Tag: GOD
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Anointing with oil – 2024.11.01
Mark 6:12-13 (KJV)12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.Jesus Christ sent our His disciples to train them in preaching of repentance and to walk by faith (not bringing provisions for themself). GOD confirmed the…
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The antidote to unbelief – 2024.10.31
Mark 6:4-6 (KJV)4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.6 And he marvelled because…
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Mystery revealed – 2024.10.29
Mark 4:11-12 (KJV)11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time…
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The fool and GOD – 2024.10.28
Psalms 92:5-6 (KJV)5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. The LORD GOD created the heavens, the earth and all life. Not only that He is the one who keeps it all working. Who can understand Him, His…
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Where do we dwell? – 2024.10.27
Psalms 91:9 (KJV) Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;Here habitation also means dwelling place and refuge. The place we dwell in is our place of habitation. The place we go for safety is our refuge. The questions we need to ask ourself: Where do we…
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Numbering our days – 2024.10.26
Psalms 90:12-13 (KJV)12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.13 Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.Usually when reading verse 12 I was relating it to “Psalms 90:10 (KJV) The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if…
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Jesus Christ is risen – 2024.10.25
Matthew 28:6-7 (KJV)6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.There is…
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Realisation sin – 2024.10.24
David realised he sinned by what he did. David knew that only GOD can forgive and cleans us from sin and therefore humbled himself and relied on GOD’s mercy to forgive him. When we realise we have sinned we need to be honest with ourself and GOD and confess our sin “1 John 1:8-10 (KJV)…
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Position yourself to hear – 2024.10.23
2 Samuel 23:2 (KJV) The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.GOD still speaks to us by the Holy Spirit. How does He do this? There are quiet a few ways He speaks. One and the most common way GOD speaks to us is through His word, the…
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Knowing GOD as our … – 2024.10.22
2 Samuel 22:2 (KJV) And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;The LORD GOD almighty is our rock, fortress and deliverer. In our distress we can call on Him “2 Samuel 22:7 (KJV) In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did…
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Keeping oaths – 2024.10.21
2 Samuel 21:1-3 (KJV)1 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites.2 And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the…
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Now is the time – 2024.10.20
Revelation 22:11 (KJV) He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.There is a time coming when one can not repent, turn to GOD, change…
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Escaping the second death – 2024.10.19
Escaping the second death – 2024.10.19Revelation 20:11-15 (KJV) And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. [12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were…
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Loose your head – 2024.10.18
Revelation 20:4 (KJV) And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon…
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Only GOD deserves worship – 2024.10.17
Revelation 19:10 (KJV) And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.Only GOD deserves to be be worshiped. In…
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The LORD GOD can restore – 2024.10.16
Psalms 80:3 (KJV) Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:7 (KJV) Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:19 (KJV) Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and…
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Only GOD can – 2024.10.15
Psalms 79:8-9 (KJV)8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.“For all have sinned, and come short of…
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Choices – 2024.10.14
Revelation 16:11 (KJV) And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.GOD pours out of His wrath in the tribulation. Even then He gives people the opportunity to repent. He gives us a choice and here we see that the majority will not repent but…
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Let no one deceive you – 2024.10.13
Matthew 16:11-12 (KJV)11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the…
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Fear and give glory to GOD – 2024.10.12
Revelation 14:7 (KJV) Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.“Proverbs 9:10 (KJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of…
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Who is Jesus Christ – 2024.10.11
Matthew 14:33 (KJV) Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.Let us gain a little glimpse in knowing who Jesus Christ is. Jesus Christ is GOD the son. Only GOD is to be worshiped. “Matthew 4:10 (KJV) Then saith Jesus unto him,…
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How long – 2024.10.10
Psalms 74:10 (KJV) O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?How long will GOD allow evil to triumph? How long will He allow His enemies to blaspheme His name? GOD has His reasons “2 Peter 3:8-10 (KJV) But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that…
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Revelation knowledges comes from GOD – 2024.10.08
Matthew 11:27 (KJV) All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.GOD the Father is only know by Jesus Christ, GOD the son. The only way we can…
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When GOD speaks – 2024.10.07
2 Samuel 7:29 (KJV) Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.Have a read of the whole chapter seven in…
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Way to heaven part 2 – 2024.10.04
Matthew 7:13-14 (KJV)13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.Let us continue…
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Way to heaven – 2024.10.03
Psalms 67:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.GOD has shown and is showing His mercy to all. He is…
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Honour the LORD in song and word – 2024.10.02
Psalms 66:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.Everyone and…
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Avoiding the tribulation – 2024.10.01
