Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15:22 When we talk about the importance of developing this discipline of saying ‘Yes’ to God, we often associate it with God being demanding of us — as if He is some heartless being, calling all the shots, and leaving us with no choice.  Although He does have the power to call all the shots– the truth is, He is the furthest thing away from being forceful.While He is all ...

Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. – Matthew 25:21 Introduction Matthew chapter 25, from verse 14 to 30, begins with Jesus talking about The Parable of the Talents. In this parable Jesus describes a man who calls in his servants and informs them that he will be going away for a while. In his absence he asks them to care for his estate, and entrusts each servant with some talents according to what he knew about their character and ...

Written By Guest Writer: Ebenzer Endriyas Now the day before Saul came, the Lord had revealed this to Samuel: “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.” When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.” – 1 Samuel 9:15-17 Have you ever wondered what your purpose was? Or What God made you to do. Figuring ...

There quite a few references in the scripture where we see Jesus openly inviting individuals to follow Him. But what does that really mean? Considering the world we live in, what does it look like to respond to His eternal invitation of following Him? There is a specific story that I have been meditating on found in Matthew chapter 4, verses 18-22. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.  And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will ...

[…] So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God. – Luke 12:13-21 When we hear the word “rich”, or “riches”, the first association we make is earthly possessions, status, comfort, wealth etc.  Whether we are Christians or not, we all strive to live a life in which we can accumulate as much of that as we possibly can.  But, what does the Word of God tell us about riches? And what is defined as true “riches”? In attempt to answer these questions, let’s start off by looking at the verse ...