Author Archives: God's Favourite House
Pray
Eph.6:19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.” (emphasis added)
This is Paul, Apostle Paul, asking the church to pray for him. It is very uncommon to see that these days. Instead it is the congregation that consistently flood the pastors Read the rest of this entry
Full Front
Eph.6:18 “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” (emphasis added)
With every piece of God’s armor in place, when it is all said and done, you will still be standing. When the Bible says, “having done all, stand”, it does not mean, Read the rest of this entry
Fully Clad
Eph. 6:15-17 (MSG) “Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon”
Eph.6:15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.” If you want to walk in the supernatural. If you want to see the power of the Holy Spirit Read the rest of this entry
Firm Stand
Eph.6:10 “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” (emphasis added).
“All merit is with the Son, all power is with the Spirit”. I came across a saying a long time ago and I believe it wraps up what Paul is saying to us really well. Read the rest of this entry
Freedom
1 Cor.7:22-23 “And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, you are now free in the Lord. And if you were free when the Lord called you, you are now a slave of Christ. God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world.”
Thus far, we have seen God’s heart versus man’s heart on slavery. Slavery is a reality of the fallen system man created. Some are born slaves, some are forced into slavery, Read the rest of this entry
GOD’s Heart vs Man’s Heart III
Isa.41:20-21 (KJV) “That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it. Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.”
Num.27:2 “These women stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the tribal leaders, and the entire community…” It is important to understand the times these ladies where in. Read the rest of this entry
GOD’s Heart vs Man’s Heart II
Num.27:7 (NIV) “What Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them property as an inheritance… and give their father’s inheritance to them”
Slavery is a painful reality of the fallen system that man created. So where does God come into all this? Clearly, the Bible acknowledges the slave’s status as the property of the owner Read the rest of this entry
GOD’s Heart vs Man’s Heart I
Eph.6:5&9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ… Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.”
Yesterday, I said that knowing and seeing the injustices of slavery, I struggled with seeing God acknowledge slavery in the Bible (Eph.6:5-9). My struggles made me seek Read the rest of this entry
Seed & Harvet
Ps.39:4-5 (Voice) “Eternal One, let me understand my end and how brief my earthly existence is; help me realize my life is fleeting. You have determined the length of my days, and my life is nothing compared to You. Even the longest life is only a breath.”
Eph.6:5-9 (NRSV) “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as you obey Christ; not only while being watched, and in order to please them, Read the rest of this entry
