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Ministering Spirits!

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  Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:14 Ministering Spirits We all face times when life is so overwhelming that we feel we’re at the breaking point. We may be dealing with an illness, a relationship that’s falling apart, or a setback to our business. We’ve done the right thing, worked hard, but the situation gets worse, and we don’t think we can take any more. It’s not that we don’t have faith; it’s battle fatigue. God sees what you’re going through, and He knows when it’s too much. The Scripture says, “God is a very present help in times of trouble.” He will send angels to strengthen you, to encourage you, to help lighten that load. They are messengers that God uses to carry out His will, to fight our battles, to push back forces of darkness, and to refresh and reenergize us. Be encouraged that God has already dispatched angels with healing in their wings—with strength, with favor, with fresh vision, with victory. You’r...
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Broken Cisterns!

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  Broken Cisterns Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13, NIV “ My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water. ” (Jeremiah 2:13, NIV) Many people in the secular world look for life in the wrong places. Believers always need to be on their guard to avoid making this same mistake. Notice this verse begins with “My people.” They are accused of making to two big mistakes: forsaking the true source of life and looking to alternate sources for meeting their needs. The people of Jeremiah’s time had forgotten that God is the only true living source of life. Jesus tells us to abide in him so that he can abide in us. By not reading, eating, and living the Word of God, we abandon the source of the living power and nourishment we need to live abundantly in this world. The fallout from abandoning regular reading of the Word is like building broken cisterns that fail to hold water. We run the danger...
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Numbers 14:1-10!

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  Introduction Numbers 14:1–10: The book of Numbers tells the story of the Israelites during the nearly forty years from the time they left Mount Sinai (Exodus 33:1) until they reached the eastern border of Canaan—the land God had promised them. In today’s reading, the Israelites fear God will betray them, leading them into a land of destruction rather than flourishing. Joshua and Caleb, two of the leaders who had been chosen to explore the Promised Land, caution the people not to rebel against the Lord. Today’s Key Verse: Numbers 14:9 GNT [Joshua and Caleb said:] “Do not rebel against the LORD … The LORD is with us … so don’t be afraid.” Read 14  All night long the people cried out in distress.  2  They complained against Moses and Aaron, and said, “It would have been better to die in Egypt or even here in the wilderness!  3  Why is the Lord taking us into that land? We will be killed in battle, and our wives and children will be captured. Wouldn...
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The Power of Deep Convictions!

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  The Power of Deep Convictions Scripture :  1 Thessalonians 1:5 “… Because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. ” (1 Thessalonians 1:5) A major problem in our world is that many people lack deep convictions to govern their attitudes and life actions. In the minds of many there are no absolutes, and it is okay for each person to do as they please. Such an attitude does not sit well with God. As our creator he instructed us how we should conduct ourselves relationally, both with him and others. When these instructions are violated, the ultimate result for the violators – individually or as nations – is to be judged by God. As present day  converterlators   and practitioners of Kingdom of God , we want to be sure to follow the examples of Abraham and Caleb, who had deep convictions about their relationship with God and faith in his capacity to do what h...
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Habakkuk3:1-19!

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  Habakkuk 3:1–19: Habakkuk’s prayer in this concluding chapter begins with a request for the Lord to be merciful to the people of Judah. His prayer then continues with a description of the Almighty’s presence and power in the world. Habakkuk is overwhelmed by God’s awesome power, which fills him with confidence and joy because the Lord is his savior. Today’s Key Verse: Habakkuk 3:18 GNT I will still be joyful and glad, because the LORD God is my savior. Read 3  This is a prayer of the prophet Habakkuk: 2  O Lord, I have heard of what you have done,     and I am filled with awe. Now do again in our times     the great deeds you used to do. Be merciful, even when you are angry. 3  God is coming again from Edom;     the holy God is coming from the hills of Paran. His splendor covers the heavens,     and the earth is full of his praise. 4  He comes with the brightness of lightning;...
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The Power to Love is Sourced in the Holy Spirit!

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The Power to Love is Sourced in the Holy Spirit Scripture :  Romans 5:5 “… And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. ” (Romans 5:5) It is only through God’s power that we can love others in the way he desires. This is confirmed by this verse: “…F or God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. ” (2 Timothy 1:7) The kind of love, power, and self-control we need to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh and the lures of the world must come from a power greater than ourselves. It is through the Spirit we are able to put the death the misdeeds of the flesh. It is through the Spirit that God works in us to do the things he wants us to do. By his Spirit we exercise the self-control we need to discipline ourselves. We do not have that power in and of ourselves. The same is true when it comes to love. Fortunately, God has poured his love into our heart by the Holy Sp...
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A Masterpiece Never Makes itself!

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  For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 A Masterpiece Never Makes Itself It’s interesting that a masterpiece never makes itself. Without da Vinci, there is no Mona Lisa painting—just another painted canvas, no big deal. Without Michelangelo, there is no statue of David—just another big slab of marble that others thought was nothing special. The difference was the maker. The good news is that your maker is the Most High God. It’s not up to you to become a masterpiece; that’s His job. You don’t have to strive, perform, and live under pressure. You can relax, knowing that you’re a masterpiece in the making. You have some flaws, some areas where you need to improve. You’re not finished. The master is still at work. Don’t get discouraged while you’re being changed. Your divine designer knows exactly what you need, when you need it, and where you need it. What looks like a mistake or a...
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