Posts with the tag “commitment”

“The fear of mankind lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.” - Proverbs 29:25   Fear can be a powerful force. It often holds us back from stepping into our true calling. When faced with intimidating situations, like the ones Daniel encountered, it’s easy to let the fear of people overshadow our faith in God.  In both Daniel chapters 2 and 5, he found himself in precarious positions,...  Read More

“But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.” - Revelation 3:4    In His letter to the church at Sardis, Jesus issues a crucial command: strengthen what remains. This isn’t a one-time action but a continuous, ongoing effort. The original Greek emphasizes the need to keep on strengthening, indicating that this is ...  Read More

"Yet you are holding on to my name and did not deny your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness who was put to death among you, where Satan lives." - Revelation 2:13   In Revelation 2:13, Jesus extends a powerful compliment to the church at Pergamum. Despite living in a place described as “where Satan’s throne is,” they held on to His name and did not deny their faith. This ...  Read More

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." - Romans 12:1   There's a big difference between commitment and surrender, a truth I learned firsthand during a memorable experience in Egypt. Standing before a predominantly Muslim congregation, I was sharing the Gospel t...  Read More