by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Proverbs 10:21a – The lips of the righteous feed many… Someone has rightly paraphrased this proverb, “Good feeds both itself and others.” One of the reasons that righteous words are valuable is that they benefit others spiritually. The...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Psalm 34:1 – I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Notice David’s determination here. He says, “I will bless the Lord.” The word ‘bless’ means to confer happiness upon another. It’s...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. The call to courage addressed to Joshua was based on the promise of God’s presence. This did not minimize...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Genesis 41:37-38 – So the advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants. And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?” The man whom Pharaoh recognized as capable...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Matthew 23:11-12 – But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. True greatness is not manufactured, it can only come from God as you obey Him. If you exalt...
