Faith

Faith and Wisdom Work Together

 

Sometimes it seems as if faith and wisdom belong to two different groups of people.  Some people seem to have the gift of faith while others are wise. Faith and wisdom appear to be mutually exclusive of each other but they are not. In order to operate in faith we need Godly wisdom, and if we want to operate in Godly wisdom, we still need faith to step into the unknown. To be truly effective in the Kingdom of God, we need both wisdom and faith to navigate through life successfully.

Seeking Jesus

The marvelous birth of Jesus was first shared with some shepherds out in the field. These were unknown men that were not the influencers in the society. They didn’t have any education, social status, or followers in the world, but God chose to reveal this beautiful news to them first! What they had was child-like faith, and they believed when they heard the good news! …

The Ways of the Kingdom (Part IV)

The Bible tells us that “...the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds…” (See 2 Corinthians 10:4). When it comes to fighting, the Kingdom of God operates the opposite of the ways of the world. Winning in the Kingdom of God is about seeing people’s hearts and minds changed by the power of the gospel! …

An Ethiopian Eunuch Encounters God (Part I)

Philip was directed by the angel of the Lord to go on a desert path even though the angel did not give him a specific reason. Philip’s obedience led to an Ethiopian Eunuch encountering Jesus. When God leads us in a certain direction, it won’t always be understood with the natural mind, but He has a purpose for it. …

Called to be Fishermen of Men (Part III)

Fishermen understand that to be successful in fishing, they need different kinds of baits depending on the type of fish they are trying to catch.  Similarly, when we try to reach people for Jesus we need to be sensitive to people’s needs and not assume that every person can be reached the same way. The Apostle Paul said that he became all things to all people, so they can be saved (See 1Corinthians 9:22b). …

The Land of Promise (Part IV)

The Israelites who came out of Egypt desired to see the land of promise, but only Joshua and Caleb made it from that generation. What was different about these two? What was about Joshua and Caleb that gave them success!? What allowed them to have a sustaining faith in the face of the same trying circumstances that the others experienced!?