Do Not Fall Into The Trap Of Compromise
The evil one is surely no match for God. Thus, when the devil cannot stop us from worshipping God, he deceitfully leads us to traps of compromises, so that we cannot worship God wholeheartedly. What are the 4 traps of compromises that Pharaoh set for Moses and the Israelites, which should also be alarms for us?
Ten Plagues, Same Purpose
Many people pursue signs and wonders, as they think that God’s display of great power can only benefit them. But is it possible that God’s power be terrifying too? The Bible tells us that the plagues Egypt suffered were also “signs and wonders” from God. They were in fact the mighty display of God’s power to judge Egypt for disobeying Him. Can mere man withstand God? If can’t, why not cease our struggle with God and yield to Him?
Be Careful When All Is Well With You
We all naturally desire to be in a state of peace and prosperity. Even when we follow God, we also hope that God can bless us with many good things. And since our God is a loving and kind God, it is also not surprising if He indeed showers us with good things. But why did God warn His people to be careful when all is well with them?
Christ was Forsaken so that We Will Not be Abandoned
No one likes to be abandoned, for it implies that we are not important, not cared for, not loved. To be abandoned and forgotten by men is bad enough, but the worst form of abandonment is to be forsaken by God. Yet, that was exactly the kind of abandonment Jesus suffered for our sake. Why did God forsake His Son and why did Jesus allow Himself to be forsaken?
Counterfeit Power Is No Match For God
We all love power and we worship God precisely because we think He is powerful to help us, protect us and give us what we want. Yet power can be deceiving and lead us to a wrong faith. So we must consider is every power good and right? Are all powers worth following?
Be Faithful, Not Fickle, Toward God
Humans are fickle, we can be praising God one day and blaming Him the next. It is easy for humans to ascribe praises to God when we see His signs and wonders. We can praise God when everything goes well with our lives and when we receive tangible blessings. But what if God doesn’t meet our expectations? Will we be tempted to turn away from Jesus then?
Be Surprised By God
We all have our own ideas of how God should answer our prayers, how He should help us, and what He should give us, but our God is a God of surprises and His work is not confined to our expectations or desires. Some of His surprises bring us relief while some may make us apprehensive. But can you still trust that God will surprise you for your good and for His glory? Will you be open to be surprised by God?
Be Assured Because Of God’s Mighty Hand
We like to hear nice words and sweet promises, but a promise is just a promise unless it can be fulfilled. Thankfully, our God is not just a promise-maker, but also a promise-keeper. His mighty hand will ensure His promises are all delivered. When discouragement hits us and wavers our faith in God’s promises, let us think of God’s mighty hand, so that our feeble hands can be strengthened to continue doing His work.
Not To Be Shaken By Setbacks While Serving God
We tend to assume that things will go well with us when we obey God. Thus, some people were taken aback when their obedience is followed by contradictory outcomes. So how can we face discouraging setbacks and obstacles when we serve God?
Joy And Sorrow Intermingled
Joy and sorrow are present in every one’s life, just that certain people experience joy more often, while others taste sorrow more frequently. And we often thought that joy is mutually exclusive from sorrow. If one feels sorrowful, he cannot at the same time feel joyful, or can he? We cannot avoid the sorrows of living in this fallen world, but how can we taste joy in the midst of sorrows? What is the purpose of both joy and sorrow in our lives?
