Changed on the Inside
CHANGED ON THE INSIDE When God touches our lives things are different. I remember my own grandfather, when he became a Christian, his life changed completely. The change was actually a radical change. Perhaps you can remember when God touched your life and the changes that it brought. You see, it is very difficult to really…
Shining from the Inside
As Christians there should be something different about us. When you become a Christian, God comes to live within you. There can be nothing as dramatic as that. From that point on our lives are different. As a result we should start reflecting on the outside what is happening on the inside. We can shine…
Be Expectant
FUTURE ORIENTATED PEOPLE We have a choice! We can live in the past and be past-orientated people, or we can look to the future and be future-orientated people. It speaks of focus. We can be backward focused or forward focused. I believe that we must be forward looking people! Philippians 3:12 Not that I have…
Stepping Forward and Taking Ground
STEPPING FORWARD Stepping forward is a vital component to a fulfilled life. If you have ever been caught in a ‘no win situation’ you will discover how demoralizing it can be. We need to have vision and hope and be able to move towards it to be able to feel fulfilled. Stepping forward brings growth….
Sons of God are led by the Spirit
WE DON’T HAVE TO DO WHAT OUR SINFUL NATURES WANT US TO DO I know that the pull of sin is very strong. But we have the opportunity of making the right choice. We are not obligated to do what everyone else is doing. We can make the choice to obey and be controlled by…
The Holy Spirit brings life
THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN CONTROL OUR LIVES Romans 8:9 But you are not like that. You are controlled by your new nature if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that if anyone doesn’t have the Spirit of Christ living in him, he is not a Christian at all.) As Christians…
Following the Holy Spirit brings life
FOLLOWING THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS LIFE You want a little bit more of the abundant life that God promised? Begin following the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:6 Following after the Holy Spirit leads to life and peace. This is a great reward. It is exactly the opposite to what the world offers. The world offers stress and…
Walking in the Spirit
The Bible tells us we should live a life of walking in the Spirit. But what does this mean?What is involved in walking in the Spirit? Our minds play a vital role when it comes to walking in the Spirit. I believe that we all desire to develop this lifestyle. This on-going, ever-growing life of…
Turning to God for his glory and mercy
WE CAN TURN TO GOD FOR HIS GLORY As Christians we are meant to reflect God’s glory. But we need to turn to Him to experience His presence and glory for ourselves before we can reflect it to others. God wants to make His presence and His glory a reality to us. Let us turn…
Turning to God because we need God
TURNING TO GOD FOR JUSTICE We can also turn to God for justice. When we have been wronged we can turn to God. The human response to injustice is revenge. We can turn to revenge, but perhaps there is an even better route. Take your injustice and turn to God. Proverbs 29:26 Many seek the…