Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

For His Name’s Sake (Page 173)

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The Elements in a Christian Life

LUKE 10:2, 27, 33-34, 38-42-2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with…

Salvation Is Not All About Us

PSALM 106:8 – Yet He saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make known his mighty power.” Often in the Christian life, we need a work of “spiritual calibration.” What I mean is the reminder that the Bible begins with “In the beginning God”, not “In the beginning man” (Genesis 1:1) pointing us to remember everything is all about Him.…

The Love of God In His Commands

PSALM 105:4 – Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” Isn’t it interesting, and even thrilling to the soul, to ponder God’s command in His Word to seek Him? How loving it is of God to direct us to obey His commands knowing that in doing so we find all we need for life – strength, purpose, satisfaction, and…

What God Says and Purposes Will Be Done

ISAIAH 46:8-11 – Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors, remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all…

The God Who is Always At Work

ISAIAH 45:5 – I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me.” Today’s theme does not always feel like it is happening in our lives. What Christian who yearns for spiritual growth and maturity in Christ has not wondered whether God is really working in their lives…