The only condition placed on man in order to live in the Garden of Eden—the one thing the Creator required of him—was obedience to God’s command. Notice what Genesis 2:16 says, “And the Lord God commanded the man…” (NKJV). And in Genesis 3:11 God questions man, “And He said, ‘Who told you that you were …
It is no wonder that some people never rise above their problems. They will not wholeheartedly follow God’s plan for success. They will not even take the time to learn how to make the first step. Proverbs 6:9 says: “How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep?” (NKJV). In …
The spiritual qualities which are described in the ant can be attained by the person who will put forth the effort to understand God’s Word. The Bible says, “…Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8 NKJV). The Lord will empower us to become the diligent person we want to …
One day a number of years ago, Dennis asked the Lord why he wasn’t experiencing certain results in his life that he knew were available to him from the Word of God. A clear answer came up in his spirit: “Like so many other people, the reason you do not experience the results you are …
It takes determination in the Word of God to cultivate the areas of our lives that will bring the blessing of God. But as we become more and more determined we will experience more and more of God’s mighty power at work in each different aspect of our lives. Jesus taught that the kingdom of …
Those who are diligent to do what God has said will receive the reward for their actions. The blessings of God will come on them and overtake them. Deuteronomy 28:1, 2 says, “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments …
As we invest the ability God has given us into the lives of others, we risk rejection, we risk ridicule, and we risk being misunderstood. Our faithful and wise investment will prove to be productive, however, and we will enter into continuous joy. Dare to live the adventure of this abundant life which has been …
The third servant in the Parable of the talents was not commended by his master, but rather rebuked as a wicked and slothful servant. In addition, he was labeled unproductive. Why? What mistakes did he make? Where did he err? Let’s look at verses 24 and 25: “Then he who had received the one talent …
Through the Parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14-30, God reveals to us that He is a Creator Who has never stopped creating. The exciting aspect in this revelation is that now He has called us to become co-creators with Him. God expects the creative ability He has implanted within you and me to …
There is no lasting satisfaction in accomplishing anything outside of ideas inspired by God. The only means of accomplishing the desires and goals most important in human life is through establishing a relationship with God as He originally intended it. Diligence is an inward attitude expressed first in a deep desire for intimate relationship with …
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