Branch believers think independently of the vine. Jesus said in John chapter 15, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” Individually and corporately believers are part of the vine that is Jesus. As individuals, we make a decision to abide in Christ. This affects the whole body of believers for we are all part of the same vine. We all make…
Everyday life can get busy. Obligations, children’s activities, jobs, school, even church. Many times we fall into bed exhausted only to get up the next day and only to repeat the same. If only we had more time, more energy, and time to pray. How long has it been since you took time to pray? When do we have time for a conversation with God? He wants a close relationship with us daily. Most prayers are only quick petitions for…
The few, the humble, the poor…that sounds the opposite of a goal-driven, successful life, does it not? Why would we want to be one of the few, the humble, the poor? Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 God, I need You. I am poor in spirit. Can you say that with me? Or are you doing alright on your own? Why do we have to be poor to receive…
You have a destiny. What is your destiny? God predestined each of us to a new a beautiful life. Ephesians 1:4-5 “…even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love, he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:11 “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to…
Supernatural World God exists in a supernatural world with supernatural power and supernatural sense. We live in a natural world with limited power and common sense. It can be difficult to imagine or believe in the supernatural. We try to do better, be better when what we need is a fresh start, a new life. A supernatural life. We might find it within our abilities to worship God. That is because God placed within us the need to worship a…
