Can our love for our brothers and sister in the Messiah cover sins?
Peter has some great advice for us about enhancing our friendship with our brothers and sisters. If we really look …
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“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees …
“Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” ~Apostle Peter
Why this is important: The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. …
Will we get in trouble for following Jesus?
Jesus challenges us to be radically different from most Christians and religious types of people. It will get us in …
“Surely the Master God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.” ~Amos
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, …
Are we fortunate to be persecuted?
God’s people have always faced persecution. The prophets were reviled, tortured, and killed. History records that ten of Jesus’ disciples …
Will we stop sinning?
We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who doesn’t …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
Are we surprised when fiery ordeals come our way?
I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
“Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old habit of always expecting to get your own way which misses God’s goal.” ~Peter
We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.” ~Apostle Peter
Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …
“If you are reviled for the name of the Messiah, you are happy, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you” ~Peter
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
“To the degree that you share the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
“In all things God may be glorified through Jesus the Messiah, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.” ~Apostle Peter
God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees what no one else …
Faithfulness – Do I reflect God’s faithfulness?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
Motive — Is God’s glory my highest motive?
Because the human heart is very deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), I can easily fool myself about my own motives. I can …
“Keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Self-control — A discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
“If you are mocked and insulted for the name of the Messiah, you are more than happy.” ~Apostle Peter
I am extremely fortunate when I take grief because I follow our Master Jesus. Those who insult me cast blame …
“Love each other as if your life depended on it.” ~Apostle Peter
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. This good word sets a wonderful standard …
“Be glad that you are in the very thick of what the Messiah experienced.” ~Apostle Peter
I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …
“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride.” ~Apostle Peter
God is God. That means He knows what He is doing even if I don’t get it. His answer is the …
Free to pursue what God wants and be released from tyranny
I can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …
“If you’re abused because of the Messiah, count yourself fortunate.” ~~Apostle Peter
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
Does God know what He is doing?
Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …
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