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Faith Is The Assurance That What God Said Will Come To Pass
He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child. Acts 7:5, NIV When Stephen gave a speech to the Sanhedrin, he shared the story of Abraham. He emphasized those moments when God gave Abraham a promise despite having no child. He said that Abraham’s descendant would possess the land that God showed him. This is a beautiful reminder for all of us. We have certain aspects in life wherein just like Abraham, it seems like we have nothing. We would…
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Keep Your Faith Even When You Are Accused Or Misunderstood
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Acts 6:15, NIV Stephen was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He boldly testified about who Jesus is. He also performed miracles and wonders among the people. Because of this, opposition arose, and some members of the synagogue argued with him. He was brought before the Sanhedrin, and he heard false accusations from people who opposed his beliefs. They were looking intently at Stephen. And instead of seeing a terrified man, what they saw was a face of an angel. Perhaps Stephen was…
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When You Are Considered Worthy To Suffer Shame For God’s Name
So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. Acts 5:41, NASB The apostles of Jesus were interrogated before the council and high priest because they kept on sharing the word of God despite their warnings. Their faith was questioned, and their lives were threatened. But the most amazing part was they didn’t feel any disappointments or frustrations. Instead, they rejoiced with what they experienced. Because for them, it’s a great honor to be considered as worthy to suffer for Jesus. They took it as a privilege to go through difficulties for His name’s…
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It Is By Grace That We Have Been Saved
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV Salvation is not based on what we do or the sacrifices we made for God. It’s not about our own efforts or strength. But it’s all about grace and faith. This is the reason why we shouldn’t think that God will lead His children to Heaven because of the good things that they did. If this is the case, then someone would boast and count their efforts. It’s grace that will lead us to experience eternity…
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When You Choose to Love Because of Jesus, Death Will Never Be the End But It’s the Beginning
Jesus says in John 13:35, “By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you have loved one another.” LOVE. This is one of Jesus’s most important words. He wanted us to take good care of our brothers and sisters. He encouraged us to serve those who are in need and broken. This command sounds simple and easy, but in reality, it’s sometimes challenging to obey. Especially when we meet broken and difficult people. It’s not easy to serve those who hurt us. It’s painful. Whether we like it or not, we will meet someone along the way who will challenge our faith. They are those who carry…
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Sometimes, God Takes Away the Blessing so that you Won’t Forget about the Blesser
God is a good God, and He is also a God who desires to be with you. A Father who wants to connect with you, a friend who wants to support and talk to you. He is a God who wants to have a close relationship with you. He is intimate and doesn’t settle for shallow conversation; God wants your heart. He loves spending time with you and takes good care of you. That’s why He has provided you with more than enough blessings, hoping that somehow you will learn to thank Him and trust in His goodness. The wonderful gifts He gave are mere reflections of His great love,…
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2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV
For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7, NIV Paul wrote this verse after he said that as long as we are in this earthly tent, we groan and are burdened (2 Corinthians 5:4). Then, he encouraged them to activate their faith and not allow the circumstances around them to destroy their relationship with God. Indeed, there are seasons in life wherein we will be challenged to keep our faith. It usually happens when we go through challenges or pain. It somehow gives us a taste of how it feels like to be away from God. It takes faith to believe that good things will still happen…
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Life As It Is
Life is hard. At first, it feels like an adventure, but when you find yourself at the bottom, you’ll be tempted to think that your situation will last forever. When you are in the middle of an overwhelming season, you will find yourself focusing on the worst things that will happen. What if things will never be the same? What if this is the end? These thoughts in your head appeared to be louder than God’s promises. Life is sometimes harsh. You will go through unexpected moments that will test your identity and faith. In fact, there would be days when you can’t help but pray for the good things…
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Faith Rarely Grows In Your Comfort Zone
If you try to recall the seasons in your life that help your faith grow, you will be surprised because it usually happens outside your comfort zone. It’s in moments of pain and heartache that you learn to treat God as your healer. It’s when you go through storms that you learn to hold on to His promises. It’s when you are confused and burdened that you manage to keep your faith. Those painful seasons that you went through became a stepping stone for you to discover who God is. You may have so many questions and doubts during those moments, but look at where God led you. Do you…
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When God Asks You To Do The Hard Things
God is more concerned with the things that will help you grow rather than the things that will pamper you. That’s why, most of the time, He will challenge you to try the hard things. And it’s not that God wants to punish or hurt you. He knows that behind the difficulties that you face are lessons that you will learn. Behind the storms that you will encounter are opportunities for you to grow and become a better person. That’s why, every time you go through seasons of pain and so many “what if’s”, imagine that God prepared wonderful blessings behind the scenes. He is molding your heart and purifying…
