The Psalmist said in Psalm 121:1–2, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” By nature, man is limited in all areas, even though he is the zenith of God’s creation. Created in the image and likeness of …
As explained earlier, one major hindrance to receiving God’s blessings is when what you request is not His will. Throughout Jesus’ ministry on earth, He operated according to the will of His Father. Even though He is God incarnate, He taught His disciples that doing the will of His Father is His ultimate purpose. In …
The Bible says, “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22. Oftentimes, when we hear the word “blessing,” we equate it to financial release or increase. Blessing is not just money. When we talk about God’s blessings, it includes the gifts of goodness, favour and grace, …
In the Gospel of John, when Jesus Christ had the Last Supper with His disciples and His hour for crucifixion was at hand, He gave the disciples something that you can call a valedictory speech. In John 14:15–18 and verse 26, He said: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will …
Blood is an important fluid that runs through the heart, arteries, and veins of both humans and animals. Its purpose is to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells, take away waste products, and help fight sickness. It is universally agreed that blood is very important to the body. Indeed, it is the lifeline of …
Psalm 138:2 says: “I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” In the last write-up, we looked extensively at God’s names, which are great resources for our excelling. Now we are being told that He …
The Bible says in Proverbs 18:10: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” What is a name, and why is the LORD’s name a strong tower? A person’s name is a unique word or set of words used to identify an individual. A name is …
To anoint means to pour or rub oil or another substance on a person or object. Anointing is the ceremonial act of pouring, smearing, or rubbing oil upon a person or object to designate them as set apart or chosen for a purpose. Now, when this has to do with God through the Holy Spirit, …
We have been looking at the resources available to us as children of God, and it is important for us to know that our heavenly Father wants us to enjoy all He has provided for our growth and sustainability in this world. He desires not only for you to be a prayerful Christian but also …
As we said in the last article, the word translated as grace, charis in Greek, is also translated as favor. Grace is defined as unmerited divine assistance given by God. It is free and undeserved. You do not, and cannot, work for grace. It is the unearned and unmerited love of God. It is often …
