Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting committed them to the Lord in whom they had put their trust. Acts 14:23 How do you manage your priorities? What is God’s calling for you? Any appointment into an office in service to the Lord is a serious matter and must be taken seriously. […]

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. And God granted his request. 1 Chron. 4:10 The prayer of Jabez has made its rounds in books, talks, etc. People are always […]

And will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 In some circumstances keeping the main thing the main thing is easier said than done. Nevertheless, we must keep on striving in the right direction and not give up. The apostles apparently picked up the right priorities of life and ministry from Jesus Christ and […]

Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did – with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the law of Moses. 2 Kings 23:25. Israel had a few good kings who started and ended well according to God’s assessment. […]

The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Acts 5:41 If the definition of “Joy/Rejoice” is intense gladness, rapture, delight, exult, make merry, etc. Chambers Dictionary), then it is ludicrous for the apostles who were beaten publicly and disgraced to rejoice. What is the secret for their joy? Recall that […]

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:16. It seems to me that the adage: “One with God is majority” came from this verse. Elisha knew God as the Lord of Host. He did not need to see God’s army that are always around His children. […]

Elijah went before the people and said, “how long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing. 1 Kings 18:21 One attribute that is common to good fathers, teachers, friends, pastors, etc. is boldness to tell the truth even if it hurts the […]

Reaching, Touching and Changing Lives through Evangelism and Church Planting. Matt. 28:19-20 The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in the USA is saddened by the murder of Mr. George Floyd by a policeman who swore to serve and protect lives. We weep as a nation because of our disregard for life not just in Floyd’s case but in so many […]

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 I am not a car guy and know very little about cars. But one thing that never ceases to amaze me is people who buy […]

And said, O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below – you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. 1 Kings 8:23 It is true that God is Love and that He loves everyone since He created us for His own pleasure. […]