Lord of All means access to His eternal purpose and supernatural power, but requires surrender. Suffering is often the road to ‘Your will be done, not mine.’ For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that … Continue reading →
Our living testimony must reflect the brutal honesty of the cross – that we are all sinners and undeserving of God’s love, grace, and mercy for all mankind. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus … Continue reading →
They answered and said to Him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham. (John 8:39) It’s amazing to think that, right from the beginning, God made provision … Continue reading →
We must delight in obedience, not simply obey God because we have to. True obedience is of the heart, our love response to our God and desire to please Him. I delight to do Your will, O my God, And … Continue reading →
We quench the Spirit through ignorance and abuse of His power. Our growth and lives depend on His work and real intimacy with God is impossible without Him. Do not quench the Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:19) The gift of the … Continue reading →
We must choose between life or death before we can be transformed by God. Darkness and suffering is often our self-imposed road receiving the ‘all’ of God. For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, … Continue reading →
Honesty before God is critical to intimacy with Him. The truth that sets us free lies living the brutal reality of the cross with an omniscient, loving God. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my … Continue reading →
Increase is God’s sovereign, supernatural principle of multiplication at work. We participate but may not see the harvest He commands through our obedience. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, … Continue reading →
Divine direction is God’s provision for the darkest hour which is always just before the dawn. By grace He ensures we hear His voice and directs our steps. Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You … Continue reading →
Real hope is from God and contains His supernatural power. The world can’t destroy it because it is the work of the Holy Spirit in lives surrendered to God. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy … Continue reading →
