“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Corinthians 2:9). His very conversion to Christianity was literally birthed out of grace; he was mightily used…
In part one of this article, we talked about some points regarding the Victor’s crown of thorns that was fixed on Jesus’ head on his way to Calvary. We said that there are two types of crowns mentioned in the NT, στέφανος [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat”…
John 19:5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate said unto them, Behold the man! A wise man once said to me; Life is not hard only if you know the right buttons to press. Yep! And he was right – If you knew the right buttons…
Mar 14:54 KJVLite And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. Peter followed afar off even into Herod’s place. And when he was cold, he warmed himself beside the fire of the servants of Herod. When Christ…
I woke this morning overwhelmed with the magnitude of my mandate, the severity of my discipline and the financial budget it entails. It just dawned on me, I will have to believe God for all my desires to become a reality. It got me thinking. It sparked a fiery debate in me that consumed me…
Timothy was overwhelmed with his pastorial responsibilities at the Church of Ephesus. His faith was flicking, and his spiritual resolve was dissipating. His mentor was imprisoned at Rome and this news was trickling into Ephesus generating a stream of questions that quenched his confidence to stand for the faith. How can such great Apostle who…
Why will God lead him into a quest that will lead him to such disappointments? God knew that his pursuit will end up in emotional bankruptcy, yet He urged him to go on anyway.
God is still at work to correct your mistakes and make you into His vessel of purpose. You will just have to yield yourself to the master potter and see your life take shape into God’s purpose.
Isa 3:10 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. The Prophet is instructed by the Lord to admonish the righteous in his adversity or turmoil. It seems that his righteousness had not exempted him from contrary circumstances. His commitment to…
The gospel message is love at all cost. It is taking up your cross and crucifying every self-reputation, agenda, ambition and embracing the counsel of the Lord.