“but now he has become useful” [Philemon v11(NIV)]
<p><b>"but now he has become useful". </b> The useless slave became a useful and dear brother. When we have something that is useless, we throw it away. There is no ... Read more
<p><b>"but now he has become useful". </b> The useless slave became a useful and dear brother. When we have something that is useless, we throw it away. There is no ... Read more
<p><b>"No man can serve two masters". </b> He can try! But while he is serving the one he will be neglecting the other. He must choose one or the other. ... Read more
<p><b>"the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death". </b> Spiritual law transcends law in the material realm. ... Read more
<p><b>"the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge". </b> Just as we each one differ from another, so does the way the Lord chooses to ... Read more
<p><b>"everlasting life". </b> The desire we have to live is clear evidence that death is foreign to our make-up. Yet the moment we are born it has been said that ... Read more
<p><b>"be filled with the Spirit". </b> Only possible if there is an emptiness first - 'swept and garnished' is now a glorious experience through the atoning work of Christ. Those ... Read more
<p><b>"supposing he had been dead". </b> Those Satan-inspired fellows made a great mistake when they left Paul for dead, after stoning him. He got up out of the dust and ... Read more
<p><b>"Observe the commands of the Lord your God". </b> We consult a road map when taking a journey and pay attention to signposts erected en route. We read the instruction ... Read more
"the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit". Those who are born of the Spirit must exhibit the life of the Spirit. In this chapter the ... Read more
"I can see that you are a prophet". We like to think that this is the conclusion reached by all who spent time with Jesus. The way He spoke, His ... Read more