Revelation 3:7-13 (KJV)7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an…
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Loving Jesus – 2024.09.30
Revelation 2:1-7 (ASV)1 To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:2 I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst…
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When all is lost – 2024.09.29
1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV) And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.When David and his men came back to Ziklag after being sent away…
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Waiting for GOD to save – 2024.09.28
Psalms 62:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.Jesus Christ is the rock of our salvation. He defends and gives strength to…
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Hidden Truth revealed – 2024.09.26
John 20:9 (KJV) For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.For around three years Jesus Christ taught His disciples and also taught about the resurrection “Matthew 16:21-22 (KJV) From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and…
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Born of GOD – 2024.09.25
1 John 5:1-5 (KJV)1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.3 For this is the love…
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Jesus Christ the King of kings – 2024.09.24
Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.This is one of very many prophesies in the Old Testament that where written about…
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How GOD sanctifies us – 2024.09.23
John 17:16-19 (KJV)16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might…
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Five ifs – 2024.09.21
1 John 1:5-10 (KJV)5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:7 But if we walk…
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Last days attitude and behaviour – 2024.09.20
2 Peter 3:1-18 (KJV)1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:3…
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GOD is working – 2024.09.19
Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.Whatever GOD does here on earth through His people, the church, is by GOD the Holy Spirit. It is not…
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Believing in Jesus Christ – 2024.09.18
John 12:44-50 (KJV)44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.47 And if any man hear…
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More on suffering – 2024.09.17
1 Peter 5:8-11 (KJV)8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us…
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Suffering as a Christian is not unusual – 2024.09.16
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.When people say come to…
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GOD’s perspective – 2024.09.15
1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.A famous saying about first impressions is…
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A people of GOD continued – 2024.09.14
1 Peter 2:11-12 (KJV)11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.To continue…
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A people of GOD – 2024.09.13
1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which…
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No matter what – 2024.09.12
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (KJV)17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:18 Yet I will rejoice in the…
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In the midst of the storm – 2024.09.11
Psalms 46:10 (KJV) Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.When the storm is raging and we are in the midst of it we can do two things. We can panic and despair or we can be still and trust in…
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Leftovers – 2024.09.10
John 6:12-13 (KJV)12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.The LORD GOD is and does more…
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For big decisions always ask the LORD – 2024.09.08
1 Samuel 8:5-7 (KJV)5 And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.6 But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.7 And the…
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Thirsting for GOD – 2024.09.07
Psalms 42:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?3 My tears have been my meat day and night,…
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Brotherly love – 2024.09.06
Hebrews 13:1 (KJV) Let brotherly love continue.Here the LORD encourages us to keep on loving. His love is steadfast (see “GOD’s steadfast love – 2024.09.10 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/09/01/gods-steadfast-love-2024-09-10/”) and therefore does not end. It continues. Our own humans love is not constant, it is influenced by feelings and situation. It is conditional. But GOD’s love is totally…
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Our responsibility – 2024.09.05
Hebrews 12:1-4 (KJV)1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;…
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Faiths reward – 2024.09.04
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Here we have an…
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Relationship with GOD and His people -2024.09.03
Hebrews 10:19-25 (KJV)19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;21 And having an high priest over the house of God;22 Let us draw near with a true…
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GOD’s promises do not make us exempt from hardship – 2024.09.02
Acts 27:20-26 (KJV)20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have…
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GOD’s steadfast love – 2024.09.10
Psalms 36:5-10 (KJV)5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the…
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Being thankful, let us praise the LORD – 2024.08.31
Psalms 35:18 (KJV) I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.Psalms 35:28 (KJV) And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.Let us decide to be thankful every day and all day long.Let us be thankful when we gather together,Let…
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GOD’s amazing grace – 2024.08.30
Jonah 4:1-2 (KJV)1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful,…
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GOD of second chances – 2024.08.29
Jonah 3:1 (ASV) And the word of Jehovah came unto Jonah the second time, saying,After Jonah repented GOD gave him another chance to fulfil His calling. He did this Not just for the sake of Jonah but for the sake of the people of Nineveh so they repent. “Jonah 3:5 (ASV) And the people of…
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GOD hears – 2024.08.28
Jonah 2:1-2 (KJV)1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly,2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.The LORD GOD even rescued Jonah from drowning before he came…
