In today’s culture, influence is everywhere. Social media, celebrities, and public figures often set the tone for how people dress, talk, think, and behave. It’s easy to feel the pressure to be visible, admired, and followed.
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This week, we have been examining the concept of spiritual gifts and their relevance in the life of a believer. Today, we will be looking at the importance of spiritual gifts in evangelism and why we must earnestly desire them.
There is a real-life story about Roger Bannister, who broke the record for running a mile in 4 minutes. Before he did it, no one thought it was possible.
No human interaction that is devoid of conflicts, whether between siblings, friends, countries and of course, lovers are not excluded. This is because humans are imperfect.
Imagine embarking on a long journey with a heavy backpack, only to realise it is filled with stones—some you gathered yourself and others placed there by those who caused you pain. Forgiveness is emptying this backpack by removing the stones one by one. With each stone discarded, the burden eases, your steps grow lighter, and the journey becomes more joyful and liberating.
Picture yourself walking down the street and encountering someone injured. You rush over to assist, only to discover a friend who publicly ruined your reputation, hurt you badly and broke your heart. In that moment, you’re faced with a challenging decision: do you turn away or extend a helping hand?
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall…
“…not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;” – Romans 12:11 (NKJV) The…