Posts

Into the Fullness of Your Purpose!

By
Image
  When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:3, NIV Into the Fullness of Your Purpose At thirty-seven years old, seven years after David was anointed to be the king of Judah and twenty years after he was first anointed by Samuel to become the next king of Israel, the elders of Israel anointed him king over all of Israel, over all twelve tribes. So why this third anointing? The first two were necessary to bring him to this point, but God knew with this new assignment, with greater responsibility and challenges, David would need a fresh anointing. This third anointing was his most powerful anointing, which brought him into the fullness of his purpose. At every season in your life, when you’re going to step up to a new level, when you need more wisdom, more strength, more protection, God will be right there with a fresh anointing, with fresh ideas, fr...
Post a Comment
Read more

Designed by God!

By
Image
  Designed by God Scripture: Psalm 33:15, NKJV “ He fashions their hearts individually; He considers all their works. ” (Psalm 33:15, NKJV) Incredible! Each of us has been specifically designed by God for his purpose and use. Christians are told this in Scripture: “ For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them ” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV). Discovering God’s plan and purpose is the most fulfilling part of life one can imagine. God has redeemed us for his purposes, “ who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works ” (Titus 2:14, NKJV). God considers all of our works. After all, he designed us, and he is interested in seeing whether his purposes are being served. Our redeemed talents, gifts, and desires call us into the avenues of service he has prepared for us. God has given you a heart to do something for him. You...
1 comment
Read more

Object Lessons!

By
Image
  All these things happened to them as examples—as object lessons to us—to warn us against doing the same things; they were written down so that we could read about them and learn from them. 1 Corinthians 10:11, TLB Object Lessons The Scripture provides us with countless object lessons to read about and learn from. Think of the life of Moses. If you were in his classroom, he would tell you, “I’m here to encourage you that it’s not too late to accomplish your dreams. I was eighty years old, taking care of sheep in the desert, and thought I’d made so many mistakes that God was done with me. Then one day God showed up in a burning bush and said, ‘Go deliver the two million Israelites from Pharaoh.’ I didn’t think I could do it. I was intimidated, I stuttered, but something rose up in me, a faith, a fire, an anointing. I stepped out and God made things happen that I never imagined.” Take this lesson from Moses. God didn’t disqualify you because you made mistakes. He hasn’t forgotten ab...
Post a Comment
Read more

Conviction are Key!

By
Image
  Convictions are Key Scripture: Romans 4:20–21, NIV “ Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. ” (Romans 4:20-21, NIV) Abraham is a prime example of one who was fully persuaded that God would perform what he had promised. That is conviction. Conviction was a controlling factor in Abraham’s life, and he ordered his life accordingly, experiencing the blessing of God. Conviction is a key component of faith. When a person lacks conviction, their faith wavers and the promises of God may not be fulfilled. Scripture tells us, “W hen you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord ” (James 1:6–7, NIV). We must have the conviction that the Word of God is living and powerful, and that it works in those...
1 comment
Read more

Let Peace Rule Your Heart!

By
Image
  And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Colossians 3:15, NLT Let Peace Rule Your Heart In Acts 12, after King Herod Agrippa saw how pleased the people were when he killed the apostle James, he arrested Peter and put him in prison for sharing his faith. On the night before his trial, Peter knew he could be the next in line. His life could be over in a few hours. You would think he would be so worried, so panicked, but Peter understood the principle of letting the peace of Christ rule in his heart. Fear came knocking at the door, but he said, “No, thanks. I’m going to stay in peace. My God is still in control.” That’s why the angel had to wake Peter up when he came and rescued him from the prison. In the face of death, Peter had the peace that passes understanding. That’s what happens when you take control of your thought life. When you refuse to envision everything that could ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Weave a Pattern of Giving Into Your Life!

By
Image
  Weave a Pattern of Giving Into Your Life Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7–8, NIV “ Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8, NIV) Recently, I received an email from someone who desires to be a kingdom investor, but struggles to give cheerfully. The person asked how to get started in this type of giving. I encouraged the individual to read the book,  KingdomNomics , and followed up with this: God honors the giver who gives with a cheerful heart. My suggestion is to study 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Each person is to give as they purpose in their own heart, not under compulsion or grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver. Love is an action word. Verse 8  indicates that God will swing into action in the life of the cheerful gi...
Post a Comment
Read more

All the Kingdom of Promises!

By
Image
  “So don’t ever be afraid, dearest friends! Your loving Father joyously gives you his kingdom with all its promises!” Luke 12:32, TPT All the Kingdom Promises When you come to God with your prayers, don’t be a beggar, be a believer. Some people come to God pleading for the same promises again and again. No, turn it around. God heard you the first time you asked. Don’t pray like He didn’t. When you pray, believe that He is faithful, that the miracle was set in motion, and start thanking God that it’s on the way. And believe that you’re a child of the Most High God, that He’s your loving Father who joyously gives you His kingdom with all its promises. No more begging God year after year. Most of the time after you pray a promise from God or a desire He’s put on your heart, there’s a waiting period when you don’t see anything happening. All you have is a promise, but it’s from the God who created the universe. You have a word from the God who calls you a masterpiece, the God whose go...
Post a Comment
Read more