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Sin deceives – 2024.08.27
Hebrews 3:12-14 (KJV)12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we…
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Drifting by neglect – 2024.08.26
Hebrews 2:1-3 (KJV)1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;3 How shall we escape, if we neglect…
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Appeal versus demand – 2024.08.25
Philemon 1:8-9 (KJV)8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Love doesn’t demand but rather appeals. Leaders have the authority to demand…
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When GOD is silent – 2024.08.24
Psalms 28:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands…
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GOD is near – 2024.08.23
Acts 17:24-31 (KJV)24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;26 And hath made of…
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Revelation through the Word of God – 2024.08.22
Acts 16:14 (KJV) And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.GOD reveals Himself to people who seek for Him. Have a look at “GOD revealed through creation…
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GOD owns everything – 2024.08.20
Psalms 24:1-4 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?4 He…
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Living a godly life – 2024.08.19
2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.Once we are born again, by the Holy Spirit by having faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, our desire becomes to live a godly life, wanting to please Jesus. GOD, by the Holy Spirit, starts the work of…
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How to be a witness and teach the gospel – 2024.08.18
2 Timothy 2:23-26 (KJV)23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;26…
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Giver of gifts – 2024.08.17
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV)6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.GOD the Father, Jesus Christ –…
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Remember and trust – 2024.08.16
Psalms 20:7 (KJV) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.In what do we really put our trust? “Romans 8:5-8 (KJV) For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things…
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GOD revealed through creation – 2024.08.15
Psalms 19:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.4 Their line is gone out through all the…
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GOD’s way is perfect – 2024.08.14
Psalms 18:30 (KJV) As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.Let us trust in the LORD without wavering. We can be 100% sure that His plans and ways are perfect. The Word of God is proven and tried…
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Mystery of godliness – 2024.08.13
1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.Godliness was a mystery and is now revealed through Jesus Christ. “Colossians 1:26-29 (KJV) Even the mystery…
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Every believer is called for the great commission – 2024.08.12
Acts 8:4 (KJV) Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.This scattering of believers happened because of persecution“Acts 8:1 (KJV) And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the…
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The LORD is at work – 2024.08.10
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV) But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.The Word of God and faith assures us that it is the LORD GOD Himself who is working in our sanctification. He is the one who protects us from evil. “1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation…
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Waiting for GOD to answer – 2024.08.09
Psalms 13:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?3 Consider…
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Destruction of truth precedes wrath – 2024.08.07
Psalms 11:3 (KJV) If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?This is an important question. Before answering it let look at what it means in regards to the destruction of the foundation.The Defenders Bible Commentary states “The wicked, with worldly wisdom, attack that which is foundational in the life of the righteous. For…
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Finding comfort – 2024.08.06
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV)13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.15 For this…
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Established in the faith of Jesus Christ – 2024.08.05
1 Thessalonians 3:2 (KJV) And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:We all need someone to establish and encourager us in or faith. We are not meant to be alone. The LORD has placed us in…
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Pursue knowing the LORD – 2024.08.04
Hosea 6:3 (KJV) Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.Knowing and loving the LORD is what is most important and necessary. Everything else is…
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Waiting for the rapture – 2024.08.03
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 (KJV)9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the…
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Keep on praying – 2024.07.29
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge…
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Helping the backslider- 2024.07.27
James 5:19-20 (KJV)19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.In verse 19 we see that it is possible for Christians…
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Taming the tongue – 2024.07.25
James 3:8 (KJV) But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.In James chapter 3:1-12 we discover a lot about the tongue. It is small but dangerous and needs to be tamed. Here is the dilemma how can? We can’t but only GOD can.“Matthew 19:26 (KJV) But Jesus…
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Judgement versus mercy – 2024.07.24
James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.In other words, we will not receive mercy but be judged by GOD if we do no show mercy to others but if we show mercy to others we will be shown mercy.This reminds me of…
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Being perfected – 2024.07.23
James 1:2-4 (KJV)2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.I have discovered that the LORD allows trials and temptation in the transformation work He…
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Why is there miseries for the rich – 2024.07.22
James 5:1-6 (KJV)1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire.…
