The Power and Authority of Christ
A friend of mine was looking to build an addition to his church, but he had to get permission first from a majority of the neighborhood within a three block area. He went door to door with a survey, and almost every neighbor said, “Absolutely, you can add on. We’ve lived next to you for…
The Lord Bless and Keep You
I pray diligently over these messages, and while praying about what the Lord would have me write in this one, the Holy Spirit whispered clearly, “Encourage God’s people. Tell them how much they are loved by the Lord and how greatly he delights in his children.” I believe this is a special word for many…
Moving Forward or Backwards
In 2 Timothy 4:10, Paul writes, “For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica.” Demas used to travel with Paul. How would you travel with Paul and see the miracles and hear that man preach and then forsake him? The Bible clearly says, “Do not love the world…
Standing at the Lord’s Side
There is a text in the original Hebrew that has blessed me greatly, and I want to share it with you. “When designing pursuers approached me, who are far from thy law; then you, O Jehovah, wast near with all thy faithful commandments” (Psalm 119:150-151, Helen Spurrell Translation). Demonic principalities and powers had surrounded King…
The Gap Between Dreams and Reality
Sometimes our aspirations are extremely high. A follower of Jesus should have very high goals, a very high sense of the promises coming true. Often our realities are in a low place, however, where our aspirations seem impossible to achieve. What happens if there’s this huge gap between the two? Maybe your aspirations are similar…
Greetings in Christ’s Precious Name
Just as I was preparing to write this message, the Holy Spirit spoke clearly to me, “Edify the people. Bless them with my Word.” I responded, “Lord, I would love to, but what do you want to say? You must impress deeply upon my spirit the right word for these times.” Here is what I…
Rejoice in the Lord and Be Glad
In the book of Jude, we read of a future day so wicked and vile that God will come with thousands of his saints to execute judgment for all ungodly deeds. Jude prophesied men would be given over to their filthy lusts, becoming mockers, sensual, “foaming up their own shame” (Jude 1:13, NKJV). These would…
Recognizing God’s Promises
I know what it’s like to hear the promise of God that you’ll have a victorious, overcoming life, and I know what it’s like to not see that promise fulfilled. In those moments, I’ve felt defeated, overwhelmed and discouraged by the enemy. I know what it’s like to hear the promise of God that says…
Your Battle Is the Lord’s
The reason I am writing this is to remind you that the battle you are facing is not yours but God’s. If you are a child of his, you can be certain that Satan will “rage against you.” In 2 Chronicles, a great multitude came against God’s people. King Jehoshaphat and his people set their…
The Wonderful Name of the Lord
I have been meditating for the past few days on Psalms 142 and 143. I was interested in what King David was going through when he said, “When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then you knew my path. In the way in which I walk they have secretly set a snare for me. Look…