A HEART TRANSPLANT IS REQUIRED “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38 NIV). This is a wonderful verse but frequently applied incorrectly and misunderstood. One…
GOD REWARDS “Then, turning to the others standing nearby, the king ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one who has ten pounds.’“‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’ “‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more” (Luke 19:24-26 NLT)…..
THE FAVOR OF GOD UPON YOUR LIFE And the people of Israel did as Moses had instructed; they asked the Egyptians for clothing and articles of silver and gold. 36 The LORD caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians…
BENEFITS OF THE FEAR OF GOD “Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites”. (Exodus 11:7 NLT). God makes a distinction between those who fear and those who don’t. All people are creation of God, but not all people are blessed by God. He will bless those who fear…
TELL THEM TO MARCH Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving” (Exodus 14:15). There is a time to cry out, but there is also a time to take action. The people of Israel were in grave danger, they had in front of…
HEART OF MARY OR JUDAS? In man’s heart there is a battle between generosity and selfishness. Sometimes we feel within us a small Mary and sometimes a small Judas. The voice of Mary says: “give generously”. The voice of Judas yells: “be selfish, don’t be a fool!”. One of the dangers of a selfish heart…
GIVING SHOULD BE VOLUNTARY “The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give” (Exodus 25:1-2 NIV). The offering must be voluntary and come from the heart for it to be blessed. The giver must give…
A LEADER LOVES THE PEOPLE “In this way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes of Israel on the sacred chest piece over his heart when he goes into the Holy Place. This will be a continual reminder that he represents the people when he comes before the Lord” (Exodus 28:29 NLT) Leaders must…
DON’T OWE ANYTHING TO ANYONE “Owe nothing to anyone, except for the obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law” (Romans. 13:8 NLT). It’s still a good time to put order in our financial life and enjoy peace in our homes without having pending debts….
THE SOLUTION TO DISTRACTIONS “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1 NIV). When we are in a tight place in life, we tend to seek for a solution everywhere, yet we never look above. What do…
