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…..
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5 NKJV). Because of the sin of disobedience, the whole human race was separated from God and plunged into darkness. “…The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23 NKJV). God loved the world so much that He was…..
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…..
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…..
“Does Jesus hear and answer us when we pray?” This question popped up in Bible Study one Sunday morning. My immediate response was, “Yes, He does!” Having seen Jesus in many visions over the preceding three years and receiving answers to my many prayers, I couldn’t possibly respond any other way. Then suddenly, like a bolt of lightning, a fellow believer hit me with two very thought-provoking questions. “It is easy for you to say yes, He does, because you…..