Devotionals
The Gift of Wise Counsel in Spiritual Growth
“After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately.” Acts 18:26b (CSB)
After my knee surgery, many people admonished me to do my prescribed exercises at home if I wanted to heal well and completely. Armed with my stretching strap, I diligently tackled exercises three times a day, pulling the strap as hard as possible to make my knee bend further each time. But when I worked with my physical therapist again, he noticed my execution was not quite right.
Apparently I was supposed to bend my knee as far as I could unassisted, then pull the strap to go further. Although it was harder, I’m grateful he taught me more accurately, and I’m happy to report my knee is strong and well today.
Wait Just a Little While Longer
“For all must carry their own loads.” Galatians 6:5 (NRSV)
Whenever someone bench presses, it’s always essential to have a spotter. No one wants to be crushed under a barbell! A spotter is primarily there to protect the lifter when the weight is too much.
Counsel Well
How do you handle unsolicited and bad advice? It can be pretty irritating and insulting. In this message, Pastor Shala dives into Job 8:1-7, where Job’s well-intentioned friend, Bildad decides it’s his turn to offer his advice.