In 2 Kings 4, though things were so bad for the widow, she had an exception! Notice that she said she had nothing “except” a small jar of oil. God is going to use what comes after the “except.” “I have nothing except this small talent and a little training. I have nothing except a few connections.” God will take what you think is insignificant and turn it into something extraordinary. When you come to the end of what you…
Yes, you have what it takes to receive your miracles. Here it is: “Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” (2 Kings 4:2, NIV). In 2 Kings 4, things were so bad for the poor widow that the creditors were coming to take her two sons to pay her bills. When she said…
*1.* “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy the truth and do not sell it – wisdom, instruction and insight as well. The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!” *2* “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long…
Here it is: “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”(Psalm 127:3-5 ESV). Friend, there is no limit to the goodness of God in your life. The Father’s blessing on your life never runs out….
Here it is: “My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life” (Proverbs 6:20-23). Remember, you are a child of…
*1.* “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” *2* “By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” *3* “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his…
Here it is: “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23, ESV). Friend, your time to testify is now! The Scripture says, “Hold fast the confession of your faith.” You have to hold fast to what God put in your heart. There are forces constantly trying to convince us that what God said is never going to happen. “It’s been too long. There’s no sign of it. Just accept…
Here it is: “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8, NIV). It’s just a Roar! Friend, sometimes when we pray, and it doesn’t seem like anything is happening, the enemy makes a lot of noise and talks a lot of trash, but it’s just a roar. The enemy is mocking us and saying, “You’re not free from this trouble; you’ll never get well, your…
*1.* “And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” *2* “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” *3* “Now…
In your plan to succeed in life, always permit that, ‘God is in Control’ on the operational, tactical and strategic peak! Do you ever think things can go wrong or mistakes do happen? Maybe your mindset could accommodate such; nonetheless, you must factor in that always God has something better in His Mind! Yes, when you succeed, you give Him thanks, for He plans to escalate His glory in your life just at that point. Even when you failed to…