Empowering the Believer


THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE

THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE 16th of Feb 2012 If Jesus is indeed the way, the truth and the life, then a life lived apart from Him is neither true nor real. Such is simply a farce, a sham.

QUENCH YOUR THIRST

QUENCH YOUR THIRST 9th of Feb 2012 The story of the Samaritan woman in John chapter 4 is one saturated with precious truths.  Jesus, upon encountering this woman, requests a drink of water from her.  A few verses on, He declares His ability to quench her spiritual thirst, being both the possessor and provider of... »

AVOID THE VOID

AVOID THE VOID 21st of Jan 2012 "For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns – broken cisterns that can hold no water." – Jeremiah 2 v 13 Neglecting our relationship with God is most foolish and dangerous.... »

A SURE THING

A SURE THING 10th of Jan 2012 In the Gospel of Luke 1 v 46 – 55, we read how Mary rejoices in the knowledge that the Saviour of the world had been conceived in her womb.  “For He who is mighty has done great things for me,” she cried, celebrating the goodness of God.  At that moment... »

GOD CAN DO IT AGAIN

GOD CAN DO IT AGAIN 22nd of Dec 2011 On what a remarkable journey the Gospel of Luke takes the reader.  For before even our Saviour is born into this world, we learn fantastic truths.  To both Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, the angel Gabriel appeared in all his glory, sharing... »

THE YOKE OF CHRIST

THE YOKE OF CHRIST 14th of Nov 2011 “Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart..”   – Matthew 11 v 28 – 30. The yoke of Jesus has always been a topic of intense... »

BREAD AND SNAKES

BREAD AND SNAKES 14th of Nov 2011 A popular verse in Christian circles is found in Matthew 7 v 7: “ Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”  In light of this scripture, it is discouraging when requests that are made in prayer are not... »



BURN UP, BURN ON

BURN UP, BURN ON 27th of Oct 2011 An interesting passage in Proverbs caught my attention, such being chapter 30, verses 15 – 16: “There are three things that are never satisfied, four never say, ‘Enough!’: the grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water — and... »

TEMPEST-TOSSED

TEMPEST-TOSSED 27th of Sep 2011 “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.  ‘There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked’” - Isaiah 57 v 20 – 21 “But let him ask in faith with no doubting, for he who... »

DEVOTION: Relationship before calling

DEVOTION: Relationship before calling 15th of Sep 2011 “FROM PAUL, a bond servant of Jesus Christ (the Messiah) called to be an apostle, (a special messenger) set apart to [preach] the Gospel (good news) of and from God…” – Romans 1 v 1 (Amplified) Within this verse lies a fundamental principle.  It is... »

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