But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-21 God is always looking for men that He can use and His criteria is largely based on a man’s lifestyle. Psalm 45:7 says “You …
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Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 1 John 4:17 (NKJV) Jesus modeled …
Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the Lord. This is what the Lord says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.” The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” answered Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it!” 2 Kings …
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14 Many people underestimate the power of their own spirits. Ecclesiastes 8:8 says that “No man has power to retain the spirit, or power over the day of death…” in other words, the spirit is a vital component of life. The bible deliberately does not say that “No man has power to retain the body” because the spiritual realm controls the physical. When …
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. Proverbs 18:10-11 There are many names that can become our sources of refuge, sometimes unconsciously. It is possible for a man to pray and fast or seek the help of God, yet still trust in his education, skills, networks or net-worth. Many human strategies or systems …
The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied. The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” Jeremiah 1:11-12 When God speaks to a man, He does not override the man’s spiritual and physical capabilities. The man’s interpretation of the speakings of God may be limited to his vocabulary, culture and many other factors. …
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) The day you believed in your heart and confessed the Lordship of Jesus Christ with your mouth, you were saved. Though nothing changed outwardly, your spirit man was renewed. If a man continues living in Christ (abides), the change within begins to reflect without. Those who knew Christ in the flesh knew Him no longer when He rose …
While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he found several believers. “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” he asked them. No, they replied, we haven’t even heard that there is a Holy Spirit. Then what baptism did you experience? he asked. And they replied, The baptism of John. Paul said, John’s baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe …