His Not Mine
Matthew 6:9-10 “Pray like this… May YOUR Kingdom come soon. May YOUR will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” (emphasis added)
Yesterday, we asked the question, how do I know what I am seeking first? And we said the answer is in two things. First, look at how you spend your money. Read the rest of this entry
Truth To Self
Revelations 5:9 “With your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and every language and every people and every nation!” (NIV, emphasis added).
God is all about diversity. God’s Kingdom is multinational, multi-ethnic, and multi-tribal. If you have a community, state, or national vision, then your vision is too small. Read the rest of this entry
Priority
Revelations 5:9 “With your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and every language and every people and every nation!” (NIV).
Everyone who has committed their lives to Jesus matters to God. God is passionate about everyone who is added to His Kingdom. God loves everyone. Read the rest of this entry
Yours or His?
Acts 20:24 “I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may complete the race and finish the task that the Lord Jesus has given me — the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.” (NIV)
It is all about The Kingdom of God. When you understand The Kingdom and embrace God’s agenda, you become aligned with heaven. Discouragement becomes very far from you, Read the rest of this entry
The Main Thing
Matthew 6:33 “Seek first the kingdom of God.” (ESV, emphasis added).
How do we stay aligned and how do we keep the main thing, the main thing? The answers to these questions we will get from the Words of Jesus Himself. Read the rest of this entry
Aligned
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 “as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” (NKJV)
When the wheels of a car are aligned, there is an increase in the performance of the wheels and the vehicle. And the wheels are long-lasting. Alignment improves handling, it prevents drifting. Read the rest of this entry
The Suspension
Galatians 5:25 “Now since we have chosen to walk with the Spirit, let’s keep each step in perfect sync with God’s Spirit.” (The Voice)
We will kick off today by reiterating our final thoughts from yesterday. When it comes to your life and destiny, selection is the name of the game. Read the rest of this entry
Selection Game
Acts 6:2-4 “…We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. …select seven men …well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. … give them this responsibility. Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
My prayer for you, because the entrance of God’s Word brings light and understanding, is that God’s Word will light you and fill your understanding in the Name of Jesus. Read the rest of this entry
Far More
Philippians 4:8 “In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honourable.” (GNT)
It is what you fill your mind with that will determine the way you think. The way you think determines the way you feel, which in turn determines the way you act. Read the rest of this entry
Point Of Origin
Philippians 4:8 “Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.” (TPT, emphasis added).
We will kick off today’s devotional with our final thoughts from yesterday. The way you think determines the way you feel. And the way you feel determines the way you act. Read the rest of this entry