Dare Not

Gen.3:6 “The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it.”

 

The Bible clearly states that Eve was convinced. Men, this is why you have to keep talking to your wife. Women want to hear something, you be the one that has the agenda and consistently deliver your manifesto. Read the rest of this entry

Take The Reigns

Gen.3:6 “The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it” [with emphasis].

Please read Genesis 3:1-7, it details the first recorded crossroads in the history of mankind. The Bible says that she saw that the fruit was beautiful and that points to the lust of the eyes. Read the rest of this entry

Only Jesus

Mark 8:36 “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?”

Jesus alone can authoritatively make this statement and it is because Jesus Himself was tempted in every way. Jesus was tempted to go the way of the world. Many years ago, a young man came to me for counsel. Read the rest of this entry

Temporal vs. Eternal

Ps.24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.  The world and all its people belong to him.”

You need to know that satan does not have a way. The devil will use any way that is not the way of God. So, he will show up in the way of self and in the way of the world. Read the rest of this entry

Correction

Rev.21:“And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life.”

Life presents crossroad situations to everyone. Crossroads are critical because destinies are determined at crossroads. Very often, we worry about the destination but when we choose the right path, we have chosen the right destination. Read the rest of this entry

My Story

Isa.6:“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me” (KJV).

This scripture is very personal to me and pivotal to my relationship with Jesus. The crossroads affords us the opportunity of changing our direction or staying on course. Read the rest of this entry

Stay The Course

Matt.26:39 “He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

Jesus was also tempted to take the way of self. The cross was hard; when He was at Gethsemane Jesus said, “Father, if it is possible let this cup pass over me.” Read the rest of this entry

What Will It Be?

Isa.6:“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me” (KJV).

Imagine being home alone with your father and both of you are sitting in the living room, watching television. Then your father turns to you and says, “I need water, who is going to get water for me?” Read the rest of this entry

What Matters

Heb. 11:10 For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has fixed and firm foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God.” (AMPC)

Acts 1:So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere…”. Jesus had demonstrated His power, Read the rest of this entry

The Way

Jn.14:6 (NKJV) “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

The illustration in today’s devotional is not original, the Holy Spirit drew it for me. This is an attempt to graphically capture what He drew. I am just communicating what I have received of the Lord, so please pay attention because Read the rest of this entry