Encouragement

Encouraging Word Ephesians 4:1 says, “…I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Throughout Scripture, reference is made to God’s call. The word call means a summons or to attract someone’s attention; an attempt to reach someone. The Biblical meaning refers to God’s initiative to bring people to Christ …

Encouraging Word An essential is something that is absolutely necessary. Psalm 100 mentions four characteristics that are necessary for the Christian. 1. The first essential mentioned in Psalm 100:1-2 is joy. The dictionary defines joy as completely happy or blessed. A Biblical definition is “the confident assurance of God’s presence.” There is a difference between …

Encouraging Word Colossians 3:17 says in whatever you do, in word or deed, do it as unto the Lord. To me, that means to do it with all your heart! With all your heart means to feel or believe it very strongly. It also suggests being all in, not holding anything back, and being committed. …

Encouraging Word There is a familiar parable Jesus mentions in Luke 15 referred to as the Prodigal Son. It is about a younger son who requested his inheritance early. Upon receiving it, he left the security of home and traveled to a distant country. This poor decision and a series of bad choices led to …

Encouraging Word John 3:16 tells us that God’s gift of love to the world is His Son Jesus. In order to benefit from a gift, it must be received. The giver can make it available, but it still must be received. Once accepted, you can enjoy the benefits. What are some of the benefits of …

Encouraging Word A requirement is something that is necessary or a need for a particular purpose. For the Christian, a few of these requirements are mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:12-13.  “And now Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and love …

Encouraging Word In Luke 4:18, Jesus describes the power of the Gospel. We know the Gospel is the Good News that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, entered humanity to seek, serve, and save the lost. Jesus said the Gospel can be described in five ways: spiritual proclamation to the poor; spiritual healing; spiritual freedom; …

Encouraging Word In Matthew 16:24, Jesus said a requirement to being a disciple was to follow Him. To follow means to go behind, to move in the same direction as someone, to accompany someone on a journey, and to pursue. I believe four things are necessary to follow Christ: faith in Christ; focus; forfeiting your …