Protect your marriage

Fri, 26 Jul 2024

‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; ...’ John 10:1020

Why do 50 per cent of marriages, including Christian marriages, end in divorce? Jesus answers that question: ‘The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly’ (John 10:10 NASB20). God performed the first wedding ceremony between Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. And the honeymoon barely began before Satan entered the picture and attacked them, causing feelings of shame and separation from God. Later in Scripture, when Satan couldn’t defeat the patriarch Job through boils, bankruptcy, and bereavement, he attacked him through his wife. Your marriage is one of Satan’s prime targets, and you forget that at your peril. So how can you protect it?

1) Know your mate’s expectations: are they realistic? Were they unexpressed or unknown until conflict arose in the relationship? Disappointment often manifests itself as anger.

2) Familiarise yourself with your spouse’s family history: in many ways, he or she is a product of the environment they grew up in. The truth is, we build with the tools and fight with the weapons our parents gave us. And during quarrels and heated conversations, memories of parental anger, childhood abuse, and family arguments can influence how we react later when we get married.

3) Start praying for your mate: better still – start praying with them! Jesus said: ‘“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them”’ (Matthew 18:19-20 NKJV). So protect your marriage—it’s one of Satan’s biggest targets.

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Don’t be afraid of failing (3)

Thu, 25 Jul 2024

‘Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.’ Matthew 14:29

The Bible says, ‘"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"’ (Matthew 14:28-31 NIV). When you know that you have prayed, prepared, and planned, you must step out and do it. It’s normal to experience fear when you attempt something you have never done before.

Perhaps you have read the story of Peter’s attempt to walk on the water and judged him a failure. That’s not so.

First, Peter gets an A for being willing to leave his safety zone and do what he had never done before.

Second, he experienced the exhilaration of actually walking on water if for only a fleeting moment; no other disciple could boast of that.

Third, he learned a valuable lesson: focusing on Jesus rather than your circumstances is essential when attempting the impossible.

Fourth, he recognised that his survival depended solely on Jesus. ‘But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, why did you doubt?”’ (Matthew 14:30-31 NIV). Jesus didn’t condemn Peter for failing, He just told him he needed to develop greater faith.

God won’t let you drown in your mistakes. As long as you keep trusting Him, He will keep working with you until you succeed. He is your heavenly Father, and your success is His success!

Don’t be afraid of failing (2)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024

‘I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!’ 1 Corinthians 9:16

Let’s take another look at how to conquer the fear of failure.

1) Pursue your God-given purpose in life. To truly succeed at something, you must have a passion for it. And God will not only reveal to you His purpose, He will give you a passion to pursue it. Paul had the gift, education, and connections to pursue a number of different careers. But he wrote, ‘For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!’ (1 Corinthians 9:16 NIV) What do you feel passionately about? Study it; it’s a clue to your destiny.

2) Ask yourself these three questions:

a) ‘What’s the worst that can happen if I don’t succeed?’ You will still have God, your talents, your family, and other opportunities.

b) ‘Has this ever been done before?’ Even if not, so what?

c) ‘Is this fear a signal that I don’t have the proper people, processes, or plans in place to succeed at this time?’

Then ask the really big question: ‘What are the benefits I will enjoy if I succeed?’ Have a can-do attitude. Look your fear in the face and boldly assert: ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me’ (Philippians 4:13 KJV). Don’t let the familiarity of this Scripture cause you to recite it by rote. Say it out loud. Really absorb the words; get them into your spirit. Know that Christ strengthens you to succeed for the glory of God. Know that when He guides you, He provides you with all that you need to succeed in whatever He has called you to do.

Don’t be afraid of failing (1)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024

‘As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.’ 2 Chronicles 26:5

Let’s look at some Bible strategies for overcoming the fear of failure.

1) Make sure that your vision and your values line up. The rise and fall of King Uzziah are told in these words: ‘Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. … He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, … He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success. … But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God …’ (2 Chronicles 26:3-5, 16 NIV).

The lesson here is clear: success can be intoxicating. And intoxicated people don’t think too clearly and end up getting into all kinds of trouble. So be sure that your vision is in line with your core values. Stay in balance. Define success based on God’s Word rather than the ego-driven systems of the world. For example, receiving public recognition and praise for your accomplishments while your family life is a mess is not success. And sacrificing your integrity for profit and promotion is the worst deal you will ever make.

2) Learn from your failures and mistakes. Failure is not fatal, neither does it define who you are. It is the result of your actions but not the measure of your worthiness. American inventor Thomas Edison once said, ‘I have not failed. I’ve just found ten thousand ways that won’t work.’ Humbly view your mistakes as ‘tuition paid’ on your education, then grow wiser, and keep moving forward.

