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.
It all starts with a vision. A vision is what you see with your soul and spirit. Not visible with your physical eyes. It is hope and believing in what is invisible becoming visible. The vision requires using the power of will. The power of will feeds off the painted picture from your mind and … Read more
God extends a connection to you. A connection that empowers and provides you with strength. Providing you with life and light. It is because of your connection that you are able to recover and rebound from what you see as impossible or hopeless. Nothing is ever hopeless because of the hope that you have in … Read more
Believe in your future. For the Israelites, God created a future out of their ruins. The Israelites were scattered and again being oppressed. Their circumstances were the result of their actions. God had delivered them from the Egyptians and given them the Promised Land. After God gave them the Promised Land, they turned their back … 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 the bible, the book of Nehemiah illustrates the process of rebuilding. Rebuilding takes commitment, team work and dedication. With rebuilding, comes hope. Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, since he who promised is faithful. -Hebrews 10:23 Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king of Persia. He received word … Read more
Hope is the joyful expectation about the future. You give up on hope, it does not give up on you. Hope requires action. It is the spark for change and believing in a better future. As such, every person is a manufacturer of hope. You trust that tomorrow will be greater than yesterday. The details … Read more
I have been reflecting on hope. What does it mean to me? How can I continue to have hope in this world that is filled with uncertainty, hatred and violence? I determined it is based on choice. We can choose to be distressed and discouraged or we can choose to be filled with hope, love … Read more
With faith, belief and hope, nothing is impossible. God will breathe life into you bones and you will live.
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