The Dynamics of Unbelief

The Dynamics of Unbelief

Unbelief may sound passive. However, unbelief is actually a position involving just as much faith as belief. Unbelief is as strongly committed to its view of the world as belief is. The only thing is, the Israelites were believing that God is not as good as Moses,...
OBEDIENCE IS THE WAY TO TRUE FREEDOM

OBEDIENCE IS THE WAY TO TRUE FREEDOM

As children growing up, we often related obedience to being in bondage or being restricted to a set of do’s and don’ts. The older generation were in fear that if they obeyed, it would lead to their death (Num. 14:3). In reality, it was their unbelief that caused them...
God’s Promise to His Servants

God’s Promise to His Servants

Georges Seurat created a great artistic masterpiece called, Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884–1886). Standing about a foot close to it, you can only see tiny colorful dots. However, if you step away from it at a considerable distance, you see a...
Give to God’s Work

Give to God’s Work

According to Exodus 25, the Israelites contributed to the holy work of building God’s tabernacle. What is the purpose of this offering? The Lord said, “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them” (Exo. 25:8). At the end of the day, the main...
Giving is a Heart Issue

Giving is a Heart Issue

Since it is a given that whatever we offer belongs to God and came from Him to begin with, the only thing we can do is to give cheerfully and wholeheartedly. According to Exodus 25:2b, the offering that each individual must bring in must come from each man whose heart...
Giving to God

Giving to God

The church member is not paying the price of admission or paying our dues. We are offering something to God as an expression of our adoration and praise We are dedicating our wealth to God by giving back the portion God commands to be given back. Psalm 96:8 says,...