Category Archives: Holy Spirit
Deep vs. Shallow
Matthew 7:24-25 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.”
We will kick off today’s devotional with our final thought from yesterday. The shelf life of God’s Word must be sustained in our lives. I got the term shelf life from the grocery store. Read the rest of this entry
Open Up!
Luke 15:11-13 “…A man had two sons. The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. … younger son …moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living.”
In Luke 15:11-32 (please read), Jesus tells us the story of the prodigal son. This boy asks for his inheritance while his father is still alive and then lavishes everything on wild living. Read the rest of this entry
Grace Elect
Romans 6:15-16 “Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin… or you can choose to obey God…”
Isaiah 30:18 “For this reason the Lord is still waiting to show his favour to you so he can show you his marvellous love. He waits to be gracious to you. He sits on his throne ready to show mercy to you. For Yahweh is the Lord of justice, faithful to keep his promises.
Nitty-gritty
2 Peter 3:18 “Let the gift of undeserved grace and the understanding that come from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ help you keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and forever! Amen.” (CEV)
For you to walk in the fullness of many things in life, it is important to understand the fundamentals of how it works. If you are in a university, for instance, you need to understand the fundamentals of the school you are in. Read the rest of this entry
A Fresh Start
2 Corinthians 3:16 “But the moment one turns to the Lord with an open heart, the veil is lifted and they see.” (TPT)
Some of us may have been hurt in the past by people who were supposed to be Christians. Listen, do not let anybody’s foolishness stop you from getting close to God. You may think you are hopeless, but God has sent me to you today to tell you that you are not hopeless. Read the rest of this entry
Closed Case
Romans 8:1 “So now the case is closed. There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One.” (TPT)
The greatest destroyer of confidence is guilt and shame. You are not perfect. You stopped being perfect some time ago in case you did not know. I also stopped being perfect a long time ago. Read the rest of this entry
The Matrix
Lamentations 5:21 “Bring us back to you, God—we’re ready to come back. Give us a fresh start.” (MSG).
One of the first things that happen when you open your heart to God is that you will see clearly. Your perspective just changes. Read the rest of this entry
New Beginning
Matthew 28:5-6 “…the angel said to them, ‘There’s no reason to be afraid. I know you’re here looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here—he has risen victoriously, just as he said! Come inside the tomb and see the place where our Lord was lying.” (TPT, emphasis added).
And because Jesus is alive, we can be bold enough to know that tomorrow will be alright. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, it is important to reflect on the fact that Jesus is King! Jesus is Lord! Jesus is Alive! Read the rest of this entry
Take Me
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest. Accept my teaching. Learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will be able to get some rest.” (ERV, emphasis added).
God’s antidote to stress and method for victory over stress is “Take my yoke and learn from me“. The word yoke in this context means purpose. Read the rest of this entry
Crucial Coach
1 Peter 5:7 “Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.” (TPT)
Once you have Decided On The Vision For Your Future, the next thing you need to decide on is How To Navigate Stress. Read the rest of this entry
