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Enough is Enough!

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  “I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and large land, to a land flowing with milk and honey.” Exodus 3:7–8, NKJV Enough Is Enough The Israelites had been in slavery for 400 years. Ten generations had been mistreated, abused, and oppressed, though they’d done nothing wrong. Because the Egyptians had a strong army and weapons, it looked like the Israelites would never be free. But God said, “Enough is enough. You couldn’t do anything about it, but I’m coming down to break the chains, deliver you, and bring you into the Promised Land.” You may be struggling with something that you can look back and see has been passed down to you through generations of your family—an addiction, depression, poverty, guilt, shame, anxiety, insecurity. God knows the negative things...
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Kingdom View Of Money!

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  Kingdom View of Money Scripture: Psalm 19:9–11 “ The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. ” (ESV) The Bible warns us about the deceitfulness of riches. I have come to the conclusion that money is like a rattlesnake. It has to be handled carefully. It is paramount we understand and take to heart what the Scripture says about money. If we are not careful, it can become the god of our life. In fact, we are counseled to desire God and his Word more than riches. Here are some passages that tell us the same thing. In Proverbs we learn, “ Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. ” (Proverbs 8:10, NIV) Job tells us, “… and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the r...
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Have a Vision!

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  Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18, KJV Have a Vision Oluwafemi, do you have a vision for your life, a God-sized dream and promises from God? It’s easy to have complaints about what didn’t work out or who hurt us. That wrong vision is going to limit your life. The Scripture says that if you’re lacking vision, you’ve reached your limits, you’re focused on what you can’t do and on how big the obstacles are. What would happen if you start writing a new vision? Write what God says about you. If you’re dealing with an illness, write the vision: “God says He is restoring health to me. I am healthy and whole. I am strong and energetic.” If you’re believing to pay your house off, write the vision: “God says I will lend and not borrow. What I touch prospers and succeeds. I am debt free. I am blessed so I can be a blessing.” Keep a new vision in front of you. That’s what you’re giving permission to come to pass. Who knows where God will take you if you will da...
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A Comforting Truth!

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  A Comforting Truth Scripture: Isaiah 43:1 “ Now this is what the Lord says. He created you, people of Jacob; he formed you, people of Israel. He says, ‘Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you. I have called you by name, and you are mine.’ ” (NCV) How comforting to realize that God knows us by name. He has created us, formed us, and even fashioned our hearts individually. “ He fashions their hearts individually; He considers all their works. ” (Psalm 33:15, NKJV) Each of us is unique and special, created for fulfilling a specific purpose. Our priority must be to discover what we have been designed for, so we can find God’s purpose for us. Then we can be busy doing the works he has prepared for us. “ 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, NLT) When we are used for our designed purpose, we can live the abundant life. We must listen for the voice of the Shepherd, “ The one who...
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A Day to Honor!

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  Give to everyone what you owe them...if honor, then honor. Romans 13:7, NIV A Day to Honor All throughout the Scripture, we see that God blesses an attitude of honor. In Exodus, it says that when we honor our parents, we are promised long life. In Proverbs, it says that when we pursue righteousness, we will find life, prosperity, and honor. To show honor simply means that you give respect and recognition to others with your attitude, actions, and words. As we humble ourselves and give honor, we will reap a harvest of honor in our lives in return. Today, we recognize Memorial Day as a time when we honor all the brave men and women who have given their lives in service for this country. As we remember them, let’s honor the gift of freedom they have given us by saying thank you with our actions and choosing to love and honor others. Let’s also honor all those who are serving in our armed forces and their families and sacrificing so much today. Let’s pray for God’s peace, protection,...
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The Breath of Life!

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  The Breath of Life Scripture: Genesis 2:7 “ Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. ” (NIV) We live in a world filled with people who have no fear of God reflected in the way they live. As we can see from the above verse, our very life—every breath and every heartbeat—are sourced in God. “ In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. ” (Job 12:10, NIV) “ The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. ” (Job 33:4, NIV) “ And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. ” (Acts 17:25, NIV) We are talking about the power of life that belongs to God. It makes sense that created people should pay deference to their Creator. There is a general saying that one should not bite the hand that feeds you. It does not make sense to offend the one who ca...
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Acts 2:1-13!

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  Introduction Acts 2:1–13: The Holy Spirit comes on the day of Pentecost to give power and courage to the apostles. They begin boldly declaring the great things God has done, which people hear in many languages. Some people are happy and excited, while others make fun of the Lord’s followers. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 2:4 GNT They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. Read 2 When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in one place.  2  Suddenly there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.  3  Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there.  4  They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. 5  There were Jews living in Jerusalem, religious people ...
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