Peter shares with us what he has learned through walking with Christ. He begins his letter by reminding us who we are. When we are mindful of this truth navigating life is more manageable and our perspective is transformed from victims to victors.The post A Christian’s Identity (1 Peter 1:1-2) first appeared on The Oasis.

Elijah was a great prophet of God. Until he was taken up to heaven in dramatic fashion, his walk with God was still providing teachable moments for all of us. Be encouraged not only with his life but also by the spiritual legacy he left behind.The post Lessons From Elijah’s Last Days on Earth – (2 Kings 2: 1 – 14) first appeared on The Oasis.

he king of Judah joins forces with the king of Israel and soon discovers it is a choice that almost costs him his life. Stooping to help others is admirable as long as it doesn’t require us to sink spiritually.The post The Peril of Choosing the Wrong Allies (1 Kings 22 : 1 – 53) first appeared on The Oasis.

This story reveals that like Naboth, we all have a spiritual inheritance. We must value our spiritual inheritance and never sell out for that which is of lesser value. This is a great revelation into our hearts and the things we really value.The post The Story of Naboth’s Vineyard (1 Kings 21:1 – 29) first appeared on The Oasis.

Here, we see how Israel was victorious over her enemies and how vital it is to obey the word of the Lord.The post God Our Deliverer (1 Kings 20:1 – 43) first appeared on The Oasis.

We see in this wonderful passage how God restores His servant Elijah who has found himself in a very low place. Elijah is discouraged, depressed and gripped by despair. These truths are great reminders to all those defeated followers of God.The post God the Great Encourager (1 Kings 19:1-21) first appeared on The Oasis.

This incredible passage details the dramatic contest on Mount Carmel between Elijah and the false prophets of Baal. This text not only reveals that the one and only God is alive and active, but that He empowers and enables His servants to stand for Him in the midst of great spiritual darkness.The post Standing for God (1 Kings 18:1-46) first appeared on The Oasis.

Whether we are in the middle of serving God like Elijah or we are searching for God or running from God like the widow in Zerephath, God is always the answer to our problem or situation. We must learn to look to Him at all times.The post The Answer Is God (1 Kings 17:7 – 24) first appeared on The Oasis.

We may not choose the times in which we live, but we do have a choice in how we respond to what’s going on around us. Elijah took a stand for God and we should too. What may God be asking you to take a stand for or against in these times?The post Elijah Takes A Stand (1 Kings 16 : 29 – 17 : 6) first appeared on The Oasis.

Throughout this letter, Peter has been encouraging us to make spiritual growth the priority of our lives. His conclusion to this inspiring letter furthers his argument for the necessity of spiritual growth in our lives. Our growth isn’t optional, it’s mandatory.The post Peter’s Last Words (2 Peter 3 : 14 – 18) first appeared on The Oasis.