Nehemiah could have enjoyed the pleasures and the comfort of living in a palace, but that wasn’t enough for him. Sometimes, in order to follow the burden the Lord has placed on us, we must leave the comfort of our surroundings, friends, or position in order to go to the land unfamiliar but full of God’s harvest! …
Jesus’ performance evaluation of the church of Thyatira was alarming! There is much to learn from Jesus’ response! …
While there is great anticipation in moving from the wilderness to a promised land, the transition is not without its difficulties and ups and downs. This can open the door to discouragement. However, scripture continually reminds us not to be discouraged, even in times of transition. We need to keep moving forward and be encouraged in the Lord!
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The Threshold From Wilderness to Promised Land (Part V)Read More »
New situations can make us feel very insecure. That’s why it’s important to hear from the Lord before moving in a certain direction. Joshua was a bold and courageous person, but this was a brand new experience to leave the wilderness and head to the Promised Land! As they were about to cross the Jordan River on their way to Jericho, Joshua needed a reminder to be courageous.
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The Threshold from Wilderness to Promised Land (Part IV)Read More »
Whenever we stand on the threshold of departing the wilderness and entering the Promised Land, a shift in mindset and attitude is essential.
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The Threshold From Wilderness to Promised Land (Part I)Read More »
As a teenage shepherd boy, David did not shrink back from confronting Goliath because he knew God’s will and God’s heart! Knowing God’s will is the catalyst to have courage and to act upon your convictions!
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As God’s people, we are called to be courageous. Courage is a catalyst for change, but to be courageous, we need God’s call and promise to be courageous and to push us to walk on uncertain paths in life! …
How would you respond if you were invited to a king’s palace for a meal!? Many may consider it a great honor and privilege. However, that is not how Daniel felt when he was offered the king’s food and delicacies! …
We all want the new things the Lord has for us, but most of us do not like the uncertainty of the unknown that it might bring. The angel of the Lord visited Mary and declared the birth of Jesus. This began a new era for God’s people as the Lord sent His only son to the earth! However, Jesus’ birth also brought much uncertainty to Joseph and Mary!
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We are entering the season of giving, so many of us shop for nice things and give gifts to others. However, spiritually speaking, there is more to giving than just buying gifts.
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