Renew Your Mind Podcast

We do not serve a God who does not speak. God has not left us in the dark, considering how He is and how He relates to us. David knew how the ark of God should be carried. Adam and Eve knew about the consequences of eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and Joshua knew what to do to succeed as a leader. Our God speaks and speaks to us, so we are not left in the dark.

Faith trades temporal relief for eternal rewards, enduring light afflictions that produce an exceeding weight of glory, valuing heavenly riches above earthly pleasures.

We don't experience these things because we don't dare to trust God's word. We lack confidence in Him to act on His promises. The faith that unlocks the mind-blowing says, "Even if God doesn't save us, we won't bow. Have faith in God

A prostitute demonstrated faith in God by welcoming spies. Her knowledge and understanding of what God had done gave her the boldness to betray her nation. She was so convinced that she persuaded her family and their families, and anyone found in the harlot's house was saved. Will you be in Rahab's house when the trumpet sounds?"

We often focus on taking our time, which is essential. However, we sometimes overlook that many of God's dealings with us are time-sensitive. Failing to act promptly can have significant consequences. Consider Abraham's swift obedience when asked to sacrifice Isaac - he acted early the next morning. The key is to move quickly when aligned with God's will.

Walking in faith is living life as though you are seeing Him who is invisible. Moses chose to forgo the best possible life in order to identify with one of the weakest and smallest groups of people because of their association with God. He left Egypt without looking back or regretting because he knew Him whom he had entrusted his life to.

Moses' mother risked everything because she saw something special in her child that others didn't see in theirs. Sadly, many of us fail to recognize that there is somwthing special about us thus, living carelessly and doubting God's word over our lives. Yet, Moses' family, born into slavery, defied the most powerful leader, showing remarkable faith.

The patriarchs Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph demonstrated unwavering faith in the covenant and prophecies God gave to Abraham. Despite Jacob's imperfect circumstances, Isaac recognized the divine blessing upon him because He had blessed him. These men lived with conviction, anchored in God's promises. Do you live with the same confidence in God's Word, trusting His plans and promises for yo...

Likewise, Abraham's faith in offering Isaac was rooted in his understanding of God's character. He reasoned that if God is who He claims to be, then He can bring life from death. This profound understanding of God enabled Abraham to surrender his only son. Faith begins with a deep understanding of God's nature and His faithfulness.

Faith empowers us to accomplish the impossible by focusing on the One who makes the promise. Just as Sarah drew strength from remembering God's faithfulness, we too can tap into divine power by reflecting on His proven track record. When we fix our gaze on the One who has already demonstrated His willingness and ability to fulfill His promises, we'll discover the strength to achieve what o...

Faith causes us to move. Noah's confidences in God led him to obey an unlikely instruction, while Abraham's faith propelled him to an unknown land. Faith drives us to step out, even when the path seems absurd. It delivers us from the consequences of disobedience. Don't let familiarity with the ordinary and the little intimidate you from embracing what God has for you. Let your confiden...

Everyone's life is guided by something: emotions, family expectations, personal beliefs, or other influences. However, as Christians, our lives are distinctly regulated by our faith in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work. Abel's faith prompted him to offer a superior sacrifice to God. Similarly, our faith will dictate the quality of our sacrifices to God

Love should be the natural reponse of a Christian because we are a product of love. We love simply because we are indebted to love one another. Love should be sincer. For we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brethren. Owe no man nothing but love

Love is entirely about the other person. Any act of love motivated by self-interest or ulterior motives ceases to be love. God demonstrated the ultimate expression of love by doing the unimaginable, not for His own benefit, but for ours. This is how we know love: sacrificing personal interests, regardless of the cost, for the benefit of another. This is precisely what God, in Christ Jesus, did for...

Familiarity can be more destructive than we realize. The Gospel accounts reveal that people with lifelong health conditions, who were familiar with Jesus, were unable to receive healing from Him. Similarly, just as the prodigal son took his blessings for granted, we often become complacent about the good things in our lives. Familiarity can lead to neglect, and neglect can result in loss.

The prodigal son's competing with pigs for food, served as a reminder of the blessings he had taken for granted in his father's house. Similarly, it often takes losing priceless things for us to appreciate the true value of the blessings we've grown accustomed to. Sadly, many of us become so fixated on what's lacking in our lives that we fail to recognize the goodness that's al...

The Christian life is impossible without the help of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, making a daily commitment to submit to the Holy Spirit is not optional for anyone who genuinely desires to live a Christ-centered life. To underestimate the vulnerability of our flesh would be naive.

One of the changes God wants us to make is the way we think. God instructs us not to dwell on past memories and not to consider old things when making decisions, but rather to focus on what God is doing. The Israelites who left Egypt were unable to enter the Promised Land because they constantly remembered and longed for their life in Egypt.

To contain the new wine, you must become a new wineskin. Our focus is on receiving God's new wine, but His focus is on transforming us into new wineskins. We obsess about what we want and God is interested in who we become. Dare to obey God in ways that stretch your faith. Challenge yourself to change.

Thanksgiving, though a little act, makes a huge difference. The one leper that came back to say thank you did not just receive healing but completeness; what he lost as a result of the leprosy was restored to him. Thanksgiving makes things good, and it multiplies little things. Thanksgiving causes God to act in your favor. Be a chronic thanksgiver!

Often, we overlook the small things, considering them insignificant. But God sees the little things as catalysts for monumental breakthroughs. The widow recognizing her small jar of oil sparked a miracle. Similarly, don't underestimate your own 'little' resources: your one talent, your 5 loaves and 2 fish, or your small jar of oil.

It often begins with something small but escalates into something immense. Unaddressed tiny issues can balloon into seemingly insurmountable problems. Similarly, minor actions, when left unchecked, can solidify into attitudes and character traits that bring even the greatest individuals down. Catch those 'little foxes' - before they ravage the vine of your life.

We often underestimate the effort required to achieve anything form of success in life. Moreover, we overlook the significant impact that even a little laziness can have. This is why many struggle to attain meaningful accomplishments or sustain long-term progress. Jesus said, "My father is always working, and so am I." Embracing a strong work ethic!

Words may seem insignificant, but their consequences can be far-reaching. Jesus emphasized that our words have the power to justify or condemn us. Ananias and Sapphira, and Jephthah demonstrate the deadly consequences of reckless words. Similarly, the entire nation of Israel was delayed from entering the Promised Land for 40 years due to the negative report of 10 spies. The tongue, a little member...

Little things make a profound impact. Often, we overlook this truth and mistakenly believe that only grand, complicated efforts yield significant results. Naaman nearly missed his miraculous healing because he despised the simple instructions given to him. The book of Proverbs is filled with cautions to heed even to the "smallest" instructions.