Sisera was a great general in the King of Hazor’s army. After he was slain by a woman, the Bible states, “So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him [the Lord] be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might” (Judges 5:31, KJV). This does not say that we who serve the Lord will shine like the sun coming up, or the sun going down, but HIGH NOON! Proverbs 4:18 states: “But…..
What do you do when you leave your home? (Lock the door). What do you do when you get to the store? (Lock your car door). What do you do with your debit card pin? (Hide it in your mind to keep your account safe). “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life” says Proverbs 4:23, CEV. The KJV says, “for out of it are the issues of life.” Protect the thoughts of your heart…..
God is always sending out Memos. These are something we need to “take note” of. If your attention is brought to a person in the grocery store, make sure to speak to them, smile, or move closer to see if they need help. Do you see injustice? Unfairness? Cruelty? Lack? If you can’t intervene, pray, bind the devil, and believe that God can change any situation. Most of all, ask for wisdom in every situation. Just relax. You can’t fix…..
We all know there were two trees in the garden of Eden that were of interest. One was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and the other was the tree of life. God gave permission for Adam and Eve to eat from any of the many trees in the garden EXCEPT for the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He gave them a choice to obey, and they had plenty of other interesting fruits to…..
Do you think we might be in the latter days? Are things confusing, and are many without conscience and full of evil? Here is good news. “But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul” (Deuteronomy 4:29-30, NAS). The Lord is available, and willing to show Himself to you, but you must do the searching and you must put out effort……
How do you know if you love the Lord? We know David loved Him because God said through the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite about Solomon and his reign: “Howbeit, I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand; but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant’s sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes” (1 Kings 11:34). Then we have the New Testament perspective as Jesus…..
Do you want something to build your life on, that will never grow old, burn down, break, wear out, or leave you? Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away: but my words shall not pass away” (Mark 13:31, KJV). Keep this in the back of your mind every day. Whatever looms large in your life will bow into nothingness in eternity. Keep the WORDS OF THE LORD first and foremost in your thoughts, and remember that they are the…..
Most religions have rules of moral conduct, but only Christianity (a relationship with a living God, and Son, and Holy Spirit) has what can be called ‘heavy truth’ and supernatural help. For instance, Romans 19: “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord” (KJV). We do not have to concern ourselves with our enemies, or their just and deserved punishment. Let anger go! Let…..
Have we lost our ability to give honor to other human beings? So many politicians, rock stars, sports figures and pastors have fallen into sin and evil that it seems no one is worthy of honor anymore, and we are afraid to trust anyone with our honor. Honor is a decision of the heart to place another’s feelings and best interest ahead of our own. It has to come by faith now, not by the effort of the other person……
The great prophet Elijah was about to be taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. He traveled to three different cities before his departure: Bethel, Jericho, and Jordan. At each of these towns, Elijah told Elisha his servant to stay behind, but Elisha kept saying, “I will not leave you.” As they crossed the River Jordan right before the angel chariots arrived, Elijah asked Elisha what he could do for Elisha for his persistence in staying by his side……