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...
by ray | Nov 29, 2010 | NT, Romans, Sermons
The third type of groaning is the Spirit groaning on our behalf in intercessory prayer. It’s very encouraging to know that while many times, we don’t know what to do. We don’t know what God’s will is in many specific instances of our lives. But the Spirit knows...
