September 2020

Interactive Zoom Outreach

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020Falana McDanielLeave a comment

In His Steps Ministries continues to offer specialized and innovative ministries to impact the lives of people for the glory of Jesus Christ during this time.

We are grateful that Crossway Community Church (California) continues to serve from a distance. They organized an interactive Zoom session that allowed our students to enhance their creative thinking skills.

Crossway’s mission to serve lays on the foundation that it’s not about projects, but it’s about people. The Zoom session was an opportunity to continue building relationships and community by sharing the love and compassion of Jesus Christ!

I Peter 4:10

The Transforming Power of God’s Word

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020Falana McDaniel1 Comment

We must receive the Word not as man’s word but as the Word of God. The Thessalonians received the Word and welcomed it (I Thessalonians 2:13). Because they received the Gospel, the word of God was working effectively in their lives. Paul declared that the Word of God is the real source of transforming power. It is clear in Romans 1:16 that the Gospel revolutionizes our lives because it is the power of God. Paul was not ashamed to hold high God’s standards because it has life-changing power.

In John 17:17, Jesus prayed that the Father would sanctify His disciples with the truth. Sanctify means “set apart as pure”. When we obey God’s Word, we are set apart and purified. Jesus confirms in John 17:17 that everything that God authorized to appear in the Bible is true. God sanctifies people by “truth.” We can be sanctified only if we allow God’s word to guide our lives. God’s Word is the only thing that can transform our spirit, soul, and body. The Word of God is living, life-changing, and dynamic as it works in us (Hebrews 4:12). We must not only listen to the Word; we must also let it transform our lives.

Holding High God’s Standards Part 2

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020Falana McDanielLeave a comment

God reveals what is right and how to live for Him in His word. The Bible is our only source of guidance about how we should live and against false teachings. Jesus is our model for holding high God’s standards. Christians must give careful examination of everything to see if it measures up with God’s word. We should not accept things because of cultural norms or traditions. We must receive God’s Word as the final authority because we discover the truth in His word.

In our search for the truth, we must understand that the purpose of Scripture is to equip us to do good. The Bible tells us in 2 Timothy: 3:16-17 that all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness so that we may be equipped for every good work. Doctrine tells us what is right, reproof tells us what is not right, and instruction tell us how to get right.

How do we hold high God’s Word?

We must look to Jesus as the standard. Scripture reminds us that the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us (I John 1:14). In Jesus’ life, we see how God thinks and therefore how we should think. Our attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5). Jesus was humble, willing to give up His rights in order to obey God and serve people. Like Christ, we should have a servant’s attitude, serving out of love for God and for others. Christ is the perfect model of what we are to become. He shows us how to live and gives us the power to live that way.

Holding High God’s Standards

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020Falana McDanielLeave a comment

Today, many Christians believe that there is no absolute enduring standard of living. However, God’s standard of living is revealed in the Bible. The Bible teaches us that all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Jesus gives us the model standard of living in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). These teachings instruct us how to live out our faith.

Why should we be unwavering about holding high God’s standards?

Scripture tells us that there will be terrible times in the last days; people will be lovers of themselves and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. They will have a form of godliness but denying its power (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Nowadays, it seems like righteousness is not a priority for many Christians. However, Jesus emphasizes “righteousness” and “purity of heart” in His teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Romans 12:2 instructs us not to conform to the standards of this world, but let God transform us inwardly then we will be able to know the will of God – what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. We as Christians are always called to be the salt and light of the world, as this is what God has commanded us to do (Matthew 5:13-16).