Do not ask for a few. The word “few” limits. It means consisting of or amounting to only a small number. Thinking small stifles productivity and progression. In 2 Kings 4:1-7, tells the story of the widow with oil. Her husband had obediently served the Lord. He died leaving her in debt. Creditors demanding payment. … 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
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
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
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
Mark 6:30-44 tells the story of how Jesus performed the miracle of feeding 5,000+ with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. After everyone ate, there were leftovers that filled 12 baskets full of pieces of bread and fish. In Mark 8:1-7, there was a large crowd of 4,000 people. Jesus fed them with 7 … Read more
God issues the promise and then prepares the person to realize the promise. There is a gap between issuance and realization. This gap is “The Process.” You must go through the process to receive the promise. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.-Psalm 37:5 Joseph endured imprisonment and being … Read more
You have endured exiled, going through the storm and crisis. Now it is time for you to rise up. The time is for renewal, restoration and transformation. God said in Ezekiel 36:10 “Cities will be inhibited and the ruins rebuilt. God restores and rebuilds. You will be stronger and better. The Lord have spoken and … Read more
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