Prioritise Strengthening Over Expansion
Today’s Church talk addresses a series of concerns any servant of God would have come across at some point in their lives. Let us receive this wisdom from those who have walked before us.
Overthrown in the Wilderness
(1 Corinthians 10:5 ESV)
“Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness.”
Sounded like One Person
(2 Chronicles 5:13 ICB)
“Those who blew the trumpets and those who sang together sounded like one person. They praised and thanked the Lord. They sang as they played their trumpets, cymbals and other instruments. They praised the Lord with this song: “The Lord is good. His love continues forever.” Then the Temple of the Lord was filled with a cloud.”
Deliberate Pursuit
(1 Corinthians 9:10 FBV)
“Wasn’t he directing this at us? Surely this was written for us—for anyone who plows should plow in hope and anyone who threshes should hope to share in the harvest.”
Match His Greatness
(2 Chronicles 2:5 GNB)
“I intend to build a great temple, because our God is greater than any other god.”
Win Your Freedom
1 Corinthians 7:21 (CEV)
“Are you a slave? Don’t let that bother you. But if you can win your freedom, you should.”
Know No Evil
Ecclesiastes 8:5 (DARBY)
“Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart knoweth time and manner.”
Always Start Bible Reading with Prayer – Aldrin Bogi
Here’s Pastor Priji’s conversation with Aldrin Bogi on studying, meditating and understanding the word of God in a wholesome way. Aldrin Bogi is the south asia director of Biblica, International Bible Society. You can connect with Aldrin on Facebook or Twitter.
Hallelujah Lifestyle
Psalms 117:2 (HCSB)
“For His faithful love to us is great; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah!”
Make Room
Luke 22:11 (NLT)
“say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?’”
Thriving Under Changing Seasons
Here’s Apostle Priji sharing some practical keys for couples on how to adapt during the changes and transitions that occur during the period of marriage.
Transformed by Revelation
Isaiah 54:10 (NLT)
“For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.”