by Christopher S. Esty on August 23, 2010
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 KJV
Indeed, Paul knew what it meant to be abased and to abound, to be full and hungry and to suffer need. Yet in everything his faith would echo the thought: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13 KJV) Can you say the same thing? What’s your life really saying about Jesus? Are you truly at peace with God? Do you think your problems are greater than His solutions? Do you think your mess is too big for Him to clean up? Are you really willing to go wherever He wants to lead you? Do you really believe in Him? [continue reading…]
by Christopher S. Esty on August 17, 2010
One thing that you will likely notice about this blog, if you haven’t already, is that my goal in writing is to encourage Christians to take their faith more seriously. It is a tragedy that so many have gotten caught up in worldliness; they have forgotten what it really means to believe in Jesus Christ. Indeed, the influence of Satan is very strong. Nevertheless, Jesus is stronger! And we need to remind each other of these things on a daily basis; that is, we need to encourage one another in Christ. [continue reading…]
by Christopher S. Esty on August 2, 2010
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. – Philippians 2:1-4 KJV
Our objective should not be to rise above one another, but to build each other up in Christ through the implementation of good works. Of course, this won’t happen unless Christ is first lifted up within the heart, which means our lives ought to be prioritized in a godly way. For what we choose to put first and foremost within our lives will determine the measure of success that is reaped in becoming the blessing that God wants us to be to others. Therefore every step that we take must lead us closer to fulfilling God’s will. If we aren’t following in His steps then we really aren’t making progress. Instead, we are building on a foundation that is destined for failure. [continue reading…]