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Preparing for the Promise
Scripture “LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear.” (Psalm 10:17, NKJV) Word In the scripture, it says that God didn’t lead the Israelites by the shortest route to the Promised Land; He took them the long way on purpose because they […]
The Blessing Has Your Name on It
Scripture “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore…” (Genesis 22:17, NIV) Word The moment God said you were blessed, you became blessed. Now, you may not pick up that blessing for a year, five years or a lifetime, […]
The Keys to Freedom
Scripture “I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” (Revelation 1:18, NIV) Word Have you ever been locked out of your car or house? It can be very frustrating and inconvenient. Not having the right keys […]
In the Day of Trouble
Scripture “In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.” (Psalm 27:5, NIV) Word People ask all the time, “Where is God in tragedy?” When we encounter difficulty and tragedy, we have to […]
Out of the Pit
Scripture “He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on the solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.” (Psalm 40:2, NLT) Word Everyone goes through seasons when they feel like they are in a pit. That pit can be a frustration or […]
The Place of Blessing
Scripture “Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: ‘Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there.’ ” (1 Kings 17:2–4, NIV) Word In scripture, God had a place of […]
Hope in the Lord
Scripture “So Moses told the people of Israel what the LORD had said, but they refused to listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the brutality of their slavery.” (Exodus 6:9, NLT) Word When you hear that “God wants to bring you out better,” does something come alive in your spirit? Something that says, […]
Get Ready for the New
Scripture “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined.” (Luke 5:37, NIV) Word Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Sometimes, in order to move forward into the blessing God has for […]
The Blessing Follows Obedience
Scripture “If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God.” (Deuteronomy 28:1–2, NIV) Word God […]
Let Go of the Wrong Relationships
Scripture “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’ ” (1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV) Word Do you ever get around a certain person and feel an uneasiness or an unrest? Something inside says, “Stay away. That’s trouble.” Those are not just bad vibes. That’s the Holy Spirit warning you. It may be small, but […]
Passing the Small Tests
Scripture “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” (James 4:17, NIV) Word Many people expect the voice of God to boom like a loudspeaker, but scripture tells us that He speaks in a still, small voice. To us, it seems like an impression […]
Lifting the Fog of Fear
Scripture “By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.” (Exodus 13:21, NIV) Word Fear is exaggerated. It can be overwhelming. It always takes […]
