When it comes to the ‘work of the Lord,’ it is essential to remember that it is His work, not ours. We must avoid reducing this notion to a mere platitude. This understanding emphasizes that the Lord has sovereign authority over whom He sends, with what gifts, at what time, and to what place. When…
Tonight, I would like to say a few words as to the meaning, the importance, and the place of the law according to God’s word. Romans 10:4 shows us that in our present dispensation, the law has no place whatsoever. When the Lord Jesus was crucified, the law came to an end. The Lord…
Agur, the son of Jakeh, was a humble and godly man. Two prayer requests were very important to him, as he himself reported. One detail in his request to God stands out. It becomes clear that we in the 21st century can learn a lot from this ancient prayer of Agur: “The words of Agur,…
Do you hope you’ll have the opportunity to turn to Christ after death? Unfortunately, many people think so. They hope that God will be merciful towards them at the “gate of heaven“ and that salvation will still be possible then. But let’s be honest. What is your reason for thinking that way? People who want…
As Christians, we are privileged to live in personal fellowship with our Lord. At the same time, however, we are also brought together with other Christians to walk our path together with them, to follow our Lord, and to serve Him. This common path also includes the gatherings of believers that we are allowed to…
Sexual feelings are completely normal. These feelings usually appear for the first time during the teenage years. Sexuality was designed by God and has nothing to do with sin. However, in our sex-obsessed culture, sexuality is misused for sinful things. Whether it’s television or movies, advertising or even fashion: there is a sensual overload everywhere…
It is interesting to study the way God extended His guidance to these early messengers of the Cross. It consisted mainly in prohibiting their movement when they attempted to take a course other than the right one. When they wanted to turn to the left, toward Asia, He stopped them. When they sought to turn…
Sometimes evangelizing is difficult—the critical unbeliever asks difficult questions or brings arguments against the faith that are not so easy to refute. This danger can be an obstacle for some brothers and sisters to witness for the Lord Jesus. But at this point, the Bible has a great example for us: the man born blind…
A continuation The Acts of the Apostles is the continuation of a report that the evangelist Luke addressed to Theophilus. You could also say that it is the second part of an extensive treatise. In his first account, his Gospel, Luke reported: “What Jesus began both to do and to teach until the day He…
In Romans 12 verse 1, we are told to offer our bodies to God as a living sacrifice. One question that arises is what motivation we should have for doing this. The answer is – out of gratitude for the mercies of God, which are described in the first eight chapters. Devotion does not come…
As we look at the world today, we see that all around us, there is turmoil. There is political agitation and social disorder, and economically, there is unrest. We should expect this lack of peace in a world that has rejected the Prince of Peace! But what is even more alarming is the lack of…
In our Christian life, it is not only a question of what we hear, but also how we hear. It is possible to listen to the Word of God with an indifferent attitude. We can read the Bible like any other book without thinking that the Almighty is speaking to us. We can listen with…
The first three chapters of Ephesians show what we have received by the grace of God: We are holy in Christ and blameless before God in love, we have been brought to sonship, we have received the Holy Spirit, and much more. Paul also shows the common blessings: Christians are members of the body of…
They were twelve men. Twelve whom Jesus Christ had called to follow Him. But the Lord Jesus knew their inner selves, their weaknesses, their doubts, their hopes. And He also knew that only eleven of them had a genuine relationship of the heart with Him. Only for these eleven was He truly their Lord and…
Just as the hands and eyes of the Lord Jesus make a deep impression on us, His feet also touch our hearts. Let’s take a look at some biblical passages: Luke 2:7: “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger because there was no…
For most Christians, marriage at a certain age is a matter of course. But what is true for “most” is not valid for everyone. We all know “singles,” people who are not (yet) married. The reasons may be different. Maybe you are one of them and have consciously decided not to get married. Or you…
Why should Daniel not be afraid here? Because God loved him! When I know that someone loves me, I am aware that this person means well to me, is prepared to make sacrifices for me, and is willing to stand by me unconditionally. The daily awareness that the Lord loves us changes everything. Even when…
“While the king is at his table, my spikenard sends forth its fragrance” (Song of Solomon 1:12) So spoke the bride of Solomon when she sat at his table. She had something to offer that was appreciated by the king. It should be noted that this offering was offered in silence, but the effect was…
While it is true that there are no degrees of fitness for heaven, it is also true that there will be degrees of reward in heaven. The Judgment Seat of Christ will be a place of review and reward where some will be rewarded more than others. Also, there will be differing capacities for enjoying…
The poor widow is on her way to the funeral of her only son. Her heart is bleeding, and her eyes are watering. Suddenly, someone comes up to her. His eyes show the same pain. For the man, it feels as if his own son has died. The woman’s pain is his pain. His heart…