by ray | Nov 30, 2010 | Devotionals
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) If you find that Christianity exhausts you,...
by ray | Nov 30, 2010 | Devotionals, Holy Spirit
Do not quench the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19) We cannot prevent God from accomplishing His work in the world around us, but we can quench His Spirit in our lives. God has given us the freedom to withstand the Holy Spirit’s activity in our lives. When we ignore,...
by ray | Nov 30, 2010 | Devotionals
But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” (Luke 10:40) Martha loved Jesus dearly and would have done anything for Him. Her...
by ray | Nov 30, 2010 | Devotionals
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. (1 Thessalonians 5:2) In the Scriptures, the exhortation to prepare for the day of the Lord is usually given to God’s people, rather than to unbelievers. Christians must be...
by ray | Nov 30, 2010 | Devotionals
Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luke 6:37) There is a significant difference between judgment and discernment. God sees people’s hearts and knows their motives (Prov. 16:2). Only...
