Jun 1, 2020 |
They are strong and powerful, who execute God’s word.
“And the Lord utters His voice before His army, for His host is very great, and [they are] strong and powerful who execute [God’s] word. For the day of the Lord is great and very terrible, and who can endure it?”
Joel 2:11 (AMPC)
You obey God’s Word, your strength, and might in Him increases.
HE becomes your strength and refuge based on the dimensions of your obedience.
“…the people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand firm and do exploits [for God].” Daniel 11:12 (AMPC)
To remain relevant and above, reproach actively decide to obey God’s command.
“Then, I’ll never be ashamed, for I take strength from all your commandments.” Psalm 119:6 (TPT)
“How can a young man stay pure? Only by living in the word of God and walking in its truth.” Psalm 119:9 (TPT)
How much of His commandments have you carried out to date?
To continue to prosper and be relevant for His purpose and Glory live a life of obedience to His Word.
“Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.”
Romans 12:1 (TPT)
Remain relevant and reverent to God by joyfully obeying Him in all areas of your life.
Do what HE instructs you to do today.
That is the real source of strength and power.
May 29, 2020 |
“There are two sides to every story. The first one to speak sounds true until you hear the other side, and they set the record straight.” Proverbs 18:17 (TPT)
Take time to listen to the two sides of the story before you judge or form your opinion.
“You may think you have won your case in court until your opponent speaks.”
Don’t take a side and even tell a third person about it until it is suitable to hear both sides, no matter how highly placed the first person “confiding” in you on the issue may be.
Remember the judgment of King Solomon and the two harlots (1 Kings 3:16-28)
“but be faithful to examine them by putting them to the test, and afterward hold tightly to what has proven to be right” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (TPT)
The Scriptures encourage the accused to defend himself before the judgment and discourage the testimony of one man in any matter.
Be fair to all the sides when you are privileged to mediate in any issue brought to your attention.
Today’s politicians and the elite class can easily sway you unless you painstakingly crosscheck all the facts.
Marriage has two spouses with two perspectives and two sets of facts. You have two ears to listen to both sides of such situations.on’t keep malice with the other person before knowing and hearing the other side of the story.”You shall not be partial in judgment, but you shall hear the small as well as the great. You shall not be afraid of the face of man, for the judgment is God’s…” Deuteronomy 1:17 (AMPC)
If you don’t have the total picture or the complete story, don’t take sides.
There are two sides to every story.
May 27, 2020 |
“Where will we buy enough food to feed all these people?”
“As Jesus sat down, he looked out and saw the massive crowd of people scrambling up the hill, for they wanted to be near him. So he turned to Philip and said, “Where will we buy enough food to feed all these people?” Now Jesus already knew what he was about to do, but he said this to stretch Philip’s faith.” John 6:5-6 (TPT)
Have you ever wondered how what you have will meet all your glaring needs?
Phillip and the other disciples faced a similar situation too.
The most comforting truth that we now know which Phillip did not immediately recognize is the fact that “Jesus already knew what he was about to do.”
The God who created you already has a way out for you.
That challenge was to stretch Phillip’s faith.
God already provides for what appears to be your greatest need.
However, you must simply trust Him enough and listen to His instructions on how to get you through.
The miracle started with the identification of the “five barley loaves and two small fish.”
There is always Andrew, Peter’s brother, who helps to identify.
Who is your Andrew?
The advancing Egyptian army, too, initially perturbed Mosses.
God told him to use the rod in his hand. (Exodus 14:26)
Don’t give up on yourself because of the mounting pressures around you.
Jesus told them to “Have everyone sit down,”
Learn from that too.
Never let your inner peace be taken away due to the problem.
Jesus gave thanks for the few provision He had, and God multiplied it.
Keep thanking Him for the provisions to your needs.
Your miracles rest in your knowledge that God has a solution.
“Jesus knew what he himself would do, but he said this to see what Philip would do.” John6: 6 (WE)
What are you doing?
Do only what Jesus would have you do.
May 25, 2020 |
To You shall the vow be performed.
“To You belongs silence (the submissive wonder of reverence which bursts forth into praise) and praise is due and fitting to You, O God, in Zion; and to You shall the vow be performed. O You Who hear prayer, to You shall all flesh come.” Psalm 65:1-2 (AMPC)
Remember. Remember all your vows.
How many promises have you made and forgotten.?
Especially the most common phrase:
“I will be praying for you.”
Do you really remember to pray for all the people you have made such statements to?
“When you vow a vow or make a pledge to God, do not put off paying it; for God has no pleasure in fools (those who witlessly mock Him). Pay what you vow. It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.” Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 (AMPC)
God is Faithfull to forgive as you confess and repent from all that you have promised Him before.
He will surely guide you on the next steps of what to do.
David made a promise to Jonathan, and many events happened after that.
However, the day he remembered, he acted. (2 Samuel 9)
“I come before your presence with my sacrifice. I’ll give you all that I’ve promised everything I have. When I was overcome in my anguish, I promised to give you my sacrifice. Here it is! All that I said I would offer you is yours.” Psalm 66:13-14 (TPT)
As you reflect today, remember those vows you have made to God and do the needful.
May 22, 2020 |
“To them, God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory.”
Colossians 1:27 (NIV)
It is only through Jesus Christ that now lives in you that you can fulfill your destiny and get to your destination in your purposeful life.
Therefore continue to build up yourself in Him.
“But you, my delightfully loved friends, constantly and progressively build yourselves upon the foundation of your most holy faith by praying every moment in the Spirit. Fasten your hearts to the love of God and receive the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who gives us eternal life. Keep being compassionate to those who still have doubts,” Jude 20-22 (TPT)
The unbelieving world around you, those who still have doubts about God, are brought to Christ’s actual knowledge through how you live your life in Christ Jesus.
“Living within you is the Christ who floods you with the expectation of Glory! …and God wants everyone to know it!”
“To whom God was pleased to make known, …which is Christ within and among you, the Hope of [realizing the] Glory.”
You are the written Epistle that others around you are daily reading.
Have you become a loving servant of the Living Expression.?
Are you allowing His works of Grace inside you to reflect His Glory?
In a nutshell, the mystery is just this: Christ is in you, so, therefore, you can look forward to sharing in God’s Glory.
As you look forward to being partakers of His Glory, let your life draw others to Him.
Remove anything that will not bring others to God in your life today.
Christ in you, the Hope of Glory.
May 20, 2020 |
Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord.
So here’s what I’ve learned through it all:
Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord,
and measureless grace will strengthen you.” Psalm 55:22(TPT)
Happenings around the world have thrown most people’s plans for 2020 in disarray.
Do you keep wondering what is going on?
How will you attain and achieve all that you have set out to do?
Your Creator God is assuring you today:
Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord.
Cast your cares on the LORD, and he will sustain you;
Pile your troubles on GOD’s shoulders— he’ll carry your load and help you out.
Our LORD, we belong to you. We tell you what worries us, and you won’t let us fall.
Events may have taken you by surprise but not God.
Again be reminded God does NO evil.
All that has been happening are consequences of man’s disobedience.
Guaranteed HIS redemptive plan for the fallen man works, so also is His ability to navigate you out of your current challenges.
Simply obey HIM.
“Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you” 1Peter 5:7(TPT)
As you tell HIM, all your cares and concerns carefully listen to HIM.
HE guides you toward recovery, restoration, and victory.
When David lost all, He gave him the strategy for total and complete recovery.
“David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives. Nothing was missing.” 1 Samuel 30:18-19 (ESV)
“Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22 (ESV)
