Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me (Luke 9:23 NIV). What does it mean to deny self, take up our cross and follow after Jesus? It means to turn away from our selfish ways and ambitions and humbly submit our will to God. This means we say no to our selfish desires and yes to the will of God. It is dying to sin daily and asking God to…..
Be angry, and do not sin, do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil (Ephesians 4:26-27 NKJV). Just over a year ago, I had a vision in which the Holy Spirit, in the form of a new born baby, sat upon my left shoulder and told me that He has come to lead and direct me. After this announcement, He charged me to live a life free from sin. His exact words…..
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations (Psalm 100:4-5 NKJV). It is good to give thanks to God continually because in doing so, we honor Him and acknowledge His goodness, grace and mercy towards us on a daily basis. He said in the psalms, “… Giving thanks is a sacrifice that…..
I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy (Leviticus 11:44 NIV). The Lord Himself speaks to you today and makes the appeal for you to consecrate yourself and be holy because He is Holy. The Hebrew writer urges us to “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14 NKJV). You may be asking yourself the question, “How do I do this?” The answer is…..
Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name (Psalm 86:11 NIV). The book of Proverbs chapter 9:10 tells us that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One brings understanding. In order for us to rely upon God and trust that He will be faithful, we need to know who He is and what His promises are. …..
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God (Psalm 84:2 NIV). Oh how marvelous it is to spend every waking moment in the presence of the Living God, worshipping Him, adoring Him and honoring Him in everything we do! My soul craves continually more of Him. All day long, I am consumed by Him. My heart and my flesh cry out for more of Him, to…..
How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psalm 119:103 NKJV). The words of God are sweet to the taste, music to the ears, food to the hungry and water to the dry and thirsty soul. They bring joy to those who delight daily in them and give light for their paths. The words of God are rich, powerful and sharp and give life to all those who meditate on them continually. Happy are…..