Paul Leclercq focuses on the importance of lifting up our eyes and focusing on Jesus, a theme inspired by John 4:35. Leclercq argues that when we fixate on our own limitations, our schedules, and the distractions of the world, we miss opportunities to serve Jesus and make a difference. He uses the example of Jesus…
Micaiah, 1 Kings 22:3-28, found himself in a hard place – speak the truth of God’s Word or lie to the king like everyone else. He had the reputation of always speaking the truth of God, as King Ahab hated him. What about us – will we speak the truth of God’s Word even if…
Elijah made a difference for God in 1 Kings 17 & 18 as we look at the difference one man was able to make when he followed the Word of God. We don’t have to be a prophet of God to make a difference in the world today, we just have to be willing to…
What a difference we can make when we live for Jesus! In 1 Kings 17:1-7, Elijah made a difference as he learned to obey the Word of God and confront wicked king Ahab. As we go through our Christian walk, who are we focused on pleasing – God or man?
Making a difference in your circle of influence by keeping Jesus at the center is of utmost importance as we consider the predominance of evil in our nation. Asa, in 1 Kings 15:9-15, had no small task of making a difference as even his mother had turned away from God. Yet Asa had the courage…