Sunscreen! Sunglasses! Umbrellas! Safety glasses! Armor! Bullet-proof vests! What do these have in common? They all provide a protective shield against something. Protection from the elements. Protection from flying objects. Protection from life-threatening forces. Life presents many situations where some type of protection … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 9 of 11)
Faith
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 8 of 11)
What God gives is always good. That is because God is good. His gifts are in character with His essence of holiness and righteousness. Though we come to Him and submit to Him in humility and meekness, we are met by His willingness to empower our … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 8 of 11)
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
Has it struck you how often Paul prayed for the strengthening of others? It seems we often need to be reminded to look beyond ourselves; beyond our own abilities and beyond our own strength. And to have others praying for God’s power to work in, for, and through us ought to be a great boost to our … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 7 of 11)
POWER PASSAGES! (Part 4 of 11)
There are physical powers, emotional powers, intellectual powers, etc., that God has created the capacity within us to experience. And the combination of our connection to God and our unity within the Body of Christ all serves to enhance that power in great ways. It’s like the … [Read more...] about POWER PASSAGES! (Part 4 of 11)
OUR DESIRE!
As Paul reminded Christians at Corinth of God having led the nation of Israel safely through the sea and of His faithful provision as Moses led them through the wilderness, he also noted the unfortunate lack of trust of many and their desire for evil. (1 Corinthians 10:1-6) Paul then urged his readers not to be like … [Read more...] about OUR DESIRE!
