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He Desires You!

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  He Desires You “I am my beloved’s, And his desire is for me.” — Song of Solomon 7:10 Reflection The Song of Songs presents a beautiful picture of love between a bridegroom and his bride, a woman known as the Shulamite. Their relationship also gives us a spiritual picture of our relationship with Messiah Jesus. In Song of Songs 7:9, the Bridegroom compares his beloved to the best wine. We can apply this in a very practical way. When we are struggling to obey God in something He has asked us to do, we can confess by faith, “Your wine goes down smoothly. I will obey You.” 1 John 5:3 says God’s commandments are not burdensome. We must come to a place in life where we are not choking on His will. When we are strengthened and perfected in love, we say yes to Father God, yes to His will, and confess, “Your will is smooth and pleasant, not burdensome.” For instance, if the Lord nudges you to witness to somebody in public, rather than hem and haw and struggle and resist, say, “Father, I w...

The Awesomeness of God’s Works!

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  The Awesomeness of God’s Works Scripture: Psalm 92:5, NKJV “ O Lord, how great are Your works! Your thoughts are very deep. ” (Psalm 92:5, NKJV) Throughout Scripture, the works of God are declared AWESOME.  Sonpower  enables us to experience the great working of God in our everyday living. The finger of God touches every activity in the life of the believer who is submissive to his will. The Hebrew people experienced this for themselves. “ For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, nor did their own arm save them; but it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, because You favored them. ” (Psalm 44:3, NKJV) “ He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. ” (Psalm 103:7, NKJV) Who knows what God may be willing to do through the righteous person who lives in conformance with his will? When God shines with favor on a person’s life, he can do more than we can ask, think or imagine. Success in living is in...

The Cross - The Power of God!

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  The Cross — The Power of God “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Cross represents: The power of God — 1 Corinthians 1:18 Victory over sin — Colossians 2:14–15 Reconciliation with God — Ephesians 2:16 Healing and redemption — 1 Peter 2:24 New life through Christ — 2 Corinthians 5:17 Prayer: Father, by the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, let every chain of sin, fear, bondage, and oppression be broken in my life. Let the victory of Christ on the Cross speak for me, my family, and everything concerning me. May the power of the Cross bring salvation, restoration, healing, and deliverance. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Seek God!

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  Seek God! Scripture: Job 5:8–9, NKJV “ But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would commit my cause — who does great things, and unsearchable, marvelous things without number. ” (Job 5:8–9, NKJV) We live in a world where most people seek  things, stuff, experiences, pleasures, power, money,  and status , thinking they will satisfy the inner longings of their soul. We are seeking the wrong things! Only God, the source of all life, can fill our heart with the contentment and peace we need to live a balanced life. In KingdomNomics, the first order of business is to seek the face of God. The Bible tells us, “ Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. ” (Psalm 37:5, NKJV) The wise person puts this verse into practice. The reason is explained in Scripture: God is the one who makes things happen. In fact, he can do way more than we can ask, think or imagine. His works are awesome, marvelous, and without number! We can live a life of ...

Jesus The Word of God!

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Pre-Existence & Divinity (John 1:1): "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Jesus didn't come into existence at Bethlehem; as the Word, He existed eternally before creation. Bullet The Agent of Creation (John 1:3, Colossians 1:16): All things were made through Him. God spoke creation into existence, and Jesus is that active, living Speech. Bullet The Incarnation (John 1:14): "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." The unseen God became visible, tangible, and approachable in the person of Jesus Christ. Bullet The Ultimate Revelation (Hebrews 1:1–2): Where God previously spoke through prophets in partial ways, He has ultimately revealed His full character and will through His Son. Bullet The Triumphant Word (Revelation 19:13): In the final prophetic vision, Jesus is portrayed as a conquering King whose distinct title is "The Word of God." Where the written Scriptures ( Scripture ) poi...

Fear Not! God is With You!

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  Fear Not! God is With You Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, NLT “ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. ” (Isaiah 41:10, NLT) Fear paralyzes us, particularly when we focus on the problem or worry we face. Fear drains the life out of us. When we allow fear to control us (instead of God controlling us), fear becomes a god. At least 450 verses in Scripture address the subject of fear. It is a topic God wants us to handle properly. We are not to be afraid because  God promises to be with us . As we face formidable circumstances, he tells us not to be discouraged because  he  is our God, and  not  the circumstance. Furthermore, he promises that he will strengthen and help us; he will hold us up with his victorious hand. As we face obstacles, we should always remember God. The “God Factor” is the solution to our problems. But fear distracts us fro...

2 Chronicles 28:1-21!

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  November 8 Introduction 1 Chronicles 28:1–21: The elderly King David assembles all the officials of Israel to instruct them on building the Temple. He explains that God has chosen Solomon to carry out this work and advises them all to keep God’s commands so that Israel will flourish. David gives Solomon plans for laying out the Temple, organizing the priests and Levites, and fashioning the instruments of worship.    Today's Key Verse: 1 Chronicles 28:7 GNT [The LORD said:] “I will make his kingdom last forever if he continues to obey carefully all my laws and commands as he does now.”   Read 1  King David commanded all the officials of Israel to assemble in Jerusalem. So all the officials of the tribes, the officials who administered the work of the kingdom, the leaders of the clans, the supervisors of the property and livestock that belonged to the king and his sons—indeed all the palace officials, leading soldiers, and important men—gathered in Jerusalem....