8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it would leave me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” (1 Corinthians 12:8 CSB) I have written many times about Paul’s thorn. One aspect of this is that he prayed over it three times and … Read more
19 Don’t stifle the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19 CSB) While staying in step with the Spirit is what we should desire, we should take every measure to not stifle the Spirit. What might we do in our normal life to stifle or in some translations, quench the Spirit? Often, I think, it would be through our … Read more
25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25 CSB) Consider today what it truly means to keep in step with the Spirit. Yes, as our scripture says, it means that we live by the Spirit, but do we truly understand the depth of meaning here? To be … Read more
13 For if we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. (2 Corinthians 5:13 CSB) Have you ever done anything for your faith (for God) that others thought you were out of your mind? Probably not, most will never go to this extent in their … Read more
66 Teach me good judgment and discernment,for I rely on your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,but now I keep your word.68 You are good, and you do what is good;teach me your statutes. (Psalms 116:66-68 CSB) We sometimes need to be taught a lesson. Possibly even a painful one. However, God is faithful to forgive and … Read more