Courage rekindled is the antidote to fear. I listen to the Apostle Paul encourage the believers at Corinth: 1 Corinthians 16:10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11 No one, […]
Let’s turn now to rekindling our courage. We need to have sufficient courage to face each day. And I don’t know about you, but sometimes courage is pretty hard to find, especially when the obstacles seem awfully big. Philippians 1:15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out […]
Luke 22:20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22 The Son of Man will go as […]
Luke 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little […]
Rekindle my faith. Isn’t that a perfect 3 word prayer when we lift our hearts to Jesus? It’s what the Apostle Peter is saying in 10 verses. It’s all about faith in Christ. First, Peter praises God because of what our faith is based upon: 1 Peter 1: 3 Praise be to the God and […]
Psalm 92:1 A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, 2 to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, 3 to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. 4 For […]
Perseverance isn’t always advancing to new ground. Sometimes it takes everything we’ve got simply to remain standing. Have you taken any arrows lately for your faith in Christ? Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your […]
The whole point of a rekindled perseverance is a second wind. Running the race all the way to completion. Finishing well. James 1:4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Many of us would prefer to quit thinking something along the lines of “When the going […]
It’s not just in the Church where we are called to serve. I am presently doing civic work as a volunteer. Isn’t that a waste of my Christian time? Not at all! We must rekindle our outlook toward an increasing sphere of service. Look at all the spheres of life mentioned in Ephesians 6:1 “Children, […]
Contentment and complacency are two different things. One is good. The other is not. Contentment and laziness do not go hand in hand either. Laziness is incompatible with service which flows out of a contented heart. Contentment is the passive receiving of God’s provision through an active trust. Service is the active use of what God […]
