She stood in the back of the room. Crippled. Bent over. This Teacher had come who taught with authority. She had heard of the miracles He had performed – raising the dead, healing the sick, feeding the multitudes – but still, in her pain, in her illness, she stood afar off, not daring to ask for what she needed. But Jesus saw her. He saw a daughter married to a...
Conceited or Convinced
David had just won a major victory. His nemesis, Saul, had been defeated in battle which opened the door for David to be King of Israel. To celebrate, Dave wrote a Psalm: “All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. The Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the...
Getting MORE in 2019
It’s a new year! Full of hope and possibilities! Gym memberships are up. The sale of healthy foods rise during this time. We have resolved, this year will be better. This year I will lose the weight, save money, keep my house clean, write the next great American novel or compose the next great symphony. Let me share with you two spiritual principles to help you reach your goals: 1....
Soar into Your Blessing
Yesterday, I watched this video of a little league baseball game. A player was attempting to steal home. The pitcher noticed it, threw the ball to the catcher perfectly. By all accounts, the runner should have been out. But neither the catcher nor the pitcher could have anticipated what came next. The runner, as he approached home, literally jumps in the air and soared over the catcher and landed on...
Thou Art Loosed
Yesterday, we prayed for a man who had Chrone’s (not sure about spelling). Apparently he had it for most of his life. We asked him his pain level at the moment. “I’m always in pain. Right now it’s about a six.” We prayed and asked his pain level. “It’s better but I’m always in pain.” As we prayed a few more times, I noticed he kept saying, “There is always...
Strengthen
Yesterday, literally as I was walking out the door to go to church, I got some news. This news potentially could have a huge financial impact on our family. I was worried but I was also angry. We had been very gracious to the person delivering the news and now I felt as if they were hanging us out to dry. I drove to church in a fog of worry,...
Today is a Good Day for a Fight
I’m reading the familiar story of David & Goliath. Whenever I read a passage that I have read often, I always ask God to give me new revelation. What caught my attention this morning was this: The army of Israel and Goliath each stood on a mountain with a valley between them. Picture that. Every morning both sides would come out and take up their battle position. Israel shouted a...
This is How We Win!
This is a truth: “Satan’s belongings are undisturbed as he stands guard over his fortress kingdom, strong and fully armed with an arsenal of many weapons.” Luke 11:21 TPT Yes, we have an adversary. He does not play fair. If that thought produces fear in your heart, you should read the rest of the story. “But when one stronger than he comes to attack and overpower him, the stronger one...
Contend
Here is a dangerous prayer: “Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.” That prayer is biblical. David prayed it. But we must remember, we do not fight against flesh and blood but against principalities and wickedness in high places. And you may find the very thing contending with you are your own strongholds and mindsets. You may find what is fighting against...
God’s Joy
Yesterday in worship, a powerful word went forth about breaking chains. It began with a word about physical healing but I needed healing from some “heart issues”, so I received accordingly. At the end, our worship leader began to declare, “The Joy of the Lord is my Strength.” I asked the Holy Spirit, “What does that mean?” He replied, “God’s joy is your strength.” Lately, the Holy Spirit has been...