When we know we are at fault, it is easier to accept when bad things happen to us. But when we know that we are not doing anything wrong, it is harder to accept. We begin to ask the Lord all sorts of questions. Often, our questions are wrong because our focus is on the character of God rather than on ourselves.

Following Jesus in the early years of Christianity was very difficult. Everyone knew the cost. A lot of people died for their faith. Others were persecuted. Many suffered. Today, most people assume that following Jesus is just all about attending the weekend worship service. Some don't even consider that as important. What has happened?

Depression is a common problem. It is characterized by persistent sadness, lack of interest or pleasure, inadequate sleep and appetite, tiredness, and poor concentration, to name a few. Depression can dramatically affect a person’s ability to function. Sometimes it may even lead to thoughts of suicide.

Some people say that what you don't know won't hurt you. But in the case of the church or the body of Christ, what we don't know will actually hurt us. This is especially true in the area of spiritual matters. Ignorance in this area will greatly affect us. To fulfill God's purpose for us in this world as His people would require spiritual health, growth, and maturity. These things cannot happen without knowing how the Holy Spirit is at work among us and through us based on God's word. One area where we need to be informed properly and adequately is spiritual gifts.

One of the most important times to minister to people is when they are sick. We need to care for them. They need God's loving presence more than anything else. They need to know that God has not forgotten them, that He still loves them, and that He hears their cries and prayers.

God's invitation is given to all but not everyone is willing to accept His invitation. This is the reason why many today are still lost. God's salvation is being offered free of charge and yet many are disregarding it. We need to personally accept God's invitation so that we can experience His salvation.

Hope is the confident expectation of future good. But our hope in the Lord is not just a general expectation. It is a "great" expectation of what God would do because of who He is. Our knowledge of God borne out of our experience of Him in the past based on His promises in His word gives us hope to expect "great things" from the Lord.

Serving the Lord in ministry may cause others to admire us. As such, it can easily become a source of pride. We need to practice humility as we do ministry. Only in this way can we give glory to God and not to ourselves.

Waiting is not always easy. But waiting upon the Lord is not an idle exercise. It's an activity of faith wherein we choose to remember certain things so that we can find hope in the Lord for the future. This kind of hope strengthens us and we are able to wait patiently for the Lord to act on our behalf.

Everyone has priorities. This is what we do first above everything else. We value our priorities. In turn, our priorities reveal a lot about us. Jesus teaches us to prioritize the kingdom of God above everything else. Why? We need to understand the reasons why prioritizing the kingdom of God now is the wisest thing to do.

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