My enemy cannot shout in triumph over me. – Psalm 41:11 GW There was an Ethiopian named Zerah who attacked Judah with one million men and 300 chariots (2 Chronicles 14:8-15). However, King Asa had an army of 300,000 warriors from the tribe of Judah, armed with large shields and spears plus an an army [...]
Desperate moments can lead to costly mistakes. In Rachel's moment of desperation (Genesis 30), an alternate choice and impatience made her give her maid (Bilhah) to her husband Jacob to bear children. In Rachel's "Bilhah moment," instead of waiting on the Lord to fulfill His promise, she thought the alternative was the perfect solution. Rachel’s [...]
“God, are you avoiding me? Where are you when I need you? I have been asking for the Lord’s help for a long time but He is not answering me. Why has God not answered my prayers? Am I doing something wrong? Am I praying amiss? What's the point having persistent faith if He won't [...]
Bezalel had the anointing to prosper Bezalel (Exodus 31:1-6) had the anointing for craftsmanship. He was a construction guy, an anointed contractor and craftsman. He had the anointing to design and build the Lord’s tabernacle. He wasn’t a preacher but a carver, designer, an architect. His God-given talent was needed to get the work done. [...]
During children's church a few weeks ago, Pastor Ben was teaching the kids about why we should help people and shared the story of the good Samaritan. Then he asked: "So what is the moral of the story? I mean, how should we treat people?" Our wonderful three year old said, "Treat people the way [...]
Pray God's Word Back To Him and It Won't Return Void The Lord Himself says, ‘remind Me…put Me in remembrance’ (Isaiah 43:26), so don’t underestimate this method and power of praying God’s Word back to Him (reminding Him of His promises). Pray with everything you’ve got believing that what you have prayed for, you will receive. Take [...]
The Holy Spirit placed these questions in my heart this morning: Why do ministries compete with each other? Why are church leaders afraid of new churches starting in their areas? Isn't it wonderful to know that another army has risen to join the work to set the captives free? Shouldn't there be support? Why are [...]
To know the will of God can be challenging. However, God’s Word says that if you let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind, then you will be able to know the will of God. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a [...]
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. – John 1:12-13 NIV Some years ago, a lawyer had an argument with a [...]
Whoever serves in the military doesn’t get mixed up in non-military activities. This pleases his commanding officer. - 2 Timothy 2:4 GW There are some associations that you should no longer be a part of and deep down in your heart, you know it is true. However, you find it difficult to let go, perhaps [...]
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