Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.
The Gibeonites’ deception secured a treaty with Joshua and the Israelites. The Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into thinking they were people from a distance land. People who were poor, in need of shelter and help. The Israelites discovered that the Gibeonites were actually their neighbors. They were the opposite of what they had portrayed. Their … Read more
In Joshua 9, the Israelites are taking over the Promised Land. They are euphoric. Emotions are running high. They are celebrating their major victories in conquering the people of the land. God’s promise is coming to be a reality. One tribe of the land, the Gibeonites were concerned and worried about their survival. They knew … Read more
Moses was dead. The Israelites who had been disobedient and lacked faith were dead. The people had been wandering in the desert for 40 years. God determined that the time had come for His people to enter the Promised Land. The territory would be theirs as promised. They would be victorious in defeating the inhabitants … Read more
See using confidence, faith and hope. Believe! Do not let what is visibly seen be a deterrence to that which can be obtained and achieved. In Numbers 13, Moses sent twelve scouts out to explore the land of Canaan – the Promised Land. The land was within their reach. The Lord was about to deliver … Read more
In the Bible, 40 symbolized a period of testing, trial and probation. God flooded the world for 40 days and nights. Moses endured two periods of 40. He lived 40 years in Egypt. He lived 40 years in the desert. Moses sent the spies to scout the Promised Land for 40 days. The Israelites wandered … Read more
Bartimaeus lacked physical sight; however, he had spiritual sight.
In Mark 9:33, the disciples were arguing about who was the greatest. The disciples were ashamed to tell Jesus why they were arguing. Ashamed because of pride. Pride grounded in ignorance and selfishness. Jesus answered, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last and servant of all. -Mark 9:35 To be great … Read more
You have control over what you say, think, feel, believe and do. You will be tested on what you think, feel, believe, say and do. Tested because individuals will seek to trick you into making a bad decision. Taking action that is ineffective and counterproductive to what you are seeking to accomplish. You will kick … Read more
Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod. -Mark 8:15
In Matthew 14:22, Jesus instructed the disciples to go ahead to the other side of the sea in the boat without him. He had transportation to get to the other side. Jesus went out to join them, walking on the lake. They disciples saw Jesus walking on the water becoming terrified. Jesus stated to them … Read more
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