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Which way will you choose: the way that leads to life or the way that leads to death? The Bible tells us that the way that leads to life is a narrow way, a way that very few people will choose, because it is not an easy way. It is the way of the cross. Few go there. Those who travel there are often seen in solitude and singularity. Matthew 7:13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Matthew 7:14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. We were entreated to make every effort to enter through the narrow door... Luke 13:24 "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. The way to death, on the other hand, is broad. Many people will choose to take this path. It is the great highway in which people go. They fall into it easily and without effort, and go without tho...

The Bible tells us that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD.. Prov 16:5a Initially, I didn't quite understand why pride is an abomination to God. God is extremely disgusted with a proud man. As a christian, sometimes we can become spiritually proud and self-satisfied. We pride ourselves on living a decent life, on being able to conduct ourselves honorably in life - never doing some of the seriously immoral things. In pride and boastfulness, we often feel that we are better than other church members, we serve faithfully and we are not so prone to sin against God. Pride is subtle and can invade our heart and life and once it is at work, we began to live a life independent from God. We no longer realize the need to depend on Him to live a victorious life. We become far from God and no longer living in His presence under His care and protection. Pride is the main cause of Satan's...

Sometimes, we think we are worthless, how can such a great God love us? If this is what you are thinking, perhaps you have to change your thinking. What God thinks of you and me count and it is true and the truth will set us free! We are more valuable than many sparrow. Matthew 10:31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 6: 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? If God take notice of the meanest creatures, even of the sparrows, much more He will take notice of you. In God's eyes, we are more valuable than all the sparrows in the world. The most reassuring part of God's love is the high price he paid for you and for me. This is the most expensive price tag God had paid to save us - the death of His beloved Son! Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still si...

The way George Muller prayed impressed me very much. He was a man of prayer. One of the way he prayed was by claiming God's promises. Whenever he had a prayer request, he would search for a promise in the Bible that fit that need. Next he would meditate on the scripture. According to Wilkipedia, Christian meditation is a form of prayer in which a structured attempt is made to get in touch with and deliberately reflect upon the revelations of God. Then he will plead for that promise before God. He didn't stop praying for anyone or anything until he got his request. He was fully convinced that God would answer his prayers. In his life, there was no plan B. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. Psalm 81:10 open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

The apostle Paul himself set a very good example on "Evangelism" for us to follow. He was very passionate and he had lived his whole life dedicated to the gospel. Below is an extraction from the Books of Acts:- Acts 20:18-22, 24, 27 18 “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, 19 serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; 20 how I kept back nothing that was helpful , but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house , 21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, 24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace ...

The good news is too good to keep to yourself. (odb) Last week, a few of us presented a skit about Paul witnessing to King Agrippa before the children. Though Paul was a prisoner, yet he did not allow his circumstances to drive him to despair. But instead, he took every opportunity to witness to King Agrippa and Governor Festus. Paul has a burning passion, an emotional fire, a spiritual force that made him share the good news of Jesus and His death and resurrection. Below is an extraction from the Bible: Acts 26:1-23 1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: 2 “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, 3 and especially so because you are well acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore, I beg you to listen to me patiently. 4 “The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I wa...

This morning, I read about the Circle of Blessing from the Book "Shepherding a Child's Heart' and this statement caught my attention:- "You must be obeyed for their (your children) sakes!" In the past, I always think that a child's obedience is just simply an issue between the parent and the child. This thinking is very wrong because it can cause us to overlook an offense without making an effort to restore our child back to God. In fact, obedience is an issue between the child and God in which the parent is God’s agent in drawing the child back within the circle of blessing. In Ephesians 6:1-3 God has drawn a circle of great blessing. Children are to live within the circle of submission to parental authority. Submission to parents means HONORING and OBEYING. Within that circle things will go well and they will enjoy long lives. When our children disobey, they move outside the circle of blessing which is a place of danger, it will not go well w...