History makes a mockery of Thomas the Apostle, yet he was a man who had no pretensions. Spiritual honesty is a far more accurate assessment of a man so committed to Jesus that he desired only the truth and to … Continue reading →
Bearing fruit that remains is not simply what we are chosen and appointed to do. It is a continuation of Christ’s work on the cross and His authority in prayer cannot be separated from this purpose. Only when we are … Continue reading →
To hold your peace can be the most difficult thing to do because it’s a command for absolute faith in God’s ability and willingness to intervene. The peace that passes all understanding is key to victory in Him. And Moses … Continue reading →
God knew that humanity would struggle to see His love, so He demonstrated it through the cross. Jesus is our living proof that love gives all and that we can trust Him entirely. He is also our living example to … Continue reading →
Transforming liberty in Jesus is freedom that is God’s supernatural response to our attitude and choice. We can continue to live bound by our circumstances and apparent inevitability, or we can reach out to the God who has the power … Continue reading →
Spirit and life cannot be separated because it is the Spirit who releases the resurrection life in us. God intends that we live extraordinary lives as Jesus did, surrendered to the Spirit and learning to walk in the spiritual abundance … Continue reading →
The Trinity of God is our perfect example of a threefold cord at work with supernatural power. He has created and prepared us for this kind of unity with others. Together, our strength and faith is multiplied with the same … Continue reading →
A crisis of faith always happens when we are sifted as wheat, but Jesus continually intercedes to bring a victory of faith. Our trials are preparation to strengthen others, multiplying our personal experience into a powerful kingdom victory. And the … Continue reading →
When we weep in intercession, it’s a surrender of self and full identification with the heart of God and the unsaved. The work of Christ must continue in us, and part of this is to lay down our lives as … Continue reading →
Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for Holy Spirit empowerment. This means that being filled with the Spirit is a command, not an optional extra we can accept or refuse. It’s a must have, but it means surrender to His … Continue reading →
We must commit our works to God by yielding our lives in His service. It doesn’t mean committing what we think or plan to do and expecting Him to bless it. The commitment must come first and must be to … Continue reading →
Jesus came to seek the lost, which includes everything that we lost through the fall. Salvation is perfect and complete. Everything that was lost or turned from the purposes of God is included so that we can walk in wholeness … Continue reading →
We must learn to listen to our Guide, who is faithful, indwelling, and supernatural. This means discipline and surrender, a willingness to put self aside and build relationship. Faith and trust only come from knowledge and intimacy. When we learn … Continue reading →
Spirit and power remain the prerogative of God to confirm His Word and manifest His real glory. They require a willingness to relinquish total control to Him and step out in faith. We should both desire and expect our supernatural … Continue reading →
Believers already have the fullness of Christ because Christ is in us. He makes the perfect, complete fullness and power of the I AM available in practical ways. As long as we remain connected to the vine, abundant resurrection life … Continue reading →
God’s divine purpose is always good, and He is able to use and circumstance to achieve it. He doesn’t always create the situation but can and will turn it to victory if we yield it to Him. Even when wrong … Continue reading →
The shaking of the church has begin, both from within and without, and God is beginning to separate the sheep from the goats and the wheat from the tares. The choice to obey God or others is more critical than … Continue reading →
When we live lives of worship, we can expect miraculous provision from a God who sees and provides for our every need. Jehovah Jireh is redemptive, a name fulfilled in Jesus. God works supernaturally to provide practically if we yield … Continue reading →
The Acts Church is our example and our challenge. We receive power when we receive the Spirit, but it only operates when we obey and step out in faith to witness. God’s power will work with His purposes alone. If … Continue reading →
We know to expect kingdom tribulations, but that doesn’t make them easy to overcome. Our faith takes a beating, but the Word and the exhortation of other believers will carry us through and establish us in the kingom. The blood … Continue reading →
