Acts 19:21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
Paul understood that he needed to go to Jerusalem and then to Rome. However, what Paul did not understand is the […]
Acts 18:3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
Paul was in a period of waiting of his life. Paul understood that he had been sent out by the church as a team with Silas. Silas was still working with Timothy in […]
Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
We are instructed to diligently add temperance to our faith, virtue, and knowledge. In this passage, Paul is admonishing us how we are to live our lives if we are not going to make […]
Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
This is the second time in this passage that Christ commands us not to worry about our daily needs. Christ knows our human nature and how easy it is for us to start worrying […]
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Is your heart right before God? When you have a pure heart, it means that you sin less because you understand that sinning grieves both you and God because of the damage it does to your relationship. A pure heart is a heart […]
Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
God tells us that Moses was a man who was very meek. (Numbers 12:3). In Matthew 11:29, Jesus commands us, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart. God desires that you learn to develop […]
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
What is your purpose in life? If you have no purpose, you will live your life aimlessly, moving from opportunity to opportunity never satisfied.
Joseph had a vision for his life. Joseph understood that he was to be […]
Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
You have heard about those individuals who are deep in debt because they spend a large portion of their budget on the local lottery or gambling. These individuals are always trying to get rich quick. […]
Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Seek and you shall find. It is not always easy to seek the Lord, but the rewards of understanding the will of God will always be worth the effort. Just as a gold miner must actively seek for gold in […]
Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
You know your weaknesses. You know which temptations you are more likely than not to yield to. A wise man is one who knows where they are weak and they ensure that they do not put themselves […]
Proverbs 26:27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
Vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord. It is your job to get those who do you wrong. It is not your duty to take matters into your own hands and make the life […]
Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
It is a part of the plan of God to hide from you HIS perfect will. God does not hide HIS perfect will so you cannot find it; God conceals his perfect will […]
Proverbs 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
God expects you to be diligent. If you are diligent, HE will reward you. In 2 Peter 1:4-7, we are told about eight precious promises that you can obtain. The eight precious promises are […]
Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
What is the most valuable thing to you? Is it the amount of money in your pocket book or is it your reputation? It is one thing what you think of yourself, but it is […]
Proverbs 20:22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord (Romans 12:19). You are not God. God does not need you to be going around repaying evil to everyone who does evil to you. Instead, God desires that […]
Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You must add knowledge of the ways of God to your life if you desire to live a life that is […]
Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Someone, at some time in your life is going to do something to hurt you. How you handle that situation determines the character that God has developed in you. If you become angry, you have allowed […]
Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Will you obtain the knowledge of the ways of God? Have you established your path so that you might obtain a closer relationship with God?
Would Columbus ever discover America had he simply dreamed about it back home in Europe […]
Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
Have you ever met a young man who acted like he was invincible? He has not yet had a major accident nor has he seen just how frail he is in this world. Through the hard knocks of life, he will […]
Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Who are the men that are worshiped today? They are strong men, men who do great things. Sport starts, Hollywood actors who play the role of a hero, and rich men […]
Proverbs 14:16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
How do you respond to temptation? Do you run to temptation or do you flee away? Your response to temptation demonstrates whether you are a fool or a wise individual.
A fool is confident in his or her ability to […]
Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him quickly.
Why does God allow terrible things to happen to me? One of the reasons you may face certain trials and difficulties may just have to do with your sin. No one likes to admit it, but it is […]
Proverbs 13:19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
A wedding day is one of the most important days in the life of most young woman. She has been dreaming about this day for as long as she can remember. Her desires to be married […]
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Are you diligent in your work or would others characterize you as a sloth? Joseph was a diligent man and it did not matter where he was, he gained favor in the sight of those whom he was working […]
Proverbs 12:3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
How firm is your foundation? When the storms of life hit you, is your life built upon the Rock or is it built upon the sand?
There will come a time in your life where you will […]
Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Every day you have a choice in what you are going to do. You can choose to do the will of God, or you can choose to do that which is right in your own eyes. Those who […]
Proverbs 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
A fool does that which is right in his own eyes and he enjoys doing it. Think of a professional athlete who makes their living doing a game that they love to play. For them, it is […]
Genesis 37:19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.
Jacob had sent his son Joseph to see how his brothers were doing. While Joseph was still a ways off, his brothers saw him and they conspired against him. Joseph’s brothers did not love their brother. In fact, they despised their brother because of […]
Proverbs 7:4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
How valuable do you consider wisdom and understanding? How much are you willing to associate with the higher standards of God? Many are willing to proclaim that they are Christians, but when you examine their life, they do not embrace the principles […]
Genesis 37:4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him.
Jacob loved Joseph and he gave Joseph a coat of many colors. Joseph’s brothers saw the coat and rather than love their brother, they allowed their jealousy to build […]
