Footsteps to Zion

The Scripture says for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and this means that no one is excused from sin. We all struggle with sin which may be rooted in failures, weaknesses, or even bondages. But the Scriptures have also given us keys on how to overcome sin in our lives. In Revelation 12:11, we are told of how Christians overcame the enemy in the last days: “ And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death .” The first key is the blood of Jesus .  The precious blood of Jesus is powerful to cleanse us from all of our sins and iniquities. Hebrews 9:22 says “ …without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. ” It is by the blood of Jesus that people are saved. Nothing is of any effect unless the blood of Jesus is applied on us. We face struggles every day, so it is important to always pray for the blood of Jesus to cover us from the attacks of...

There is that sense of fulfillment within when you have completed something that you have been working on for a long time. It’s even more rewarding when you know that you have given your best and you end up with a grand finish! Probably for most of us, school graduations may be one of the most memorable moments in our lives. You may still remember the best in class give his or her valedictory speech. Everyone is excited and looking forward to the next chapter of their lives. From that day on, you know that you are starting on a new journey in your life. In Second Timothy 4:6-8, we can read a valedictory message of someone who persevered until the end. Apostle Paul, for the latter part of his life, had experienced numerous hardships, persecutions, and near-death experiences. He was whipped five times, beaten with rods three times, stoned, and left for dead outside the city gates. He even survived a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. These he endured for the sake of the Gospel of...