Elaine Campbell

 'For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only, to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake' (Philippians 1:29). We have been given the privilege of trusting in Christ, as well as, the privilege of suffering for him. Are you willing to accept these privileges you have been offered? Is it your desire to live a godly life in Christ? Then be ready to experience sufferings for Christ's sake. You might find that while you're living a godly and faithful life, you still experience much suffering. In 2 Timothy 3:12 Paul States,  "...All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." As believers, sufferings for Christ's sake and the endurance of trials and tribulations on his behalf, is part of the walk in Christ. Christ has promised to finish the good work that He began in us as we accept him as Saviour and Lord. No matter what difficulties or dangers we face, Christ did not promised it will not happen, or that it would be ea...

 'For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only, to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake' (Philippians 1:29). We have been given the privilege of trusting in Christ, as well as, the privilege of suffering for him. Are you willing to accept these privileges you have been offered? Is it your desire to live a godly life in Christ? Then be ready to experience sufferings for Christ's sake. You might find that while you're living a godly and faithful life, you still experience much suffering. In 2 Timothy 3:12 Paul States,  "...All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." As believers, sufferings for Christ's sake and the endurance of trials and tribulations on his behalf, is part of the walk in Christ. Christ has promised to finish the good work that He began in us as we accept him as Saviour and Lord. No matter what difficulties or dangers we face, Christ did not promised it will not happen, or that it would be ea...

 'Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecutions, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?'  (Romans 8:35). It is a wonderful thing to know, that if we trust God and believe in His Son Jesus, nothing shall separate us from His love. Paul is urging us to understand that though sufferings continue, God is still with us and will see us through. There is nothing we do that keep Christ from loving us. He does  love us with an everlasting love, regardless of trials or tribulation. He is there through those trials, afflictions; our needs whether it be physical, spiritual and emotional; persecution for our faith in Christ. None of these things, can separate us from Christ's love. All believers who aspired to be in Christ, and have been saved by their faith are encouraged of God's great love for us, and feel secured before him. We have the confidence that God is for us, he loves us, even as we abide in Christ. Paul asked the que...

 'God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, all them that are about him' (Psalm 89:7) God is always faithful to his children and is therefore, to be greatly feared as we reverence Him. How amazing it is to recognise that we are deeply loved by the Lord our God. It is always a great feeling to know we are loved by our parents, our spouses, and children, isn't it? How much more, should our feeling be, when we know the love of God for us, and that it stands forever. In the assembly of the angels, it is said, God is greatly to be praise. They know how to worship the Creator God and experience His presence.   With awe they praise and worship God for His amazing love for the sacrifice He made on behalf of fallen human race, through His Son Jesus Christ. We do have a lot to give God thanks for and to show reverence and awe for what He has done for us . We should approach God with awe when we think of His mighty power; His greatness; His Sovereignty. In other wor...

 '...Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand' (Matthew 3:2). John the Baptist was calling to repentance the Jewish nation in his day. He was sent by God to prepare the way for Jesus's ministry on earth.  Today, the same call is given to the world to repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. We are called to confess our sins and submit to the will of God. Turning from sin is necessary for each of us, in order to gain eternal life with Christ. The Jewish people were looking for a physical kingdom, wherein the coming Messiah would overthrow the Romans and establish peace and prosperity in their nation. This misconception led them to reject Christ as the Messiah and Son of God. However, the kingdom of God then was a more spiritual one, where Christ would begin to rule on earth by ruling in the hearts of those who choose to follow Him. Jesus came down from heaven, ministered to all people, died on the cross, rose and ascend to heaven, where he is interceding on our beha...

 'What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace' (Romans 6:15). Sin has enslaved us, but Christ came and died for us that it shall not have dominion over us. As believers, we were once under the law, but are no more; we are now under grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is God's grace that have set us free from the law, and of such, we should refrain from sinning. We must not take lightly God's grace and forgiveness by indulging in our sinful desires. The freedom Christ has given us from sin, should lead us to resist and reject those desires and obey righteousness in Christ. The consequences of sin lead to death, but the gift of God through Christ is eternal life. All who believe in Christ, first came to him by faith. We die to sin and are no longer a slave to sin. We therefore, should serve righteousness instead of sin, accepting the free gift of God by faith in Christ Jesus, so we can become more and more like Him. We have to realise th...

 'Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else' (Deuteronomy 4:39). The Lord is indeed God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other. We ought to be faithful and true to God, who is ever worthy of our praise. We need to consider this important truth about God and keep  it fixed in our hearts continuously. The Lord owns the heaven and the earth and does what he  pleases with them. We rejoice to know heaven is  the Lord's dwelling place and earth his footstool; we are His creatures and are under his authority. Our obedience to God cannot merit salvation since it is a precious gift from Him. But it does lead us to be recipients of this free gift, which is eternal life through Jesus Christ. Only as we become obedient,  believing and trusting in Jesus by faith that we receive the gift of salvation. God's love for us demonstrate His great and mighty power and h...