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...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
1 Timothy 6:17 – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Christianity does not require a vow of poverty or the forsaking of wealth, for...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Philippians 2:14 – Do all things without complaining and disputing, Before their testimony for Christ could ever be effective in the community where they lived, the Philippians needed to set some things straight in their own assembly. Evidently the believers...
