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Knowing your identity - who God says you are - is crucial if you are to be victorious in the kingdom of God. When you know your identity, the enemy can’t make you play defense when you are made to play offense. When you know who you are, the enemy can’t successfully get you to play the game his way - lie, steal, fear, take short cuts, covet, be anxious….
WHO ARE YOU? Another shooting. Another political scandal. Another fallen religious leader. What can I do? I’m just a girl. I’m just a teacher. I’m just a mom. Let me stay in my lane. But then I hear a whisper. “You are not just…” You are a praying girl. You are a faith-filled girl. You are a daughter of the King. You have been giving authority to subdue darkness, take...
I am woman. Hear me pray. I am not inferior. I am not superior. I am equal. I am strong. I am made in His image. The same Jesus that dwells in you, dwells in me. The same Jesus that redeemed the world from the Fall, redeemed me. I am woman. Hear me pray. I am meek enough to kiss the boo boo on my child’s knee. Yet fierce enough...
Of all the 7 billion people on the planet, I’m God’s favorite “Me”! He uniquely knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I am a divine collaboration of the trinity. (Psalms 139:13, Genesis 1:26) I was chosen for such a time as this. (I Peter 2:9. Esther 4:14) I am His poem written for good works. (Ephesians 2:10) I can boldly go into His presence because His scepter is always...
Written from prison, under the regime of an extremely corrupt and immoral government, Paul wrote the book of Ephesians. Think about it. Paul wrote the greatest book on the identity of Christ while submitting to a government that would make most Americans cringe. In this book, Paul describes the completeness of Christ salvation, not once mentioning a government. Why? Because the church, the true church, is not dependent upon who...
We are the church, His Bride. Loved, Cherished, To Die for. We are the Church, His Bride. Clothed in Righteousness, Crowned in Glory, Chosen. We are the Church, His Bride. Accepted, Anointed, Authorized. We are the Church, His Bride. Beautiful, Bold, Blessed. We are the Church, His Bride. Glorious, Spotless, Blameless. We are the Church, His Bride. Built upon a Rock, Never forsaken, Always victorious. We are the Church, His...
Old Testament – God’s Declaration: “And you will be my kingdom of priests, my holy nation.’ This is the message you must give to the people of Israel.” Exodus 19:6 NLT Old Testament – The People’s response: “And they said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen. But don’t let God speak directly to us, or we will die!”” Exodus 20:19 NLT New Testament – God’s Declaration...
Yesterday, I felt as if I were supposed to share on obedience in the Bible Study I facilitate. But as I began preparing my notes, I felt as if God said, “Stop. Before you share on obedience, remind them of grace.” So, we began our discussion by remembering some truths: 1. We are righteous (right with God) because of Jesus’ perfect obedience not ours. (II Corinthians 5:21). 2. We are...
I am a new creation in Christ. Not perfect but perfected. Not sinless but righteous. Not arrogant but confident. Not conceited but convinced. Not all-powerful but can do all things. Not all-knowing but have the mind of Christ. Not rich but lack nothing. Not popular but accepted. Not fearless but fears nothing. Not a diva but royal. Not treated special but favored. Not immature but a child. I am a...
The prophet, John the Baptist, declared who Jesus was. At His baptism, the Father declared who Jesus was and the Holy Spirit came and rested upon Him. Jesus’ very next act was not to go and begin His ministry. Instead, He was driven into the wilderness. While there He experienced temptations. I’ve been thinking about this. Jesus essentially faced the same temptation as Adam and Eve – to be like...