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You can conquer your fear

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, ...’ 1 John 4:18

According to psychiatric reference, approximately two thousand classified fears exist. What’s interesting is that psychiatrists say we are born with only two innate ones: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. That means we learn every other fear. And more importantly, that means we can unlearn every other fear. The majority of us are shaped, for better or worse, by a handful of experiences. These defining experiences can plant a seed of confidence or a seed of uncertainty, a seed of hope or a seed of vulnerability, a seed of faith or a seed of fear. John expresses the end goal of our relationship with God: ‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.’ (1 John 4:18 NIV).

The words ‘perfect love’ does not describe our love for God, but rather God’s unconditional, unearned, unfailing love for us. A pastor writes: ‘The goal of love is fearlessness! As we grow in a love relationship with God, we unlearn the fears that paralyse us and neutralise us spiritually. That is the essence of faith. Faith is the process of unlearning your irrational fears. The only God-ordained fear is the fear of God. And if we fear [love, honour, reverence, and respect] God, we don’t have to fear anyone or anything else.

Unlearning our fears is really a process of learning to trust God more and more.’ One of the greatest promises God has given to us in Scripture is this: ‘… For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man to do me?”’ (Hebrews 13:5-6 NKJV).

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Keep your conscience clear

Sun, 21 Jul 2024

‘Keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.’ 1 Timothy 1:1920

Sometimes, we want to justify what we are doing and say, ‘It feels right, so it can’t be wrong.’ However, if God’s Word says something is wrong, it’s wrong, no matter how right it feels. The old saying, ‘Let your conscience be your guide,’ is only half the truth. The other half should read, ‘as long as your conscience is grounded in and guided by the clear teachings of God’s Word.’ As a redeemed child of God, you are called to live by His commandments instead of your feelings, impulses, emotions, or popular thinking. When those things guide you, the winds of temptation can sweep you off course and shipwreck you. Paul writes: ‘This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.’ (1 Timothy 1:18-20 NASB20).

We don’t know much about Hymenaeus and Alexander, but what we do know is sobering and instructive. They failed to develop, protect, and live by a conscience that was grounded in God’s Word and ended up spiritually shipwrecked. What a graphic image: a ship broken to pieces on the rocks because it got off course. So, the word for today is—your conscience must be based on God’s Word, and you must always keep it clear!

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The secret of happiness

Sat, 20 Jul 2024

‘For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.’ Ephesians 2:10

What kind of work environment brings out the best in you? Do you thrive on routine? Are you motivated by people’s needs? Do you enjoy tackling challenges that might discourage others? How about your relationships? Do you enjoy being part of a team, or do you work better alone? If you only come to life when you’re around people, you will probably be miserable sitting in front of a computer all day.

What are your strengths? God said of Bezalel, the builder, ‘"And I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, to create artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, so that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship.”’ (Exodus 31:3-5 NASB20). What makes your eyes sparkle and your pulse race? Do you enjoy working with computers, cars, or animals? Maybe you’re an adept people manager, or you like fixing things, or you’re good with finances. The Bible says, ‘For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2:10 CSB).

God has a purpose for your life, and you will experience your highest levels of happiness and fulfilment when you discover and begin to fulfil that purpose. You’re not just another brick in the wall or another nail in the carpenter’s toolbox! God ‘personally formed and made you’ (see Isaiah 43:7). You’re the only ‘you’ He created, and if you fail to be who you are, His Kingdom won’t benefit from your unique contribution. That’s why Paul wrote, ‘Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else.’ (Galatians 6:4 CSB). That’s the secret of happiness.

Why church is good for you

Fri, 19 Jul 2024

‘For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere.’ Psalm 84:10

Jesus attended church regularly. ‘… He went as usual to the synagogue on the Sabbath …’ (Luke 4:16 NLT). The apostles also went to church on a regular basis: ‘They worshipped together at the Temple each day,…’ (Acts 2:46 NLT). And David loved God’s house. He said, ‘For a day in Your courtyards is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness.’ (Psalm 84:10 NASB20).

So, do you love God’s house? You should, because there you will hear His Word explained, find strategies for living, discover your spiritual gifts, and form relationships that will sustain you in the hard times. Where else can you find all that? Yale University conducted a study confirming that people who go to church regularly are happier, healthier, and live longer than those who don’t. The survey found that church attendees had lower blood pressure, less stress, and greater immunity to disease, whereas non-churchgoers in the group had a shortened life span roughly equal to that of cigarette smokers.

