Dec 14, 2020 |
Then they started spreading rumors.
“Caleb calmed down the crowd and said, “Let’s go and take the land. I know we can do it!” But the other men replied, “Those people are much too strong for us.” Then they started spreading rumors and saying, “We won’t be able to grow anything in that soil. And the people are like giants.”
Numbers 13:30-32 (CEV)
Then they started spreading rumors.
They gave the Israelites a bad report.
They spread scary rumors among the People.
The majority report of the spies was negative:
Unbelief in the Word of God leads to spreading evil reports.
“And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel…”
Ten of the spies Mosses sent out to look at the promised land could not believe what God said is true.
They went about their unbelief mission by spreading rumors.
Are you also spreading rumors?
You heard the testimony of what God has done for that other person.
“Unbelievable,” you said?
However, you did not only stop there.
You started making up stories about it.
Focus on the promise of God.
Whatsoever God has said, HE can do.
Take time to build up your faith to possess your possession.
Caleb told the people to calm down.
Allow the Word of God to sink in.
God is able.
Caleb and Joshua entered the promised land.
Believe what God has said concerning your destiny.
“Who has truly believed our revelation? To whom will Yahweh reveal his mighty arm?” Isaiah 53:1(TPT)
Don’t spread rumors.
Don’t trade in evil reports.
Dec 11, 2020 |
Anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools.
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:8-9(AMPC)
Anger dwells in the heart of fools.
Anger labels you a fool.
Anger resides in the lap of fools.
Anger is typical of fools.
Has anger taken permanent residence in your life?
Then the Bible classifies you as a fool.
Check out what the Scriptures say about a fool.
You definitely don’t want to belong there.
“Senseless people find no pleasure in acquiring true wisdom,
for all they want to do is impress you with what they know.”
Proverbs 18:2(TPT)
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Proverbs 18:2 (NIV)
Each time you are boiling with anger, just remember that you are not only foolish, but you don’t want to listen and see from another person’s viewpoint.
What is that issue that frequently provokes you?
Find out from God, your creator, what should your response be?
It is better to be patient.
“BE ANGRY [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness]” Ephesians 4:26-27 (AMP)
Don’t excuse it as your temperament.
Don’t justify it as “that just my nature.”
The Holy Spirit working in you can perfect you.
Don’t be classified as a fool.
Dec 9, 2020 |
David asked the LORD.
“David asked the LORD, “Should I attack the Philistines? Will you let me win?” The LORD told David, “Attack! I will let you win.”… Sometime later, the Philistines came back into the hill country and camped in Rephaim Valley. David asked the LORD what he should do, and the LORD answered:” 2 Samuel 5:19-23 (CEV)
David asked the Lord.
David asked the LORD what he should do.
When confronted with challenges, what do you do?
David, as seen in our text, consistently asked the Lord for directions.
Even when the enemy attacked the second time.
He did not respond with familiarity and acted just based on experience.
Hearing the voice of God is indispensable to your relationship with Him.
Daily hear God’s voice before you make decisions.
Knowing God’s voice is delightful. (Psalm 29)
Don’t just rush to make decisions.
Don’t react to situations.
“Jehoshaphat was frightened and prayed to the LORD for guidance. Then he gave orders for a fast to be observed throughout the country.”
2 Chronicles 20:3(GNT)
No matter the pressure, ask God for His input in your decisions.
“At each and every sunrise, you will hear my voice
as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart.” Psalm 5:3(TPT)
Have you asked the Lord for directions today?
Dec 7, 2020 |
“When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;”
2 Samuel 5:17-19 (NIV)
The enemy ascertained that David had now been confirmed into his destiny.
They went up in full force to search for him with full intent to stop it.
They were not invited to the anointing ceremony.
However, they heard of it.
The enemy knows what is ahead of you.
It will look for avenues to try and stop you.
Ordinarily, you would expect that they would remember that this same David killed their champion.
However, when David moved up in his purposeful life, they gathered again.
Don’t be perturbed when the enemy tries to stop you.
It saw the glory God had purposed for man and made a move.
The first Adam did not run into his stronghold, and he fell.
The second knew, and when the enemy came tempting Him.
He was at His stronghold.
He knew how to say it is written. (Matthew 4:4)
Do you have a fortress, stronghold, a place of refuge to turn to?
Jesus Christ is the impenetrable place to come to at all times.
“…When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 (NKJV)
In Jesus Christ You are unstoppable.
David had a relationship with God, and he could receive the strategy for victory.
Do you?
Dec 2, 2020 |
“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife in such a way that the two become one person. Now, although the man and his wife were both naked, neither of them was embarrassed or ashamed.
Genesis 2:24-25 (TLB)
In instituting marriage, God encourages the man to leave his dependence on the parents to establish an entirely new relationship depending on the Almighty God directly.
Thank God for a Godly upbringing and excellent parenting.
However, at the point, a man and a woman decide to get married, they are to get their fresh mandate of what God has purposed their coming together to do.
“Then God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority… on the earth.” So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Genesis 1:26-27(AMP)
God’s Original design for man has been male and female from inception.
He gave that man authority over his dominion area.
That is why every couple must go back to God at the inception of their marriage to know their own given dominion platforms.
The very concept of unity in the Godhead that created man is infused into that new home from the very beginning.
God said, let us…
The God Head has 3 distinct personalities; however, as One, they make the man.
This same principle/concept applies to the husband and wife.
The two of them become like one person.
They shall become one flesh.
The two become one person.
The unity and harmony that should exist between husband and wife are derivative from God.
Likewise, in marriage, the husband and wife have their personalities but are united in goal and purpose as God daily demonstrates.
Never too late to go back to God and submit your marriage for His purpose.
Let the Love and harmony in God make you one.
Olutoyin and I, for the past 30 years, have enjoyed continuous guide and direction from Him.
As we celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, it gets sweeter and better every day.
For 34 years, I have found in my lovely wife Olutoyin a true, faithful, reliable, and dependable friend.
We sang together again, that wonderful and meaningful hymn.
“THROUGH the Love of God our Saviour,
All will be well;
Free and changeless is His favor,
All, all is well.
Precious is the blood that healed us,
Perfect is the grace that sealed us,
Strong the hand stretched forth to shield us,
All must be well.”
(By Mary Bowley (Mrs. Peters) (1813-1856)
Today let your marriage be refreshed in the Love of God our Savior.
