“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” Matthew 17:21 Prayer and fasting are non-negotiable requirements for access to revelation, which comes principally from Word study. Prayer and Word Study (Psalm 119:18) Clearly, it is essential to study the Bible prayerfully. This could be said to be the first step in understanding […]
As God is the only One who can meet all your needs, it is important that you rely on Him alone. Any move towards getting help from another source amounts to double-dealing, and God cannot perform for people who stand between two opinions. Your expectation is either from Him or you are not ready for […]
Praising God is also an essential part of the faith walk. The Psalmist says, “God inhabits the praises of His people. (paraphrased)”. Psalm 22:3 This is because “Praise is comely unto God.” Psalm 147:1 We have been created essentially as praise beings, to show forth the glory of God by our words and deeds. God […]
The fear of God entails having a holy reverence for His Word. When you do that, you will not fall into any form of sin. The subject of sin has been brought up at this stage because it is a fundamental hindrance to the effectual working of faith. Just as love is a fundamental prerequisite […]
“Love the Lord thy God with all they heart, and with all thy soul, and with all they mind, and with al they strength.” Mark 12:30 Finally, the believer should not forget to add to his faith, a willingness and gladness of heart to serve the Lord, in whatever role he or she may be […]
“Because you say: I am rich, I have become wealthy, and I need nothing, and because you do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.” (Revelation 3:17) The consequence of lives without intimacy with God is the corruption that infiltrates the church. Today, it is difficult to see a difference between […]
“No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.“ Matthew 5:15 When I speak of influence, I am not referring to influence derived from financial power. Today, for many people, including numerous Christians, having a lot of […]
“If a man therefore purges himself from these things, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21) Some Christians are vessels of honor, while others are vessels for dishonorable use. The quality of the vessel someone represents is not determined by God […]
“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends…” (John 15:15) Intimacy with God has several levels. It is important for you to know your position in relation to these different levels of intimacy with God so that you can determine how to […]
“Then Peter opened his mouth and said, ‘In truth, I perceive that God shows no partiality.‘” (Acts 10:34) When considering the different levels of intimacy with God, one might ask: Does God distinguish between His children? If so, wouldn’t that be favoritism? Know this—God has no “favorite” children. He does not prefer some people over […]
