Tag: Followers of Christ

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV) Faith and works complement each other. Faith is not justified without works. Actually, faith without works is dead. In the same way, works without faith are … Continue reading Footprints No. 326

So that men will say,“Surely there is a reward for the righteous;Surely He is God who judges in the earth.” (Psalms 58:11 NKJV) We cannot please everybody – like the song bird that tweets and chirps beautifully for everyone to hear and enjoy. However, one day, it fell off from the branch. Its wings were injured because a … Continue reading Footprints No. 325

The merciful man does good for his own soul,But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh. (Proverbs 11:17 NKJV) We should not be like the servant who owes from his king fifty million silver coins. Since he could not pay the king back, he pleaded and begged for forgiveness. Their confrontations led to the debt’s cancellation … Continue reading Footprints No. 324

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV) There was a vendor of fish and a vendor of meat that used to barter their goods to each other everyday. The fish vendor is illiterate and the meat vendor has some college education. They agreed to … Continue reading Footprints No. 323

For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. (James 2:13 NKJV) It is true that, “Justice without mercy is cruelty; mercy without justice is stupidity.” We should be like God – He is the God of mercy and also the God of justice. When He manifested in the flesh, He … Continue reading Footprints No. 322