FOCUS & FOKUS DEVOTIONALS

In hierdie episode van Fokus deel Jacques Malan oor wat dit beteken om "Tuis in Christus" te wees. Hy bespreek hoe Jesus as die manifestasie van God se heerlikheid onder ons gekom het, en hoe ons in Hom ware vrede en vervulling kan vind. Jacques moedig luisteraars aan om in Christus te woon, waar ons liefde, rus en hoop kan ervaar, selfs in die uitdagings van die lewe.

In this powerful teaching from FOKUS, Pastor Brian de Villiers urges believers to embrace their calling and "get on with the job" of daily gospel witness. Drawing from Acts 5:40–42, he highlights the unwavering commitment of the early church to preach Jesus Christ in both public and private settings—despite persecution. Pastor Brian reminds us that evangelism isn’t occasional work, but a daily mission empowered by the Holy Spirit. With inspiring references to Scripture and historical figures like D.L. Moody, this message calls every Christian to live boldly, share faithfully, and commit wholeheartedly to the Great Commission.

In hierdie episode van Fokus deel Jacques Malan oor die belangrikheid van die rigting waarin jy jou lewe lei. Hy moedig luisteraars aan om te besin oor hul geestelike pad en hoe hulle God se wil in hul lewens kan volg. Jacques bespreek hoe ons nie die wêreld se standaarde moet volg nie, maar eerder ons gedagtes moet vernuwe deur die Woord van God, sodat ons die regte keuses kan maak en die volmaakte wil van God kan bewandel.

In this episode, Pastor Brian de Villiers continues his study in the book of Acts, focusing on Acts 5:17-39, and highlights seven essential lessons for Christian workers. Whether in full-time ministry or not, as Christians, we are all called to labor in God’s kingdom. Pastor Brian dives into the challenges and rewards of serving Christ, beginning with the crucial truth that when God is at work, the devil will also be working to oppose it. He emphasizes the importance of staying firm in our faith, resisting the devil, and relying on God's grace. This episode encourages every believer to stay committed to the gospel mission, knowing that with prayer and the Holy Spirit’s power, we are more than conquerors.

In hierdie inspirerende episode van Fokus, moedig Jacques Malan jou aan om te besef dat jy as kind van God, absoluut bevoordeel is en reg posisioneer is vir die sukses wat die jaar 2025 bring. Jacques deel die belangrikheid van jou gedagtes en hoe dit jou lewe en posisie kan beïnvloed. Hy gebruik die verhaal van die vrou in 2 Konings 4 om te wys hoe, selfs in moeilike omstandighede, jou posisie in Christus jou 'n voordeel gee. Hy herinner jou daaraan dat jy, net soos Josef, nie gebonde is aan jou omstandighede nie, maar dat jy deur God se genade voorspoedig kan wees, ongeag wat jy in jou lewe mag ervaar.

In this episode, Pastor Brian de Villiers explores the story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5, delving into their deceit and the serious consequences it brought upon them. He examines the sin of hypocrisy, pretense, and deception within the early church, emphasizing how their actions were not just a lie to people, but to God Himself. Pastor Brian also highlights the courage of Peter in confronting their sin and the profound lessons this incident teaches about integrity, the dangers of temptation, and God's judgment. This sobering study serves as a reminder of the importance of sincerity in our walk with God and in our relationships within the church.

In hierdie verdiepende aflewering neem Elza Meyer jou op ’n reis deur die spirituele betekenis van die tabernakel – van die tafel met toonbrood tot die allerheiligste. Sy onthul hoe Jesus, as die Brood van die Lewe (Johannes 6:35), ons nooit weer laat honger bly nie, en hoe die Nagmaal ’n kragtige herinnering is aan ons ewige verbond met Hom.

Jacques Malan bespreek die krag van ons liggame en hande as instrumente van God se seën. Hy herinner ons dat ons as kinders van God deel is van Christus se liggaam (1 Korintiërs 6:15) en dat ons hande gebruik kan word om seën en genesing na ander te bring, soos gesien in Markus 16:17-18. Jacques moedig ons aan om nie net oor seën te sing nie, maar dit werklik toe te pas en die hande van Christus in die wêreld te gebruik.

In this transformative episode, Pastor Brian de Villiers delves into Acts 4:31 to unpack the vital need for fresh infillings of the Holy Spirit—even for believers who’ve already experienced Pentecost. Discover how the early church’s prayer meeting shook the foundations of their gathering place and ignited supernatural boldness, and why this same power is available to you today.

In hierdie diepgaande aflewering neem Elza Meyer jou mee na die hart van dissipelskap: hoe om as ’n hemelse burger op aarde te lééf. Met kragtige Skrifverwysings na Efésiërs 1 en Hebreërs 12, ontbloot sy die waarheid dat ons in Christus reeds "saam met Hom in die hemel geplaas is" (Efésiërs 2:6).