Have you not heard that dirty dreams are not conscious sins? Indeed, they are unconscious or careless sins; that is, the slavery of the flesh serves the law of sin. Since the flesh is a natural slave to sins, the guilt that comes from dirty dreams should never dominate the heart of believers in Christ Jesus. When Christ fills your heart, you do not feel guilty about such dreams (Romans 7:25; 8:1). It means, without our reporting of these sins,…
*1.* “For we walk by faith, not by sight. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” *2* “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” *3* “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of…
When you’re under pressure, it’s essential to dwell on God’s promises. Maybe you’re discouraged over how long your dream is taking. God is saying, “Did I not tell you that what I started I will finish?” When people with more influence at the office are trying to push you down, God is saying, “Did I not tell you I will fight your battles for you?” When you remember what God says, fear, doubt, and worry cannot stay, and faith will…
Even after Lazarus had died and been in the tomb for four days, Jesus said to his grieving sisters, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” They soon saw a resurrection. You may be facing a sickness, and you’re worried. God says, “Did I not tell you that I will restore health to you, that by My stripes you are healed?” You have to start thanking God for what He told…
*1.* “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” *2* “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” *3* “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” *4* “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. To do righteousness and justice…
Have you thought about what could have become of the great Samson? Especially if he would have checked his heart at the very beginning and said, “God, help me to say no to these temptations and distractions that are taking me from what You want me to be and do,” if he had just asked for forgiveness and repented of his sins. He had the power to say, “Okay, I’m done with that lifestyle, and I’m breaking away from the…
In Judges 13, an angel declared the coming birth of Samson, who was to become a man of great destiny. God gifted him with supernatural strength to deliver his people from the hands of the Philistines, but Samson didn’t take responsibility for what he had been given. He let his guard down, set his eyes on the wrong thing, began to rebel against what he knew was right, and was weakened in his morals. He began to hang around the…
*1.* “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” *2* “The Lord bless you and keep you.” *3* “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” *4* “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a…
Have you not heard that on the inside of every one of us is a blessed, prosperous and confident person? God never loses sight of the true you. Here it is: “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord….
It’s through patient endurance that God prepares us for His promises. When we learn to wait well, we’ll develop the strength we need to receive His blessings. Here it is: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4). That’s it!!!