For forty days Jesus was in the wilderness. Forty days of fasting with no food and water pursued by the devil. The devil bombarding Jesus with temptations. Temptations to have him turn against his father. With each attack Jesus stood firm not giving the deceiver a foothold. Preparation As with Jesus, you experience a … Read more
Paul explains the process for building. He says “I planted the seed, Apollo watered it, but God has been making it grow” (1 Cor 3:6, NIV). Paul highlights three key elements for building: The vital component in the process of building is growth. What are requirements for growth? Build to be impactful and an imprint. … Read more
Job is a good man. He is obedient and faithful to God. Honors and respects God. His dedication to God does not exclude being tested. Neither are your excluded from testing. Satan has his eye on Job. Seeking to turn him from God. God had a hedge around Job. Protecting and shielding him from the … Read more
Endurance is withstanding challenges, hardship or adversity. Enduring is difficult with walls crumbling around you. You feel overwhelmed and attacked resulting in being vulnerable and anxious. Do not allow the negative emotions to control you. Change your perspective. View the situation as providing spiritual maturity and testing inner peace. Be assured that the testing of … Read more
Therefore let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity (Hebrews 6:1, NIV). You have the basics. This requires moving beyond the basics, not becoming stagnant in knowledge and understanding. Use this passage to apply to all aspects of your life. Use these five themes to move beyond the basics: Romans … Read more
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
In Genesis 40, Joseph is in prison. He went from being free. A young boy of a wealthy father. Living a good life to becoming a servant to a prisoner. Imprisoned for a crime that he did not commit. God did not abandon Joseph. He remained with Joseph. Smiling His face upon him. Granting and … Read more
As you journey through life, you will experience victories and challenges. Both add to your character. Building resilience, strength and stamina. The victories give you pause to celebrate. The challenges help you to stretch. Challenges and victories are necessary to grow and develop. Life is a learning process. Without challenges, you would not uncover your … Read more
The Israelites were more numerous and powerful than the Egyptians. However, they did not see their power or greatness. Their minds were programmed to believe less of themselves. They did not see the value in who they were. The Egyptians saw the greatness in Israelites thus worked to devalue them making them believe … Read more
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