A heart for Compassion, A Hand to Give
/in Steadfast Hope“Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” — James 2:17 James reminds us that we demonstrate our faith by our actions. The needs in our world are varied and overwhelming but when we love our neighbor as ourselves, as Jesus said (Mark12:31), we reach people with God’s love. Open our eyes, […]
Wear the Full Armor of God
/in Steadfast Hope“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” — 1Peter5:8 In their natural habitat, the hunger of a lion tell them to go hunting. They seek the young, weak, sick or injured. Peter used “a roaring lion” as a metaphor for Satan. He […]
Abandon Yourself to Your Guide
/in Steadfast Hope“Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken” — Joshua21:45 The newly commissioned leader of Israel, Joshua had hundreds of thousands of Israelites looking to him to lead them. However, God didn’t give him a detailed script, He gave him the assurance that He would go with him. God said […]