“Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” Numbers 11:29 The words in our opening scripture came from the mouth of Moses. He said them in response to concern that men in the camp were found prophesying in the Spirit. Up to that moment, that job […]
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 What are you really after, beloved? As Christians, most of us say that we seek God. But if we’re honest, I think many of us have been tricked into […]
For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 You probably love the message found in our opening scripture. I do. It holds a beautiful promise. Our faith isn’t limited to words and creeds. It promises power. But I have to ask, dear one. Are you experiencing that […]
Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy. Revelation 3:4 ESV You might be surprised at how many times scripture references clothes. Particularly washed clothes. We find our opening scripture in Jesus’ address to one […]
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 We Americans love the Fourth of July. We raise our flags proudly, celebrating our great nation and the freedoms it offers. And we applaud Patrick Henry’s bold cry, “Give me liberty or give […]
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 Sometimes I get frustrated with prayer. I probably shouldn’t say that. But I’m just being honest. After all, we live in a society of instant gratification. So we get wearied when prayers seem to go unanswered. And our enemy fuels that weariness, feeding […]
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12 Have you noticed how easily we get offended? Honestly, it doesn’t take much. It offends us if the person in the car in front of us drives too slow. Or when the service at a restaurant doesn’t meet our expectations. We even take offense […]
They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah 6:9 NIV I used to believe that God’s favor meant ease. Then I felt the touch of God’s favor. Don’t get me wrong. I […]
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Genesis 15:1 NKJV Most of us struggle to realize that God Himself is our reward. We long for the things we believe He can give us. After […]
