Today, I find myself contemplating what it means to be rebellious toward God. The story of Jonah comes to mind—a man who dared to say “no” to God. Should we admire Jonah for his bravery, for standing up to a path he didn’t agree with, or should we see his actions as rebellious and deserving…
Category: Devotion
Shining Bright: Bringing Jesus into the Workplace
Tomorrow is my first day in my new job. I want to inspire my coworkers and draw them closer to Jesus. I’m going to pray for God’s help in doing this.
Quote of the day: I know that my Redeemer lives
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. — Job 19:25
One Single Light
The One Signle Light is so touching. It reminds me something. One single light, one light in the dark,One light shining brightly all alone at night,Burn clear, burn strong with brilliance beaming,Burn with a light as bright as day. One single light, one light in the dark,One light shining brightly all alone at night,A sign…
Use skill, diplomacy and courage
“The early church was facing an unexpected crisis and the apostle Paul had to use every ounce of his courage and determination, combined with skill and diplomacy, to avoid a damaging division and split in the church,” said Nicky Gumbel.
Turn to God in times of trouble
“The wrong kind of sorrow, typified by Saul in the Old Testament and Judas Iscariot, did not lead to repentance but rather to death: ‘worldly sorrow brings death’ (v.10c). The Corinthians, like King David (see Psalm 51) and the apostle Peter, responded in the right way,” said Nicky Gumbel. They allowed it to draw them…
Fruitfulness comes from faithfulness to God
“Lord, thank you for your amazing faithfulness to me. Help me to be faithful to you even in the difficult times of temptation, disappointment and discouragement. Like Joseph, may my life be fruitful, ” said Nicky Gumbel. If your life is to be fruitful you have to stay faithful to God in the difficult times….
Ministry that gives life
“Not everyone can or will read books – but everyone you encounter can, and will, read your life, ” said Nicky Gumbel. It is the difference between a religion of rules and regulations (which ultimately none of us can keep) and a relationship with God through Jesus, which brings life, and life in all its…