The Importance of Presenting Children to God When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” Mark 10:14 NLT In today’s passage, we see a scene…
Me and My House Will Serve the Lord But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my…
The Art of Instructing for Eternity Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6 NLT In a world that fiercely competes for the attention and heart of our children, spiritual education cannot be something we leave to chance or solely to Sunday school. Protecting…
The Holy Spirit Convicts the Heart “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment;” John 16:8 NKJV Often, in our eagerness to see a change in the people we love, we try to become judges or prosecutors of their lives. We point out their mistakes,…
Do Not Leave Your Children Behind Moses replied, “We will all go—young and old, our sons and daughters, and our flocks and herds. We must all join together in celebrating a festival to the Lord.” Exodus 10:9 NLT In the negotiation between Moses and Pharaoh, the enemy tried a recurring tactic: allowing the adults to…
Your Entire Family Belongs to God “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” Acts 16:31 NLT Often, when a family member comes to the knowledge of Christ, they feel a deep burden for those who have not yet surrendered their lives to the Lord. It is…
No “Buts” When Following the Lord But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62, NKJV Often, we come to God with a willing heart, but with a list of conditions in our hands. We say, “I will…
Breaking the Chains of Lukewarmness But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! Revelation 3:16 NLT Spiritual lukewarmness is one of the most dangerous states a believer can find themselves in because it is a state of self-deception. Unlike the “cold,” who recognizes their…
The Danger of Following God from a Distance “All right, go ahead,” Pharaoh replied. “I will let you go into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to the Lord your God. But don’t go too far away. Now hurry and pray for me.” Exodus 8:28 NLT In this passage, we see one of the enemy’s subtlest…
Beware of the Trap of Spiritual Idleness Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich. Proverbs 10:4 NLT In the Christian life, it is common to confuse resting in God’s grace with spiritual passivity. Many believers fall into a state of stagnation where they stop feeding their relationship with the Lord, stop serving, and…