The Passionate Believer

"For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake" [Phil 1:29] Part 2 We saw from part 1 of this series that many people have not only designated themselves editors of God’s word but that this editing ill-prepares them and the churches they lead for hard times. But how can one escape the teaching about suffering from Genesis through to Revelation? Which of God’s servants has not been through difficult times? Which of them has not endured hardship like a good solider of Jesus? The greatest of them went through thick and thin, and though they may have failed at some stage in life, their hearts were fully given to the Lord nonetheless.  People love the success of Abraham, Joshua, Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, the apostles; John, Peter, and Paul to name a few of God’s servants but they do not want to look at what they went through for them to be victorious. How I wish everyone had a copy

The best parts of this book is the personal testimonies and personal stories that Robert Henderson shares, especially around finance. There's something about personal and intimate tellings that grab your attention.  To be quite honest I was abit sceptical at first about reading this book. Or any book concerning finance. You can't just pick up anything and read. But this one's alittle bit different in comparison to others. As much as Henderson shares his life in these pages, he doesn't only speak about giving as others do. He talks much about sin and how certain things are held back because there's no repentance. He goes into pain-staking detail describing the principles laid out in the scriptures. He does cover the areas of giving but the gist of the book deals with the legalities intertwined with our understanding of finances from a Biblical perspective. For example, because of unrepented sin the enemy can and will devour us but with a heart of humilit

"For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake" [Phil 1:29] Some people are financial gurus, others business moguls and professional motivational speakers. I am none of those. I have written a little and taught much about suffering, but I am again not an expert in suffering. Most assuredly I have suffered but only a little such that I do not have the right to claim on suffering during this short lifetime I have lived. I have also lived among many people who have generally suffered a little. At least not for the gospel of Jesus.  Christians are ill-prepared for suffering. They are being prepared for wealth and success but not much has been taught them about suffering which is clearly spelt out as a promise in the word. The message from many pulpits is that suffering is a direct result of one’s little or lack of faith, and many have been made to believe that. But according to the Bible, suf