*1.* “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” *2* “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” *3* “No, in all these things we…
Indeed, what you’re up against may look more extensive, more powerful, but when you have God’s Word in your heart, that’s the everlasting edict. His Word is the ordinance that enables you to withstand stronger storms. God’s Word is the decree that empowers you to overcome more enormous challenges. With God’s Word in your heart, you accomplish desires that seem impossible. Now make sure you do your part and keep God’s Word in your heart. For any area you’re struggling…
Numerous views on why the enemies cannot overpower a believer in Christ Jesus, but I find an additional assertion in this Scripture: “I placed the sand as the boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass; though the waves toss, they cannot prevail; though they roar, they cannot pass over it.” (Jeremiah 5:22, ESV). My friend, Jeremiah 5 says that though the ocean may be a billion times bigger and more potent than the sand, God put…
*1.* “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” *2* “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” *3* “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” *4* “The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and…
How can you have a proper perspective of life if you never find and receive mercy? I was teaching on what the values of addition you got for going to the sanctuary; I quoted Hebrews 4:12; “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Someone then asked, is…
Friend, have you ever thought of dying? Or you have heard people saying, “it would just be easier to die”? Such a thought could creep in when you don’t live in God’s Word regularly! Listen, such a thought is satanic. It can never be from God! Satan is the liar, a murderer, who always seeks to kill, steal, and destroy; he killed many with murderous thoughts and still uses the same instrument of death today. As for you, you need…
*1.* “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” *2* “For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.” *3* “The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble bind on strength.” *4* “Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant.”
You may look at what you’re up against today and feel that you don’t have the strength, the stamina, the endurance, the fortitude to keep fighting. I told you, you have access to exceptional power in Christ Jesus. Yes, the challenges are there; maybe it’s cancer, financial crisis, imbalance, an addiction, or a situation in your family. No, get ready. God is not going to let you stay feeling overwhelmed. Right now, He is breathing unique strength into you. When…
Elijah’s outrun of a chariot provides an essential element of what you can do when you trust God and operate within His Strength: “Then the LORD gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.” (1 Kings 18:46, NLT). The prophet Elijah had just defeated the 450 prophets of Baal who supported King Ahab, and no doubt he was exhausted. Yet it says…
*1.* “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” *2* “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” *3* “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your…