“while I was still speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision previously, came to me in my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering. 22 And he instructed me and talked with me and said, “Daniel, I have come now to give you insight with understanding Daniel 9:21- 22 (NASB) There are aspects and dimensions of life we would …
Every God-born person conquers the world’s ways. The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith. The person who wins out over the world’s ways is simply the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:4-5 (MSG) If a research is going to be taken on the …
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 (KJV) As a born again New Testament believer, it is not sufficient to know and relate with Jesus on the basis of Him just being our Savior and soon coming King. Our revelation of Him must …
I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for …
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s …
Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” James 4:15 (NKJV) Have you ever spoken with someone at night and scheduled an appointment for the next day or days following just to wake up to the sad news of their demise? This shocking reality is a stark reminder of …
“A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich [at any cost] shall not go unpunished.” Proverbs 28:20 (AMPC) Faithfulness provokes God’s attention, it enthrones men an bring men to an unexpected position in life. Unfortunately, faithfulness has become one of the rarest virtues on earth today. It is …
But everything I said through my servants the prophets happened to your ancestors, just as I said. As a result, they repented and said, ‘We have received what we deserved from the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. He has done what he said he would do. Zechariah 1:6 (NLT) God’s word speaks and addresses people of …
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Proverbs 25:4 (KJV) In Malachi 3:3 God is described as a silversmith that purifies His people. God uses the different trials and experiences of our lives to keep refining us. When we go through some difficult times, it …
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful. Joshua …
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Psalm 110:2 (KJV) In life you have to be in charge in other for you to rule. We cannot exercise our authority on an enemy we have not conquered. See how the scriptures described Jesus as exerting …
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Genesis 18:25 (KJV) One of the rhetorical questions of scriptures is before us today, …
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Psalms 34:10 (KJV) Youthfulness always comes with strength and vitality. It is the time where your mind is fresh and active, your body is agile and energetic. Youthfulness is a great and wonderful resource given to us …
And it came to pass, when Moses entered the tabernacle, that the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses. All the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the tabernacle door, and all the people rose and worshiped, each man in his tent …
O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalm 34:8 (KJV) Tasting is the cautious step people take to find out if what they are tasting would be good and suitable for consumption. People don’t stop at tasting, whenever they find out that what they have tasted is …
They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. Psalm 106:13-15 (KJV) In walking with God one of the lessons we would need to learn is the act of …
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 (KJV) Scrolling through my twitter timeline days ago, I saw a friend had tweeted “One more ‘believe in the process’ and I’ll scream.” It struck a chord. I realized that like my twitter mutual, many …
“…And the Lord shall guide you continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not…” Isaiah 58:11 (AMPC) We are ever aware of how God sustains us despite our circumstances. Even …
“What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, will you let my two sons sit on two thrones next to yours?” But among you it is quite different. Anyone wanting to be a leader among you must be your servant. Matthew 20:21, 26 (TLB) Many of us go through life with the big ambition …
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. Matthew 14:30 (KJV) We have all dreamt of achieving great things for God doing things that have never been done before. These dreams may involve taking over places that have not been conquered yet with …
The Lord God is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet and makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my high places [of challenge and responsibility]. Habakkuk 3:19 (NKJV) No matter what we face in life, God is our ‘Strength’. He …
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: Isaiah 1:19 (KJV) Imagine Peter, with all his experience as a professional fisher man toiling all night without a catch. Imagine the frustration of doing all you can, the best way you can, without any evidence to prove that your effort …
And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. Luke 17:14 (KJV) There would never be a time in our lives where it is okay for us to disobey God. Obedience to God for the believer should …
So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; it will not return to Me void (useless, without result), without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV) All of God’s Words, whether written or spoken, would never return to him without accomplishing …
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful. Joshua …
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 2 Corinthians 6:17 (KJV) It is full blown insanity to keep desiring and praying for your life to be different while you keep doing the same things others are doing. In …
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Genesis 1:28 (KJV) The first divine words ever spoken …
Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Isaiah 43:7 (KJV) Everything imaginable was created with a purpose for a purpose. Everything God created was created to solve a particular problem hence glorifying God and blessing humanity. God didn’t create man in His image and likeness just to occupy space. Every man on the face of …
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord …
But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the Lord, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel. Judges 14:4 (KJV) In Judges 14 we see Samson walking in what we call love at first sight. He saw this daughter of a …
I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NCV) Before we go far into the year, it will be good to be convinced beyond every reasonable and …
Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and …
O Timothy, guard and keep the deposit entrusted [to you]! Turn away from the irreverent babble and godless chatter, with the vain and empty and worldly phrases, and the subtleties and the contradictions in what is falsely called knowledge and spiritual illumination. [For] by making such profession some have erred (missed the mark) as regards the faith. Grace (divine favor and blessing) be with you all! Amen (so …
Do not bring any of these idols into your homes, or the same curse will be on you that is on them. You must hate and despise these idols, because they are under the Lord’s curse. Deuteronomy 7:26 (GNT) To the child of God both his heart and his environment are supposed to be rid of …
“Only let us hold true to what we have already attained and walk and order our lives by that.” Philippians 3:16 (AMPC) The preceding verses mention that we need to be pressing forward toward the goal – to win the prize. In Verse 16, it speaks of holding true to what we have already attained …
“…For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take …
Anything that distracts us from the eternal is worthless, meaningless, and temporal; and can short circuit our possibilities in God.