“And the Lord your God will clear away these nations before you little by little; you will not be able to put an end to them quickly, lest the wild beasts grow too numerous for you.” (Deut. 7:22 NAS) Spiritual maturity is a process; we take possession of our souls “little by little”. This isContinue reading “Little by Little”
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
The Lord’s Reward
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb. 12:2) What was the joy set before the Lord as a reward for enduring the cross? Continue reading “The Lord’s Reward”
From Glory to Glory
We must maintain a focus of mercy.
Stumbling Stones
“Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the people!” (Isa. 62:10) John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way for the Lord’s first coming by removing the stones in the hearts of God’s people.Continue reading “Stumbling Stones”
The Missing Step
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him…” (Col. 2:6). The way to live in the kingdom of God is the same as the way we enter it. We did this by responding to the preaching of the gospel with repentance and faith (Mark 1:14,15). It is not enough toContinue reading “The Missing Step”
Spiritual Understanding
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Prov. 2:6) Scripture tells us that if we want wisdom, we need only ask God for it in faith (Jas. 1:5,6). This verse in Proverbs tells us how God will answer our prayer. It comes from His mouth, that is His Word. WeContinue reading “Spiritual Understanding”
Our First Love
“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.” (Rev. 2:4). What is it about our first love that makes it so important to the Lord? It is a love that has not yet been tested by the challenges of life, yet it is full of faith and hope. Even thoughContinue reading “Our First Love”
The Fruit of Self-Control
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” (Prov. 16:32). Every Christian believer goes through the experience Paul described in his epistle to the Romans, “For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evilContinue reading “The Fruit of Self-Control”
Ever-Increasing Love
“The way of life winds upward for the wise, that he may turn away from hell below.” (Prov. 15:24). The Christian walk is a path to eternity; as we live on this earth, we are either moving upward or downward. To move upwards is to become more like Christ. John described the goal of theContinue reading “Ever-Increasing Love”
Words
“If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body.” (Jas. 3:2). As much as I would like to, this is a measuring standard I cannot argue with, nor can I replace with any other. I have recently had to repent for using words that are hurtfulContinue reading “Words”
Highway in the Wilderness 