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GOD never changes – 2024.07.21
James 1:17 (KJV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.People can change but we need to know that GOD never changes, in Hebrews 13:8 (KJV) it says “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day,…
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Receiving GOD’s love – 2024.07.20
Song of Solomon 8:7 (KJV) Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.Love is un-quenchable and it is priceless. How then can we receive and give love? For love to be received it first…
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Faith and suffering – 2024.07.19
Philippians 1:27-29 (KJV)27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;28 And in nothing terrified by…
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Bearing fruits worthy of repentance – 2024.07.17
Luke 13:6-9 (KJV)6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it…
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Serve GOD no matter what – 2024.07.12
Daniel 3:16-18 (KJV)16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.18…
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We all have a choice – 2024.07.10
Luke 7:30 (KJV) But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.Here we see that GOD has a will for everyone but we can choose to be in it or reject it. His will is for everyone to be saved “1 Timothy 2:3-4 (KJV) For this is…
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Our word – 2024.07.03
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (KJV) A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.Keeping one’s word will result in a good name. By this we are found trustworthy. In proverbs it tells us that a good name and favour with people than riches “Proverbs 22:1 (KJV) A…
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But GOD – 2024.07.02
Ephesians 2:4-10 (ASV)4 but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved),6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, in…
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Blessed – 2024.07.01
Ephesians 1:3-6 (KJV)3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 Having predestinated…
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Grace and peace – 2024.06.30
Ephesians 1:2 (KJV) Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.This greeting and blessing of grace and peace, that only can come form GOD our Father and our LORD Jesus Christ, was used by Paul and others used in many of the letters to the churches. Here…
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Brief Instructions to live by – 2024.06.29
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.Here are some brief instructions that cover a lot of area and are repeated in the Word of God many times. Therefore they are very…
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Nothing is impossible – 2024.06.28
Luke 1:37 (KJV) For with God nothing shall be impossible.GOD created the heavens and the earth. He made the universe with its abundance of galaxies, solar systems and planets. He created all life and mankind. He makes it all work and upholds it. He knows every single element, atom, nucleus, proton, electron and makes them…
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Our Warfare Continued – 2024.06.27
Deuteronomy 33:27 (KJV) The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.When we face the enemy we need to know that the GOD of creation, He who holds up everything and orchestrates the universe is our refuge.…
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Time to be strong and courageous – 2024.06.25
Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV) Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.When Moses spoke on behalf of GOD to Israel and Joshua (he was about to depart) as they…
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Comfort – 2024.06.22
2 Corinthians 7:6 (KJV) Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;GOD is a GOD of comfort. He is the one who comforts those who are cast down and trust in Him. He can and will use people like here, Titus, to bring comfort.In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4…
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The great commission – HE IS WITH US ALWAYS – 2024.06.16
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MORE ON TEACHING – 2024.06.14
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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Being wise and simple – 2024.05.31
Romans 16:17-20 (KJV)17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.19 For…
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Conforming versus transforming – 2024.05.27
Conforming versus transforming – 2024.05.27Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove…
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Hearing and keeping His word – 2025.05.25
Proverbs 4:20-27 (KJV)20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it…
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Justification is just the beginning – 2024.05.20
Romans 5:1-11 (KJV)1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh…
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Mercy and judgement – 2024.05.18
Matthew 5:7 (KJV) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Do you need the blessing of mercy from GOD? Then be merciful.Do you need to escape the judgment of GOD? Then be merciful. James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.If we do…
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The gospel and judgement – 2024.05.17
Romans 2:16 (KJV) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.Let us look more into the gospel continuing from yesterday devotion “The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/05/16/the-power-of-the-gospel-2024-05-16/”Here in Romans we discover that there is a day of judgement coming. Proclamation of the coming judgment…
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The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16
Romans 1:16-17 (KJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall…
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Get ready Jesus is coming – 2024.05.15
Revelation 22:20 (KJV) He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.Are we ready for the LORD to come and take us with Himself?He is coming quickly. He wants His people to be ready and found walking in the Holy Spirit“Revelation 22:14 (KJV) Blessed are they that do…
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Unity of GOD and His people – 2024.05.12
John 17:21-23, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Colossians 1:27, 1 John 4:13, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 12:18 and Psalms 133:1-3
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Opening up to the LORD – 2024.05.10
Psalms 139:23-24, Psalms 139:14, Psalms 139:17, Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalms 138:7-8
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