Tag Archives: Purpose

Week in Review

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 7 and a part of Revelation 8. We can be encouraged from this dream given to John of God’s mercy and this encouragement can help us live the … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation | Tagged Christ, Confidence, Dream, Encouragement, Eternity, God, John, Lamb of God, Mercy, Power, Prayer, Purpose, revelation | Leave a comment

Standing Up to Fear

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

The early Christian church faced persecution but Christ’s description of himself as the ONE who is the First (with God from the beginning) and the Last (the judge of all); who died and came to life again (Rev. 2:8) brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Rewards | Tagged Christ, Christian, Church, Comfort, Courage, God, Hope, Persecution, Purpose | 5 Comments

Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Revelation | Tagged Alexander the Great, Challenges, Christians, Confidence, Courage, Crown of Life, Enemy, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Purpose, Rewards, Roman Empire, Smyrna | 5 Comments

How is Love of Christ Demonstrated

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

The church in Ephesus is addressed in Revelation 2:1-7. The message to them from Christ is that their deeds, hard work, and perseverance are acknowledged and praised but they had abandoned their first love. They must correct this by asking … Continue reading →

Posted in Desire, Revelation | Tagged Christ, Church, Church of Ephesus, Devotion, Love, Passion, Purpose, Reward, Treasure, Witnessing | 2 Comments

Praise God For Who We Are

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

We have enemies; voices and lies like regret and defeat but we are a child of the ONE True King. Give praise to God for what he has done and will do in our life. Be enthusiastic and find a purpose … Continue reading →