We struggle to turn our attention to the eternal when the temporal is so strong, yet we are reminded in Acts 20:18-24 that our time is short. As we serve the Lord we need to understand that our lives are all about God working in and through us, and not what we can gain in reputation and power. Our enablement comes from the Lord, and it is the Lord that provides the ability to do those things that He has called us to do. Will you allow God to work in and through you today? If so remember that 2 Corinthians 4:7 reminds us that, “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” Always remember that God does not call the strong, He enables the weak!… READ MORE

One of the most controversial doctrines in Christianity, is the resurrection, yet the heart of Christianity is the empty tomb! After detailing the evidence for the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15:5-11, we are reminded of the importance of Christ resurrection in the same chapter from verses 12-19, and it is summarized in verse 17 which says, “If Christ is not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.” Verses 20-28 shares the importance of the resurrection by reminding us in verse 20 that, “now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” Jesus’ resurrection is proof that there is something beyond this life, and for those who have a relationship with Him there is the promise of new life. As a result of this great chapter on the resurrection, we are told in 1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vain in the lord.” You see my friends, our ultimate victory over death is a motive for faithful service. Are you busy for God?… READ MORE