In the book of Esther, Haman had duped King Xerxes to sign an edict that would annihilate the Jews. Mordecai was in deep distress. He tore his clothes, putting on sackcloth and ashes. Esther unaware of the edict and seeing Mordecai in distress, sent one of her servants to find out the reason. Mordecai informed … Read more
You are not in a competition with another person. Your competitor is you. Mastering yourself so that you run to win. Run in such a way to win the prize. -1 Corinthians 9:24 You must determine what is price that you seek. Align the prize with your purpose. If you live in purpose, you will … Read more
Esther 2:12-13 outlines the process that a woman had to undertake to be with the king. A woman endured twelve months of beauty treatments, conditioning and grooming – six months with oil of myrrh and six with performs and cosmetics. After the twelve months of training, Esther got her turn with King Xerxes. King Xerxes … Read more
In Ruth 1:1-22, Naomi sought to return to her homeland of Judah. She had lost her husband and two sons. Her two daughter in-laws, Ruth and Orpah made the decision to travel with her. Naomi sought to discourage them from following and traveling with her to her homeland. She stated to them, “Go back, each … Read more
In Matthew 25:1-12 there is the story of the ten virgins. The ten virgins were to keep their lamps lit to greet the groom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. – Matthew 25:2. The five foolish did not plan or think ahead. They did not take along any additional oil to keep … Read more
For by your words you will be acquitted and by your words you will be condemned. –Matthew 12:37 Your words transmit power, carry your thoughts, reveal character, determine rewards and judgment, produce fruit and shape your destiny. God created the world with the power of his words. The earth was formless and empty, darkness was … Read more
The king of Aram was at war with Israel. The king sent an army of Arameans to attack and kill Elisha. Elisha prayed to God for help, specifically to strike the army with blindness. God answered. Elisha led the army to Samaria. They were surrounded and outnumbered. The Arameans were at the mercy of Elisha … Read more
Ruth traveled with Naomi to return to her homeland of Judah. Upon returning to Judah, Ruth just happened to be gleaning in the portion of the field belonging to Boaz who was a relative of Elimelech, Naomi’s deceased husband. Ruth gleaning in Boaz’s field was not by chance. Ruth setting out traveling with Ruth and becoming … Read more
You must open your eyes which will open your mind to see and believe in what can be. In Mark 8:22-25, Jesus heals a blind man. Jesus spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him. I will leave the spitting part of this story alone. (Smile) Jesus asked the man if he could … Read more
In 2 Samuel 9:3 David asked Ziba “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” David was seeking to show kindness for two reasons – his friendship with Jonathan and his love for God. David loved the Lord with all his heart. Even when he … Read more
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