By Elizabeth Prata Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. (1 Corinthians 14:20) In the verse above, Paul is admonishing the Corinthians for over-valuing tongues (glossolalia). The church was entranced by the ‘show’ of tongues and interpretation of tongues. They had become unduly entranced by… Continue reading Be children in mischief, adults in righteousness
Category: Devotionals
Trust God with your business plans
Good day beautiful people I hope that this blog post meets you well, and I hope your loved ones are in good health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. To my frequent readers thank you once again for returning back to my platform and for those who are visiting for the first time you are welcome… Continue reading Trust God with your business plans
Our Spirit Prepares for the Lord’s Return
The previous post emphasizes our human spirit in our preparation for the Lord’s return. Many New Testament verses speak of our doing things in spirit. Examples:• Romans 8:15, “you have received a spirit of sonship in which we cry, Abba, Father!”• Galatians 5:16, 25, “live by the Spirit,” “walk by the Spirit.”• Ephesians 2:22, “you also are being built together… Continue reading Our Spirit Prepares for the Lord’s Return
Two Key Descriptors of a Christ-Follower
One of the more profound texts in the New Testament is found in 1 Corinthians 6:11 – “And such were some of you…” Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the… Continue reading Two Key Descriptors of a Christ-Follower
Our Guarantee
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:13-14 There are a… Continue reading Our Guarantee
Love and Good Works
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds!” Thanks to my friend Carrie Arii for this thoughtful Valentine devotional. Today we will celebrate a holiday that started in the 1400s, and though love was the theme of the day, there are many stories of how it came to be. It’s… Continue reading Love and Good Works
I Come Quickly. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:5 completes the description of New Jerusalem and the blessings in it. Then this divine record continues to the Lord’s words in 22:7, “And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this scroll.” The Lord says twice more “I come quickly” (v. 12, 20). We must… Continue reading I Come Quickly. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Answers to Succeed
Yesterday we discussed Joseph’s time in Egypt, leading up to his time in prison. We considered how God caused him to prosper and find favour even with the prison guard. Later in chapter 41, Joseph’s gift of dream interpretation was called into action. Two other inmates dreamed about their future with Pharaoh and Joseph accurately… Continue reading Answers to Succeed
Urgency To Share The Gospel With Others – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Urgency to Share The Gospel With Others No one besides God knows when Christ will return and the end will come. But I am one of many who believe that we are clearly living in the end times. Many of the signs described in the Bible are happening or have already happened. And it is… Continue reading Urgency To Share The Gospel With Others – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Does God see my loneliness?
She probably didn’t feel pretty. She was rejected, humiliated and perhaps manipulated. Her name is Hagar. Her sad story is recounted in Genesis 21: She and Abraham conceived a son. Sadly, because of Sarah’s (Abraham’s wife) insistence, Hagar and baby son were rejected and sent off to wandered in the desert of Beersheba. (Summary paraphrased from Genesis… Continue reading Does God see my loneliness?