Category Archives: witness
Empowered to be ambassadors of God
Our appointment to be ambassadors for God should not be intimidating to the believer. It is an unequal partnership with God Himself in His family business — that of kindly reconciling the world to Himself. Note that it is His involvement that … Continue reading
God’s Public Relations Dept. – Christian Character
A third way God “advertises” Himself to the world is through changed lives of His followers. Of course, believers who choose to live focused upon themselves and earthly concerns are a deterrent to God’s public relations campaign. But it must … Continue reading
He pursues us
As I grieve over family and friends who have not yet found a nourishing relationship with the Almighty, I am comforted by this love story: In an unlikely but wonderful way, the Creator of the Universe courts us. Unbelievably, He … Continue reading
Bold witness
It is a difficult assignment to speak boldly of our faith in God in hostile surroundings. Rather than face disdain and mockery, many keep silent. The first disciples were changed men who felt they were undeservingly snatched from hell. In … Continue reading
Light to the Blind
The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them. Isaiah 9:2 This is a frightening, unpredictable world we travel through in our pilgrimage to … Continue reading
Take courage! You are God’s spokesman.
” . . and pray on my behalf, that words may be given to me whenever I speak, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it … Continue reading
Open Our Eyes, “Sunrise-from-on-high”!
Mary exults in the kindness of God (Luke 1:39-80), as shown in the announcement of the imminent coming of both Messiah and His forerunner, “for He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave” 48 and that He “has … Continue reading
