Letter to the church in Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13):

The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous environment Who is addressing the church? “… the holy ...

Letter to the church in Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11):

Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works:  “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are ...

Tragedy of A Busy But Mis-spent Life And Time

Luke 10:38 – end; Psalm 39:4-5 The dictionary helps us to define some of the words in our topic, let’s take a look at them. Tragedy:          an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Busy:               occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of ...

God Confirms Faith Through Tests 2

It is affirmed in Hebrew 11:6 that without faith we cannot please God. Therefore we see throughout the scriptures, God had always tested people in order to confirm that indeed they have faith in Him. Usually those who passed the tests learnt endurance (James 1:3), moved closer to God in relationship and were rewarded. What ...

The Lord

Based on my recent devotional study of Genesis chapter 13, the Holy Spirit helped me to see the LORD in the following light, as far as Abram was concerned: Song: His name shall be called WONDERFUL / 3x, Wonderful The LORD is the one: 1 ) Who helps one to make HIM (God) a priority ...

It’s Harvest Time

John 4:35-37 speaks of Jesus response to His disciples who marveled at Him after He spoke with the woman at the well. In verse 35 Jesus made them realize that we often think and say that harvest time is still in the future, but the truth is that the time of harvest is now. Go ahead, ...

To Take Over

Read: Joshua 6:1-20 The God of the bible is One who advances His own people to greatness in life. In the biblical story recorded in Joshua 6, we see the Commander of the army of the Lord (5:14) revealing some advancement (taking over) tactics to Joshua. I hereby begin by declaring to you that the ...

Regeneration

Do not marvel that I said to you, “You must be born again.” – John 3:7 The reading John 3:1-8 reveals a man who had been living in secret, wanting to have all of Jesus and at the same time all of the world. Verse 1-2 show that: He was a learned man who understood ...

The Woman in Manoah’s Life

For all the great and beloved ladies who would allow God’s words (the bible) to influence and guide your lives, here are some helpful points that the Spirit of God revealed to me in the book of Judges chapter 13 (the story of the conception of Samson). Please observe, interpret and apply same to your ...

The Fullness of Time

Our text says, “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.” Galatians 4:4 – KJV We want to thank God who made you and me the beneficiaries of the fullness of time. Glory be to His name. In order to understand ...