Just Do It!
Deut.28:1 “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.
The change we desire in our lives and in our spheres of influence begins with the punch of obedience. The leapers were looking for change in their lives, health, and status. Read the rest of this entry
Hearken
1 Sam. 15:22 But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.”
Please read Luke 17:11-19. Another noteworthy thing from this passage of scripture is the fact that Jews and Samaritans were together. That is not a very common scene. Read the rest of this entry
Not As Humans
2 Cor.6:7 “…We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense.”
Over the past few weeks, we spent a lot of time laying a foundation and establishing the building blocks to fight and gain victory. Over the next few days we will be looking at the weapons of our warfare. Read the rest of this entry
Cut it off!
Isa.50:7 “Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.”
Remember Hannah and Peninnah? Hannah remained sorrowful until she took Peninnah’s mockery to God. Most times, people take things to God but step out of God’s presence still carrying the problem. Read the rest of this entry
Disarm Distraction
Isa.8:13 “Make the Lord of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the one who should make you tremble.”
The King James Version reads “Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” Do not be afraid of anything or anyone else? Read the rest of this entry
Identify and Eradicate
Isa.54:14 (KJV) “In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.”
Fear based distractions are not to be ignored. You have to deal with the fear. So today will be going to the source of many fears and I pray that God will eradicate fear from your life. Read the rest of this entry
Fear Not!
Isa.41:10 “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
Yesterday, we dealt with the ‘Harmless’ Distractions and the Deep-Seated Sorrow Distractions. It is not a question of whether something is wrong or right. Read the rest of this entry
Spot Cleaning
Rom.5:5 “And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us…” [with emphasis]
It is so important for us to completely eradicate distractions because of what is at stake in our lives. The first type of distraction we must deal with is the “Harmless” Distraction. Read the rest of this entry
Single
Luke 9:51 “When it came close to the time for his Ascension, he gathered up his courage and steeled himself for the journey to Jerusalem.” [MSG, with emphasis]
Jesus was susceptible to distractions. A lot of people do not want to think of Jesus this way, but the truth is, He actually was. Read the rest of this entry
Focus!
Luke 9:51 “As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” [with emphasis]
Over the next couple of day, by the Spirit of God, we will be dealing with distractions to fighting. Beginning today, Read the rest of this entry
