Unalarmed!
Luke 22:17&19 “Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces…, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
The Greek word for Holy Communion is Eucharistos. From the word Eucharistos, we get the word Eucharist.And the word Eucharistos means I receive with thanksgiving.
Not Grievous
Philippians 3:1 “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” (emphasis added).
The Word of God is so ageless, timeless, and accurate from generation to generation. God knows that life’s challenges are rife, and we will face them even in our own time. And He is saying whatever happens, regardless of what the economic situation is. Whatever happens, Read the rest of this entry
iSurrender
Isaiah 64:8 “And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.”
For growth to happen, there is a God part and a man part. Firstly, God’s Part is He Invites, Our Part is We Respond. For someone reading this, God has been inviting you to grow. You have to take the invitation. Secondly, God’s Part is He Teaches, Our Part is We Learn. Read the rest of this entry
Hand-In-Hand
1 Corinthians 3:9 “For we are fellow workmen (joint promoters, laborers together) with and for God; you are God’s garden and vineyard and field under cultivation, [you are] God’s building.” (AMPC)
For growth to happen, there is a God part and a man part. The first of three things we began to look at yesterday is God’s Part: He Invites, Our Part: We Respond. For some reading this, God has been inviting you to grow. You have to take the invitation. Read the rest of this entry
The Invitation
1 Samuel 3:9-10 “So he said to Samuel, “Go and lie down again, and if someone calls again, say, ‘Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went back to bed. And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.”
Growth has two components, similar to when you are raising a child or children. You feed them, shield them, protect them, and nurture them. But the growth comes from God. In your personal life same thing, you have to do your bit, but guess what? Read the rest of this entry
Collaboration
1 Corinthians 3:6 “My work was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos’ work was to water it, but it was God, not we, who made the garden grow in your hearts.” (LB, emphasis added).
Growth Is Not Automatic. You Are Responsible For Your Growth. Growth Is Visible. It is the little things that no one sees that produce the big things that everybody wants. Growth is visible. The fourth thing about growth is Read the rest of this entry
Evident
Mark 11:13-14 “He noticed a fig tree in full leaf a little way off, so he went over to see if he could find any figs. But there were only leaves because it was too early in the season for fruit. Then Jesus said to the tree, “May no one ever eat your fruit again!”…”
Growth Is Not Automatic. You Are Responsible For Your Growth. The third thing about growth is that Growth Is Visible. So, you cannot say, “God knows I am the most spiritually mature person.” Read the rest of this entry
Dare To Grow!
Ephesians 1:17 “asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.”
Growth Is Not Automatic. Growth only happens when the conditions for growth are met. The truth is that time alone does not determine maturity. Some people are old, they have gone through life, and time has happened, Read the rest of this entry
Not Automatic
Colossians 2:6-7 “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Over the next few days, beginning today, we will be looking at five things about growth. The first is that Growth Is Not Automatic. You can be born male, but it takes growth to become a man. I am sure you have heard it Read the rest of this entry
Grow!
Luke 2:40 “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favour and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.” (AMPC)
