Posts from May 2020 (Page 2)

“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 18:18) “Now come and put a curse on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed” (Numbers 22:6) As children of God,…

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philippians 4:8) A believer’s life can be a…

“For his anger endures but a moment; in his favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5) “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul” (Psalm 94:19) Joy is used by our Father as a great deliverance in our lives. When laughter or joy overtakes us, our focus and mood can instantaneously change, bringing us into a new place. One of the Spirit’s fruit is joy…

“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings” (Proverbs 25:2) “Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19) Life is full of surprises, both fun and challenging, with some of the most important events being totally unexpected. I’ve come to believe God loves surprises because…

“Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:1-2) “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God” (Psalm 43:5) The Psalms are a beautiful collection of inspired writings that span the range of…

“Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people and crowns the humble with victory” (Psalm 149:3) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23) Joy will be one of the fruits of our lives as we abide in the presence of the Holy Spirit. I have…

“The scribes and the pharisees caught a woman in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, ‘This woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. What do you say?’ They were using this question as a trap in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning…

“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light” (Matthew 6:22) “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11) What we focus on grows. In times of trial, it’s easy to focus on the struggle, problems, challenges and failures. I’ve noticed in people’s lives a…

“Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters, and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, Hallelujah, for the Lord our God the Almighty reigns” (Revelation 19:6) Revelation celebrates that our Lord God Almighty reigns and celebrates the homecoming of his church. All of heaven is looking forward to your arrival for what will be the greatest party ever celebrated! It will be a reunion like…

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities: all things have been created through him and for him” (Colossians 1:16) “Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; Praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; Praise him all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you…