Paradise is a promise for us who believe. One of the criminals who was hung on a cross at the same time as Jesus recognized him as the King of Heaven. Jesus spoke the words of life to him, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). The word paradise means refers to the Garden of Eden, where every need was provided, and Adam and Eve had only to tend to the garden and animals, and eat delicious…..
When we get a scripture which is referenced in both the Old and New Testaments, we need to pay attention. This is something important enough that God wants us to “get it.” In Deuteronomy 8:3 (NKJV), we read: “So he humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your father’s know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone, but man lives by every…..
Jesus paid a price long before He went to the cross for us. He spent untold hours in prayer, sometimes praying all night (Luke 6:12). When a young child, he spent his time in the temple, hearing the Word of God, and learning to read it, while other young children were playing or running around. He was paying a price. He denied himself many worldly pursuits which would have distracted from His heavenly call. He often fasted, and although a…..
If a baby is raised without language being spoken, or interaction with other humans, they will not learn to speak, or know things about the earth, except what they can see and hear. They must be taught. This is why God created families. Parents MUST teach their children their values and ways, or the children will get all this from someone else. Deuteronomy 11:18 &19 states: “You shall take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind;…..
Everybody has somebody to complain about, but who’s abusing you? Look deeper, and understand and know that the person that’s driving you up a wall is being used by God’s enemies against you. They are a puppet, controlled by spirit forces to take your mind, time, and energy away from God-pursuits, and turn them into complaining and unbelief. Be very careful not to give these misbehaving entities any glory by letting them ruin your day. Let God make your day…..
Dictionary.com defines the word ‘revamp’ as: “1. to renovate, redo, or revise. 2. an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul.” We need to revamp our minds. When you come to Jesus, you must change the way you think about things. You are no longer hopeless, without strength, stamina, or provision. We are not subject to sickness or disease, or mental distress. Hallelujah! We are no longer bound to this world, but citizens of the eternal Kingdom…..
If you want to walk with God, you will have to get over yourself. What does this mean? We all come with preconceived ideas, knowledge, and slants, because of our upbringing, and the things that have formed our lives. When we come to Jesus, we become what 2 Corinthians 5:17 states: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” You are no longer tied to…..
In a poker game, to “fold” means you lay down your cards and stop playing on your turn because you want to be “out” of that particular hand of cards. When playing the game of life, and the devil seems to have the upper hand, never, ever fold. Never give up, or throw down your cards when it seems he is winning, because you know who really has the upper hand. God does, and He is on your side. If…..
There are times when the LORD will ask you to stay put in a certain area until your assignment there is finished. It may not be pleasant or easy. It may be a job, a relationship, a situation, or a safe place for you to be UNTIL you are ready, or the new place is ready to move into. Just steady your course and keep close to the LORD’s heart so that you will know when it is time. It…..
When you belong to Jesus, you have a river of life bubbling out of your innermost being (John 7:38). This does not come from your head, but from your heart, where Holy Spirit dwells. It is not anything you can conjure up, or cause to happen, except in your yielding to it by letting Holy Spirit have His way in your life, and pursuing Him, and asking Him to reside in you in His fullness. This river is so powerful,…..