The Word Podcast

ReflectionsAsk the Holy Spirit to highlight ways you haven't been diligent in your life. Ask him to show you how you can be a diligent worker for the Kingdom.Focus Scripture1 Corinthians 12:4-5 'There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. 'Further Scripture1 Corinhia 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-18,  Matthew 24:34-40.

ReflectionsWould you say you have been living for an audience of one or an audience of many? Ask God to help you to begin living for him daily, and He will.Focus ScriptureGalatians 1:10 NLT 'Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. ' Further ScriptureMark 8:36, Matthew 16:26, Philippians 3:20, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ephesians 6:20

ReflectionsWould you say you have been representing the nature of God by loving as Jesus commands us to love? This love walk requires continuous daily evaluation: at the end of every day, you may want to ask yourself, did I truly represent Christ today in my love walk? Then ask the Holy Spirit to help you love daily as Christ has commanded us to.Focus Scripture1 Corinthians 13:4-7 'Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 'Further ScriptureMatthew 22:36-40, John 3:16, Mark 12:30-31, John 13: 34-35.

ReflectionsWould you say you have been representing the nature of God? Or have you been trying to conform to the customs of this world? Whatever your response, ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to begin living unshamedly the righteous life that you have received.Focus ScriptureEphesians 4:24 (NLT)Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.Further ScripturePsalms 145:17 (NLT), Romans 5:17, Ezekiel 18:24, Romans 6:12-14.

ReflectionsWould you say you have been living a lifestyle that is consistent with the Kingdom? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live a life that is consistent with the Kingdom of God.Focus ScriptureEphesians 4:30 'And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. 'Further ScriptureMatthew 4:23John 3:3 NLT, 

ReflectionsAre there areas in your life where you think you need to be more salted? Are you more kingdom-focused or earth-conscious? Are you walking as an ambassador or a civilian? Whatever your responses are to these questions, bring them before God and ask him to help you be salt; tell him to help you retain your saltiness in this world that is full of blandness, and he will.Focus Scripture‭‭Mark‬ ‭9‬:50 ‭NLT‬‬ “Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavour, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.””Scripture FocusMatthew 5:13 (NLT)'Matthew 7:20Colossians 4:6

ReflectionsCan you think of one area or areas where you haven't been shining your light? Are you currently dimming your light as a result of the association you're keeping? Have you been avoiding shining your light because you don't want people to perceive you in a certain light? If you can identify with any of these questions, then come to God in prayer and total surrender; ask him to show you the ways he is calling you to shine his light in the various places he has placed you. Focus ScriptureMatthew 5:14-16 (NLT): “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. 'Further ScriptureEphesians 5:8 (NLT) Matthew 5:14 (NLT)

Reflections from today's episode:Are there ways right now that you know you're not pleasing God with your body? Take it to God in prayer; ask him to help you honour him with your body; ask him to help you live a lifestyle that is consistent with his Kingdom. If you're someone who cannot quite figure out if you're displeasing God with your body or not, then ask the Holy Spirit to shed his light on your life and reveal to you where you may be displeasing God with your body, and he will. Further Bible Study:Over the next few days and weeks, study these scriptures and meditate on them. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you ways you can begin to apply them to your life.1 Corinthians 6:19-20Ephesians 4:30John 14:14-17

Reflections from today's episode: Take stock of your life and consider if you have been living a set-apart life for God. Ask yourself these questions and give an honest answer: Are you living to please God or people? Are you too conscious of how people perceive your actions that it sometimes stops you from doing what God is leading you to? Is God at the centre of your life? Are you Kingdom-focused in your everyday life, in making decisions and in your conduct? Are you easily influenced by your friends, those around you, or by the trends of today's culture? Take your time to go over each of these questions, and where you're lagging, ask God to help you. Surrender to God that aspect of your life and tell him that you want him to take first place in your heart, and ask him to help you live to please him. Ask him to give you the strength to live a set-apart life for him, as the world is full of distractions. Tell him you desire to live for him and please him. When you're praying about this, ensure it is coming from a sincere heart because our hearts are laid bare before God (Hebrews 4:13, Psalms 139:2-3, Psalms 44:21).Further Bible Study:Over the next few days and weeks, study these books of the Bible and meditate on them. Asking the Holy Spirit to show you ways you can begin to apply them to your life; 1 Corinthians 6:12Matthew 10:16Hebrews 12:1-2Romans 12:21 John 2:15

Hello! It's been a minute since I last posted an episode. Life has been happening to me is the best way I can say this. But I'm excited that am able to start posting again. We're starting a new series that is a devotional titled "A New Lifestyle." Reflections from today's episode:Take a critical look at your life. Are there ways you live now that do not align with God's standards? Is there an area of your life where you have not fully submitted to God? Have you given any member of your body to serve sin, whether it's telling lies or living dishonestly? Whatever it is, bring it before God. Tell him about it. Repent from it and ask God to help you yield that area and every part of your life entirely to him. Tell God to help you live out this new lifestyle daily and to convict and raise an alarm in your spirit the moment you walk the wrong path.Further Bible Study:Over the next few days and even weeks, study these books of the Bible and meditate on them. Asking the Holy Spirit to show you ways you can begin to apply them to your life; Galatians chapter 5Romans chapter 6Colossians chapter 3Ephesians chapter 4