Tag: courage

I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. Mark 10:15 The phrase, I tell you the truth, is Scriptures way of saying to pay close attention to this. Throughout Jesus ministry, He emphasized profound simplicity rather than worldly wisdom. People in…

“If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 Unbelief is a terrible and heavy yoke, which keeps us from receiving everything that God meant for us in this life. One of the primary goals or objectives…

The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me. Matthew 25:40 In our warped society, people become steppingstones for promotion and advancement instead of treasuring our relationships with people. It is very easy for any one of us…

Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:12-13 The deception of wickedness has increased the power and scope of fear and anxiety in our society. This anxiety and fear has robbed people of the time and ability…

Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 We find ourselves in a fragile and vulnerable human body looking for a way…

Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. Matthew 19:29-30 Fear and sin forces us…

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times but seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22 Peter asked this question to define a boundary for unforgiveness. It is just like us humans…

For where two or three come together in My name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 Fear thrives when it can promote isolation, division and rumor. It is in this division and disunity that fear gains power and influence among men and groups of people. It is a lot easier to fear trouble when…

What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26 When we pursue a lifestyle of anger, bitterness and unforgiveness, we follow the world’s advice. When we follow this path, we place ourselves in…