It was the harvest season, and the Jordan was overflowing its banks. But as soon as the feet of the priests who were carrying the Ark touched the water at the river’s edge, the water above that point began backing up a great distance Jos 3:15-16a. God told the Israelites they would cross the Jordan […]
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Heb 13:8. In a world of uncertainty and continual change it’s good to know that Jesus never changes. His life giving Word that brings salvation, healing, peace, provision, protection, restoration, forgiveness and hope is just as powerful today as it was 2000 years ago. As we […]
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Heb 13:16. Doing good to others and sharing with them should be a part of our daily lifestyle. The busyness of life usually keeps us focussed on what we need to do rather than making time […]
Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Eph 5:1. God is interested in changing you more than He is in changing your circumstances. As you learn to make the most of every situation, you will shine and eventually rise above your difficulties. We are shaped by our circumstances, whilst […]
Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Heb 12:15. Don’t give any room to bitterness in your life, it is toxic and will ruin you. Let God’s love flow through you […]
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Heb 12:14. With Jesus in our heart it becomes our desire to live at peace with others, to love others without judging, being ready to forgive, and to let God’s […]
So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and fasting. Dan9:3a. Sometimes you feel you need to get really serious with God in your praying for a specific situation. Fasting is a way we can fine tune our spiritual ears to hear what God is speaking into our life. When […]
Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”Mk14:36. When we pray we must be willing to submit to God’s direction. In the garden of Gethsemane Jesus was overwhelmed with sorrow and anguish as He knew He would soon be captured […]
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7. When you pray to the King […]
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. Pr27:19. Your heart reflects who you are, as what’s going on, on the inside,will manifest itself on the outside. That’s why in Proverbs 4:23 it says we must guard our heart as its the wellspring of life.. We must be quick to forgive, slow […]