
Motivation for service: Seeing the glory of the Lord
When we have the glory of the Lord before our eyes, it also makes us aware of our weaknesses and failures. But we need this humbling view in order to

When we have the glory of the Lord before our eyes, it also makes us aware of our weaknesses and failures. But we need this humbling view in order to

When confronted by the prophet Nathan about his sins against Uriah and Bathsheba, David confessed and was assured that he had been forgiven. But although he was forgiven, the consequences

When does this resigned “I can’t do this” (or: “I am not able to do that”) come over our lips? That happens when we look at ourselves. That was the

Abiding in Christ presents our privilege, as well as our responsibility, to constantly walk in dependence upon Christ. As one has said, abiding in Christ is practical, habitual nearness of

When we have the glory of the Lord before our eyes, it also makes us aware of our weaknesses and failures. But we need this humbling view in order to be able to serve the great Lord effectively. We see this in many men of God. Let their experiences spur

When confronted by the prophet Nathan about his sins against Uriah and Bathsheba, David confessed and was assured that he had been forgiven. But although he was forgiven, the consequences of his sins would be very grave, not only for his life personally but also with regard to the honor

Abiding in Christ presents our privilege, as well as our responsibility, to constantly walk in dependence upon Christ. As one has said, abiding in Christ is practical, habitual nearness of heart to Him. If we have learned that fruit is the reproduction of the character of Christ, expressed by “love,

When does this resigned “I can’t do this” (or: “I am not able to do that”) come over our lips? That happens when we look at ourselves. That was the case with Moses: “I alone am not able to carry all this people, because it is too heavy for me.

Daniel had made known and interpreted to Nebuchadnezzar the dream he had forgotten. The great king was outwardly impressed by it—but not inwardly changed; he had not yet broken with his sins; his conscience had not been reached. This can be seen from the fact that he honors Daniel before

Aug 27, 2026 • 2:17
This article is about how encountering God’s glory humbles believers, reveals their sin and weakness, and prepares them for service. Through Isaiah, Peter, Paul, and John, it shows Christ’s power to cleanse, call, and commission people for His work.
Aug 26, 2026 • 2:04
This article is about how David and Manasseh were forgiven after serious sin and repentance, yet still faced lasting consequences. It warns that even forgiven sins can damage God’s honor, influence others toward evil, and give enemies reason to blaspheme.
Aug 26, 2026 • 3:29
“Jesus said, ‘Take away the stone.’ Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, ‘Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory…
Aug 25, 2026 • 1:33
This article is about how the world’s praise can be shallow and fleeting. Using Nebuchadnezzar’s reaction to Daniel and the crowd’s reversal toward Paul, it warns that exaggerated favor can quickly turn into hostility without true inner change.
Aug 25, 2026 • 3:03
God’s creative power can be observed in many ways. We see it in the depths of the universe, but also in the small things of our earth—in our case, one of the smallest birds in the world. "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His…
Aug 25, 2026 • 1:23
When does this resigned “I can’t do this” (or: “I am not able to do that”) come over our lips? That happens when we look at ourselves. That was the case with Moses: “I alone am not able to carry all this people, because it is too heavy for me.…
Aug 25, 2026 • 1:45
This episode is about abiding in Christ as both privilege and responsibility: only by living in dependence on His presence can believers bear “fruit” that reflects His character. It stresses that fruit isn’t produced by striving for it, but by focusing on Christ—“without Me you can do nothing.”