victory in Jesus

by | Nov 11, 2024 | Devotionals

1 Cor 15.57,58 But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. We...

The purposes of God

by | Nov 10, 2024 | Devotionals

Ezekiel 14.23 and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD. God was explaining to Ezekiel that the horrific judgments that were happening in the land were not done rashly, or for no reason. Both the land and the...