One of the interviewers asked an eighty-year-old woman, who happened to be running on a treadmill at the time, what her secret was. She said, ‘When you walk with God you have purpose, so you live longer. And you have peace with God, so you live better.’ Think: if you could find all that in a pill, how much would you pay for it? And would anybody have to force you to take it? No? Okay, then make sure you’re in church on Sunday!

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How to know God

Thu, 18 Jul 2024

‘They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them.’ Romans 1:19

There are three ways whereby you can know God is real and have a relationship with Him.

1) Intellectual knowledge of God. ‘They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God’ (Romans 1:19-20 NLT).

2) Subconscious knowledge of God. ‘Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know His law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right’ (Romans 2:14-15 NLT).

3) Personal knowledge of God. ‘At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!’ (2 Corinthians 5:16-17 NLT). God reveals Himself to us through creation. He speaks to us through our conscience and reveals His moral character and requirements. But beyond that, we can know God personally and have a relationship with Him through His Son. ‘Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life”’ (John 8:12 NKJV). There is one sure way to satisfy yourself that God is real—flip the light switch!

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Always ask, ‘What does the Bible say?’

Tue, 16 Jul 2024

‘Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, …’ Acts 20:30

Paul writes: ‘Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified’ (Acts 20:30-32 NKJV). When someone claims ‘special revelation from God’ that doesn’t line up with what Scripture teaches, don’t buy it! Do what the Bereans did: ‘Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true’ (Acts 17:11 NIV).

Whose teachings did the Bereans put under the searchlight of Scripture? Paul’s! No leader, regardless of the size of their following, is beyond such scrutiny. Indeed, good leaders welcome it. ‘But doesn’t God still have more to say to us?’ you ask. Yes, and when you take your last breath, you still won’t know everything. Does God have new and effective strategies for reaching the world with the Gospel in this age of technology? Yes, and we must embrace and utilise them in order to reap the final harvest.

But we must never compromise when it comes to God’s Word, Acts 20:30 says, ‘Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, ...’ Sometimes the greatest threat to truth comes from those we know, love, and have worked with, who have wandered off track. So, what’s the answer? It’s simple. Always ask, ‘What does the Bible say?’ and make that your benchmark.

The blessing of unanswered prayer

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

‘When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives.’ James 4:3

A pastor writes: ‘According to legend, King Midas loved gold so much that when Dionysus granted him a wish, Midas asked that everything he touched would turn to gold. At first, Midas was delighted with his request, but when he discovered that his touch made food inedible and his embrace made loved ones lifeless, he stumbled upon what sociologist Robert Merton called the law of unintended consequences. Like Midas, getting what we want can result in undesirable consequences. So much for the Midas touch.

Sometimes an unanswered prayer is God, in His sovereign wisdom, sparing us the pain of unintended consequences. Sometimes God allows what His power could prevent. Most of the time that causes us a great deal of temporal angst, but someday we will owe God as many thank-you’s for the prayers He did not answer as the ones He did.’ James writes, ‘… You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures’ (James 4:2-3 NIV). C.S. Lewis said, ‘If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where would I be now?’

The pastor continues: ‘Many of our prayers are misguided. We pray for comfort instead of character. We pray for an easy way out instead of the strength to make it through. Many of our prayers would short-circuit God’s plans and purposes for our lives if He answered them. Maybe we should stop asking God to get us out of difficult circumstances and start asking Him what He wants us to get out of those difficult circumstances.’

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How to influence and impact others

Fri, 12 Jul 2024

‘Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,’ James 1:19

There is no magic trick when it comes to influencing and impacting others. The Bible gives you the formula, and here it is:

1) Try to listen carefully. The truth is that people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. They tend to filter what they hear through their own life experiences, hang-ups, and the particular problem that’s on their mind at that moment. So, if you want people to listen when you speak, listen carefully to them.

2) Don’t say too much. If you tend to talk too much, or too fast, here are three tips to slow yourself down:

a) Stop. Just stop talking. Inhale. Count to ten. Excuse yourself and go to the bathroom.

b) Practise not interrupting. Allow the other person to finish what he or she is saying.

c) Ask yourself why you’re talking so much. Is it insecurity? Or anxiety? Or a need to control? Or a desire to impress? The reason many of us try to convince, impress, or control others is because we have a hard time trusting God to work things out. Just deliver the message and trust God to do the rest.

3) Keep your anger in check. If you implement the first two principles, you will tend to do fine on number three. It will just happen.

The good news is, starting today you can learn to do all three things. And if you practise them consistently year after year, when you get to the end of your life, looking back, you will be glad you took God’s Word and His wisdom seriously.

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