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... to send out workers into his harvest field.” (NIV) Matthew 9:35-38
I think few people would argue that Jesus was one of the greatest evangelists. I must admit that this is an area that I struggle with ...
Blessing to the City
... house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (NIV) Matthew 5:14-16
Godliness does not just benefit the individual. ...
Seven Gospel Imperatives
... Imperatives.
#1. Do it right (1-7). Make sure your obedience is complete, and help others to obey the Lord Jesus in all things, as he commanded in Matthew 28:20. A partial or incorrect obedience requires ...
Lets our lives shine
"While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world"(NIV) John 9:5
Our Lord Jesus gave us the great commission in Matthew 28:18-20; "Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and ...
Be destitute for the Lord
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NIV) Matthew 5:3
Bible reading: Matthew 5-7
The Lord begins His great sermon on the mount by saying blessed are the poor ...
What will be your legacy?
... in your relationship with God. Recognize the world's needs and respond with compassion and action. In Matthew 9:36 we read: "And seeing the multitudes. He [Jesus] felt compassion for them." You need to leave ...
Pure in heart
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (NIV) Matthew 5:8
Biologically, the heart is at the centre of pumping blood to maintain all body functions. The heart is also the seat of our ...
Run with focus
... After his birth, John never lost focus but pursued this sole purpose until he was executed by Herod (Matthew 3; Mark 6:14-29). Let us strive to run the race of life with our focus on Jesus Christ and holiness ...
Looking for God’s purpose
... we want that we miss the big picture. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...
Commitment by challenge
"’Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us? "(NIV) Matthew 19:27
Humanity in the quest to achieve happiness and freedom from uncomfortable life situations ...
Practice what we preach
“You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the Law?" (NIV) Romans 2:23
Bible Reading: Matthew 23:23-28
In Matthew 23, we see Jesus educating His disciples and crowd about what ...
You have overcome
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (NIV) 1 John 4:4
Is it possible to have righteous people in a world that ...
Spiritual Investment
... destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”(NET) Matthew 6:19-21
So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take ...
Wisdom and obedience
... the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24)
Now that we understand that God is the only one with true wisdom and that through ...
Happy Mother's Da
... and burdens may come her way. She knows that there is no quick and easy path through life, but that which the Lord provides for her through His guidance (Matthew 11:30).
So on this Mother’s Day, let ...
An ambassador for Christ
... Jesus said: let your good deeds shine out for all to see so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16).
We should never let the devil deceive us into thinking that we are work in ...
Pursue righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." (NIV) Matthew 5:6
1 Peter 3:14 "But even if you should suffer for righteousness 'sake, you will be blessed...". ...
The shinning stars
... the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven". (NIV) Matthew 5:14-16
The twentieth century is full of massive competition, ...
Salt of the Earth
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV) Matthew 5:13 ...
An Imagined Letter from Judas
... silver - such a small price for the King of Glory. Matthew 26:15 and Mark 14:11,20 show the price I placed on Him, and it cost me more than I could ever repay.
I regret not recognizing the value of His ...