We are commanded in the Word to buy wisdom. “Buy the truth, and sell it not, also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding” (Proverbs 23:23). It is more precious than rubies (2) and blessed is the man who finds it (3). But there are so many Christians who never live in...

In John 11:33b, it is recorded that Jesus “groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.” Though He was about to perform the great miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, still He wept at the grave site (2). Luke 19:41 states that when Jesus “approached he saw the city (Jerusalem),...

The secret to experiencing Christ’s life is selflessness and complete surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. John 12:25 says, “He that loveth his life shall lose it.” In contrast, “He that loseth his life for my sake shall find it” (Matthew 10:39). This begins with the realization of personal...

We have been given the privilege of influencing this world, by revealing God to the lost. Regardless of the role we play, an impact is always made when a believer functions as a true servant of God. That is one of the reasons it is so important to serve God...

The details of life always occupy our minds when we do not have our priorities straight. They take our attention from our mission to seek and save that which is lost (2). We become easily distracted from listening to the Word of God. We find ourselves saying, “If I can...

It is essential for the child of God to understand and actively enter into the will of God for his life. Many believers do not know God’s will, either because of ignorance or other factors that hinder them from following Christ wholeheartedly. These factors may include an unwillingness to take...

One of Satan’s strategies is to keep believers looking for their portion in this life instead of from God (2). One of these portions is in materialistic things such as wealth. The Christian who trusts in his wealth, depending upon it for his happiness, is in reality bankrupt. He has...

A tremendous principle is revealed in the Book of Hebrews, starting at Chapter 6, verse 13, in relation to the New Testament or covenant that God has made with man. “When God made (His) promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swore by himself” (Hebrews 6:13)....

Many times, we as believers in Jesus Christ do not realize that we have an enemy who has a planned strategy against the children of God. He does not just throw temptations at believers, but he has other methods of distracting. Jesus Christ said to the church in Thyatira that...

Joy – “Chara” – is a gratitude and thanksgiving produced by the Spirit, something that is produced in man by God. Thanksgiving is not something that always shows but that always is. It is inner gratefulness. God’s love produces joy. Galatians 5:22, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,...