Commitment by challenge
"’Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us? "(NIV) Matthew 19:27
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Faithfulness to God at all times
... to “Hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful”.
Our faithfulness to God must not only be about what we stay out of, but also what we must do. When Peter and ...
The principle of purity- Part 1
... the world does not see a significant difference in the life of some Christians when compared to those in the world. Notice the strategy for effective evangelism outlined in 1 Peter 2:9-10: “But you are ...
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...". ...
Come out from among them
... God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (NIV) 1 Peter 2:9
Has God’s requirements for holiness changed because we have ...
Swallow the bitter pill
... life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence (2 Peter 1:3). Therefore, set yourself apart to see things the way God sees them and have a new mind in view ...
The cost of discipleship 2
“When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "Peter answered him, "We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?"” (NIV) Mathew 19:27
In any work or profession, there are periods ...
An Imagined Letter from Judas
"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (NKJV) 2Peter 2:9 ...
Love is Not Ashamed
... that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus embraced the cross, enduring shame, because His love outweighs our sins (Hebrews 12:2).
Peter, after denying Jesus, must have felt unworthy, ...
Let Love Lead Us
... same love that initiated it (2 Peter 3:7).
God’s purpose for creating the world was to get humanity to whom he can demonstrate his love. It is evident in the provision of all the other resources before ...
Power of Patience
... denied him the chance to enter the promised land (Deut. 32:51–52). Peter’s impatience almost made him a murderer (John 18:10).
Let us choose patience during trials and tribulations for it is a fruit ...
Managing Expectations (III)
... previous article, we saw Peter ask what he and the other disciples would gain for following Jesus. Though his question was legitimate, Jesus broadened his understanding—earthly rewards are temporary, but ...
Managing Expectations (II)
"Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.”So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or ...
God, kind or wicked?
“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The Heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth will be laid bare.” (NIV) 2 Peter 3:10
Depending on ...
God in the changing world
... Christians, we must be STRONG in the Lord, grow in knowledge (2 Peter 3:18), pray continuously (I Thessalonians 5:17) and fight the good fight of faith (I Timothy 6:12).
We cannot stop the change from ...
Doubting the Lord's goodness
... to work in his or her life.
What did I do? I knew that I didn’t want this fear to consume me. So, I went to God in my desperation (1 Peter 5:7). I talked to him as would a daughter to his father. I shared ...
When God speaks (Part II)
... not to add to God’s word lest we are rebuked and found liars (Proverbs 30:5). And for that reason, all that we need for life and Godliness has been given to us. (2Peter 1:3)
In the previous devotional, ...
The Lord Knows the Heart
... that in Acts 1, they do not yet have the promised Spirit.
Peter leads a discussion among the believers: someone is missing, and his position needs to be filled. A choice must be made. Peter lays out ...
The measuring line
... line, establishing boundaries for our good and guiding us in life and godliness (Psalm 119:105, 2 Peter 1:3).
King Herod failed to recognize this truth. He accepted praise meant for God, contrary to ...
Grow up (Part II)
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18
From the previous devotion, we learnt that God expects us to ...