Do You Believe?
Mark 16:17 “These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. 18 They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them…”
“These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe…” [with emphasis]. The Bible does not say that the miraculous signs will accompany those that are in doubt or those that are afraid. You have to hinge your confidence on Jesus and in the Word of God. Read the rest of this entry
Triumphant
Col.2:14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross” [with emphasis].
The devil and all his demonic hosts were disarmed, defeated and publicly shamed! It was not a private affair; it was a public disgrace. What does that mean for you and I? Read the rest of this entry
Your Reality
Col.2:14 “He cancelled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross” [with emphasis].
The Holy Spirit has ensured that Jesus’ experiences were documented for you and I to draw strength and encouragement from. When we look at what Jesus went through, we can see clearly that God can dull the smartness of the enemy for our sakes. Read the rest of this entry
Elevation not Elimination
1Cor.2:9 “That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Yesterday we established this truth, that satan is limited in knowledge but he keeps guessing. The devil knew that God was going to send a deliverer to Israel while they were in Egypt.
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The Joker
1Cor.2:8 “But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. 9 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared…”
A lot of us played cards for fun growing up and we are familiar with the card called the ‘Joker’. The ‘Joker’ is a game changer.When you pick the ‘joker’, no matter how the game swings, you remain confident. Read the rest of this entry
Prophetic Action
Jn.3:14 “And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.”
If you and I can get the concept of The Cross right, a lot of things will begin to fall into place in our Christian walk. I pray that the significance of The Cross will become a reality in your life, in Jesus Name [say amen]. Read the rest of this entry
The Priority
Gal.6:14 “As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.” [with emphasis]
If you place anything in your life that you cannot take with you to heaven before The Cross, you are setting yourself up for destruction. Read the rest of this entry
By Faith
Gal.6:14 “As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.” [with emphasis]
Paul says our interest in the world must be crucified and yesterday we discussed in detail what that interest actually entails. However, Paul did not stop there. Paul says, “…the world’s interest in me has also died”. Read the rest of this entry
Die Daily
Gal.6:14 “As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.”
Two things from yesterday’s devotional that we must not forget are;
- When the life of Christ is “received”, then it “forms” in us and then it “performs” through us.
- The distinguishing mark of the Christian life is not perfection. The distinguishing mark is an on-going fight against anything that dims the life of Jesus in us.
