Posts by Calvary
Ever-Present Help – The Joy of Obedience | Day 5
Day 5: Ever-Present Help …lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20 (KJV) Reflection: In Matthew, Jesus reassures us of His perpetual presence in the lives of believers. This promise stands as an anchor, ensuring that regardless of the temporal circumstances, Christ is a constant, abiding presence. Obedience then becomes not just a duty, but a communion with the ever-present Savior. Illustration: It’s similar to a constant hum of a well-tuned engine…
The Light Burden of Love – The Joy of Obedience | Day 4
Day 4: The Light Burden of Love For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 1 John 5:3 (KJV) Reflection: Love transforms our perception of God’s commandments. They are not heavy burdens to bear but are the natural outcomes of a heart fully devoted to God. When we love God truly, His commandments become our joy and our peace, not because they are easy, but because our love for God…
Obedience Brings Fellowship – The Joy of Obedience | Day 3
Day 3: Obedience Brings Fellowship He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. John 14:21 (KJV) Reflection: In this scripture, Jesus draws a direct line between obedience and intimate fellowship with Him. Obedience is not about earning Jesus’s love; rather, it’s about residing in the love that the Father already has for…
The Comfort of Obedience – The Joy of Obedience | Day 2
Day 2: The Comfort of Obedience And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; John 14:16 (KJV) Reflection: The promise of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, is Jesus’s way of ensuring we are never alone. Obedience is not a solitary walk; it is accompanied by the greatest Companion who provides wisdom, strength, and comfort. This enduring presence is the believers’ assurance, signifying a constant support system established by…
Love and Commandments – The Joy of Obedience | Day 1
Day 1: Love and Commandments If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15 (KJV) Reflection: This verse lays the foundation of our relationship with Jesus—it is a relationship that thrives on love. But this love is active; it demands expression through our actions. To keep His commandments is to actively participate in the love we profess, recognizing that His instructions are not burdensome but are life-giving. Illustration: It’s much like a young child who, out of love and respect…
Calling Sinners to Repentance – Love Beyond Boundaries | Day 5
Day 5: Calling Sinners to Repentance I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32 (KJV) Reflection: Jesus’ mission on Earth was crystal clear: to call sinners to repentance. He didn’t come to validate the self-righteous but to offer a way out for those burdened by sin. This mission is now passed on to us. We must reach out to those who are lost, just as someone once reached out to us. Illustration: Imagine a hospital.…
The Great Commission – Love Beyond Boundaries | Day 4
Day 4: The Great Commission Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 (KJV) Reflection: Christ’s final instructions to us weren’t suggestions but commands. We are commissioned to spread the gospel, teaching and baptizing in the…
Kindness Leads to Repentance – Love Beyond Boundaries | Day 3
Day 3: Kindness Leads to Repentance Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Romans 2:4 (KJV) Reflection: God’s kindness isn’t just a character trait; it serves a divine purpose. It gently nudges us toward repentance, giving us space and time to turn away from sin. God’s patience shouldn’t be mistaken for approval of sin; rather, it’s an invitation to change. Illustration: Think of a…
The Sin That Separates – Love Beyond Boundaries | Day 2
Day 2: The Sin That Separates But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 (KJV) Reflection: This verse paints a vivid picture of how sin isolates us from God. It’s not merely a list of wrongs but a chasm that keeps us apart. The separation is both relational and spiritual, hindering not only our fellowship but also our prayers. Illustration: Imagine being…
The God Who Loves – Love Beyond Boundaries | Day 1
Day 1: The God Who Loves For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (KJV) Reflection: The beauty of John 3:16 lies in its universality; “whosoever believeth” means everyone, no exceptions. This is a love without borders or boundaries. God’s love is proactive, illustrated by the giving of His Son to die for our sins. It’s not a love that waits;…
Defending What Matters – Loyalty in the Shadows | Day 5
Day 5: Defending What Matters And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. 2 Samuel 23:11-12 (KJV) Reflection: Shammah teaches us that no task is too small when it…
Renewing Our Strength – Loyalty in the Shadows | Day 4
Day 4: Renewing Our Strength But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) Reflection: This powerful verse emphasizes that our endurance comes from waiting upon the Lord. When we put our faith and hope in God, we find renewed strength to face life’s battles. It’s a reminder that even when we feel…
