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.
Joseph had a dream. A dream that he broadcasted to his brothers. His brothers were already resentful of him. His dream added more fuel to the fire. The brothers conspired together throwing Joseph into a pit. From the pit, sold into slavery. It is for good The pit was the beginning of his journey to … Read more
After baptism, the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness for temptation by the devil. Jesus fasted for forty days and night, before becoming hungry. Imagine forty days and nights without eating. I would be delirious. In steps, the devil when Jesus is at his most vulnerable. The devil says to Jesus “If you are the … Read more
He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears (Isa 11:3, NIV). There are two lessons in this scripture. One, do not be concerned with what other individuals say about you and think. Imagine if Jesus had been concerned about what others said about … Read more
Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. -Hebrews 11:1 What does this mean? Faith is fact to what cannot be visibly seen. Faith replaces sight. It is inherent trust, enduring confidence and conviction in the power, wisdom and goodness of God. This means that have unshakeable … Read more
Last week’s blog discussed the fig tree planted in the vineyard. The vineyard owner instructed the vineyard keeper to cut down the fig tree. The fig tree with leaves and no figs. It was not meeting the expectations of the vineyard owner. The tree had to go. The vineyard keeper stated “Sir leave it alone … Read more
God does get impatient waiting on you to take action. Taking action to produce fruit. He provides the nourishment and you are failing to reciprocate. For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil? -Luke … Read more
There is no escaping the storms and trials of life. Storms and challenges are part of the life development. Life requires that you go through to become you. Claiming your prize. Run in such a way to get the prize. -1 Cor 9:24 I cannot recall any prize that was easy to obtain. Prizes dictate … Read more
By faith Moses, when he had grown up refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. -Hebrews 11:24 Moses preferred to endure the hardship of the people instead following Pharaoh. Following Pharaoh would have resulted in immediate gratification. Instead, Moses God striving for the long-term reward. See with Spirit Moses looked beyond the natural … Read more
Now this expression “Yet once more, indicates the removal and final transformation of all those things which can be shaken—this is of that which has been created—so that those things which cannot be shaken will remain. -Hebrews 12:27 What causes shaken? I can give you a few. One, not serving God as tasked. Two, failing … Read more
Together the two made a team that conquered Jabin. Barak refused to go to battle without Deborah. Barak says “If you go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” -Judges 4:8 Deborah agreed to accompany Barack. She stated her going would have drawbacks. With … Read more
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