Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. There is something special about reaching out and helping others in need when you yourself are going through your own difficulties. It’s where we find the greatest peace when we put ourselves aside and show concern about the problems of … Read more
1 Corinthians 12:28 (NKJV) 28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. And God has appointed these in the church. But today, let’s look at one that is probably the least desired; the gift that everyone … Read more
Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. As we recently celebrated Thanksgiving Day here in America, I got up early to prepare my turkey and side dishes. After dinner I rested and ended up falling asleep. … Read more
Psalm 34:17 (NKJV) 17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. Many times, helping others can be an inconvenience for us. It can take up our time, when we could be getting other things done. It can take away from something we might rather be doing. … Read more
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NKJV) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil… Being kind is something we all must practice every day, even when we are focused … Read more
Matthew 11:28-29 (NKJV) 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Freeing up our lives for Him, and staying … Read more
Philippians 2:4 (NKJV) 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. We need to look out for ourselves for sure. But it doesn’t stop there. The church needs to consider the wellbeing of others too. We, as believers in Christ individually, make up … Read more
Proverbs 19:17 (NKJV) 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. Wow! When we help others and do kind things for those in need, we are actually lending to the Lord. How many of us knew this? Being God’s children, we think it would … Read more
Deuteronomy 22:4 (NKJV) 4 “You shall not see your brother’s donkey or his ox fall down along the road, and hide yourself from them; you shall surely help him lift them up again. Helping our brothers is something God commands us to do. It’s not an option. He counts on us to help them. We … Read more
1 Corinthians 12:28 (NKJV) 28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. Today we want to talk about the gift of “helps”. Yes, it’s real! And many of us have it and don’t realize it. Sometimes … Read more
Matthew 25:35 (NKJV) 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in… Giving of ourselves for others touches the heart of our Father in Heaven. When we do this, it’s just as if we are doing it for … Read more