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Leave It in God’s Hands!

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  He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 1 Peter 2:23, NLT Leave It in God’s Hands How much more peace would we have if we didn’t retaliate when we’re insulted, didn’t try to get even, and weren’t frustrated when others stir up trouble? Instead of fighting, we walk away and leave the issue in God’s hands, knowing He is fighting for us. Why live all stressed out, with high blood pressure and not sleeping well because we’re trying to solve the case, prove the case, win the case? This can save you a lot of heartache. When you leave that case with God, He’ll make the wrongs right. He’s heard the negative comments, seen the betrayal, the offense, the jealousy. None of that can keep you from your destiny unless you let the offense get inside and poison your spirit. You don’t have to retaliate. God will vindicate you better than you can vindicate yourself. This takes all the pressure...
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Facing Spiritual Opposition Heaf On!

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  Facing Spiritual Opposition Head On Let’s face it, the difficulties we see and experience on a daily basis are beyond our ability to fix. Satan is doing everything he can to convince us that we really don’t need God or his power working in us, for us, or through us. How do we deal with the opposition we inevitably are encountering? In my life, I have found that I need to engage powerful weapons when it comes to protecting myself against Satan’s schemes.  Satan will use whatever means he can to devour my time, talent, and treasure and to keep me from using my resources for God’s purposes and his glory.  Over time I have discovered five “Power Weapons” for fighting against Satan. These weapons are entirely dependent on God’s power and not my own. Power Weapon 1: Call on God Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.                               ...
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Judges 16:23-31!

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  Judges 16:23–31: Today’s reading is the conclusion to the story of Samson. As the Philistines celebrate their victory over Samson, they bring him out of prison for their entertainment. Samson prays to God for strength, and the building (a temple dedicated to the Philistine god Dagon) collapses, killing the Philistines and himself. Today’s Key Verse: Judges 16:28a GNT Then Samson prayed, “Sovereign LORD, please remember me; please, God, give me my strength just this one time more.” Read 23  The Philistine kings met together to celebrate and offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon. They sang, “Our god has given us victory over our enemy Samson!”  24-25  They were enjoying themselves, and so they said, “Call Samson, and let's make him entertain us!” When they brought Samson out of the prison, they made him entertain them and made him stand between the columns. When the people saw him, they sang praise to their god: “Our god has given us victory over our enemy, who ...
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Living the Son - Powered Life Day by Day!

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  Living the Son-Powered Life Day by Day God has created us in Christ Jesus to do good works (see Ephesians 2:10, NIV).  It is our responsibility to be the hands and feet and voice of Jesus.  God has taken each one of us, transformed us, and now has a plan for how we can make a difference in his world. I personally have experienced how God can take a totally self-absorbed, selfish, self-ambitious person (do you see the word  self  showing up in every adjective?) who lived a life consumed with pursuing earthly goals, giving no thought to what happens after one leaves this world, and transformed that individual into a person committed to helping fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Over the years I’ve learned a few important principles for living the Son-powered life day by day. Daily Commitment to God’s Purposes Our relationship with God through the saving work of Jesus Christ, his Son, gives us a new mission for life. As we embrace this new mission, we ...
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Judges 16:4-22!

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  Judges 16:4–22: Throughout Samson’s story, there are references to the LORD’s power making him strong (13:25; 14:6, 19; 15:14). While he was strong physically, he seemed to be weak in other ways. His encounter with Delilah surfaces his weakness and leads to his betrayal as Delilah tricks Samson into revealing the source of his strength. Today’s Key Verse: Judges 16:17a GNT “My hair has never been cut,” [Samson] said. “I have been dedicated to God as a nazirite from the time I was born.” Read 4  After this, Samson fell in love with a woman named Delilah, who lived in Sorek Valley.  5  The five Philistine kings went to her and said, “Trick Samson into telling you why he is so strong and how we can overpower him, tie him up, and make him helpless. Each one of us will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.” 6  So Delilah said to Samson, “Please tell me what makes you so strong. If someone wanted to tie you up and make you helpless, how could he do it?” 7  ...
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Son Power at Work!

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  Son Power at Work The late Dr. Bill Bright once wrote, “The more we walk in the power of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to guide and control our lives, the more Christ’s character will shine in what we say and do.”(1) That’s what I want for my life, for the Son to be shining in all that I say and do. My Heart’s Goal I frequently begin my day by asking our heavenly Father to direct my heart toward his grace and love. I want my heart to be prepared so that I am ready to have communion with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit knows the mind of God, and he is the deliverer of all that God desires for me to know about my life and living for him. He is the one who teaches me all things and also empowers me to do what God desires. It is vital that I keep my heart and mind open to him. He enlightens me, enables me, teaches me, and imparts his life to me. As we consistently reflect upon God’s Word, we experience communion with the Holy Spirit and receive his revelation. This positions us to h...
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Be Bold Enough To Believe It!

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  “And now, LORD God, keep forever the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised.” 2 Samuel 7:25, NIV Be Bold Enough to Believe It God gave David an incredible promise that his family would always be on the throne and have a lasting dynasty. This was more than David could imagine. He said, “God, who am I that You would do this?” He was so overwhelmed, trying to take it all in. He could have stopped there and thought, “That’s impossible. How could this happen?” But David understood that he had to get in agreement with God. The only promises that will come to pass in your life are the promises you let take root. David said, “Lord God, You have declared this over me. Do as You promised.” He was saying, “This seems far out, but I am bold enough to believe it and get in agreement. Let it happen.” Why don’t you do as David did and say, “God, let Your promises for my life come to pass, blessings that I’ve never imagined.” You don’t have to figure out ...
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