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Word up Wednesday!But David thought to himself, "One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thi...
29/10/2025

Word up Wednesday!

But David thought to himself, "One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand." 1 Samuel 27:1.

How distressed must David have been to feel like his only hope was to escape to the land of his enemies. Chapter 17 of 1 Samuel starts his reign on the Philistines with the defeat of Goliath. Moving forward, he was so successful that the #1 hit song on the radio of that day was "Saul has killed his thousands, David his tens of thousands." (1 Samuel 18:7). It even played on the Philistine radio stations, it was that popular (1 Samuel 29:5). But chapter 27 isn't his first time he sought refuge with the Philistines. He fled there before and he had acted crazy in Gath due to fear of what Achish would do to him (1 Samuel 21:13). Every time he seeks refuge with the Philistines, it hurts.

It is my firm believe that in order to make David the great King that he was, he had to bring David to his lowest. David wasn't the best person, no doubt. I mean, at one time he knocked out half the Ten Commandments in one fell swoop! But God elevated him to become the standard by which all future Kings of Israel would be compared. He may have failed often, but he certainly didn't want to. He remained committed to God through it all seeking forgiveness and moving forward.

What path has God set for you? Are you willing to be led by Him? Are you willing to do it no matter the cost? The second you say yes, the attacks will start to get worse. So, are you ready for battle? How can the Lord use you today? How can you be obedient to that?

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Word up Wednesday!Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, ...
22/10/2025

Word up Wednesday!

Then the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10.

Though Samuel didn't recognize God's voice before now (likely because God had never spoken to him like this before), Eli recognized what was happening and instructed the boy to answer God the next time he called. Samuel had some choices to make. He could ignore the call and consider Eli a wacked out lunatic for even suggesting that the voice he was hearing was God or he could be open to complete submission to God's will for his life. He chose the latter, of course.

Because he chose to listen to God and was willing to be used by Him, Samuel's ministry began as a confirmed prophet (1Sa. 3:20). From the anointing of the King's of Israel to the sharing of God's instructions for Israel, Samuel allowed himself to be used by God regardless of any hardships he would face.

When is the last time you said, "Speak, your servant is listening"? If you haven't in a while, is it because you fear what He will say? Are we too comfortable in what we have and how things are going that we are afraid to be used by Him in a mighty way? Take some time today in your moment with the Lord to listen. Don't just read, or follow a devotion, or pray. Listen! And when God speaks, don't delay...DO! He's going to use you in ways you could have never imagined.

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Word up Wednesday!“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” Romans 12:9.Fakery. As I get old...
03/09/2025

Word up Wednesday!

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” Romans 12:9.

Fakery. As I get older, I tend to be more real with people. In doing that, I also tend to see the fakery from others. I often wonder why people just can't be themselves. Why do we have to pretend we are something we are not? Why do we have to lie about others or hurt and demean others while at the same time pretending to be innocent. Jesus commands us to love one another (Mark 12:31). Paul taught us to be honest with one another and avoid being angry (Eph. 4:25-27). So why must we feel the need to be so brutal towards our brothers and sisters?

Selfishness. This problem seems to stem from selfishness. We tend to elevate ourselves above others. We get angry when someone confronts us or acts in a way that does not meet our own expectations. Selfishness gives opportunity for the devil. Seek truth and peace. Be honest and open. Abandon the sneaky ways and avoid the lies. It tears the body apart. Worse, it spills into our walk with Christ and we begin to lie to Him (as if we could). We walk a different walk than we outwardly portray. We become wolves in sheep's clothing (Matt. 7:15), mere puppets of the evil one. I don't want to be that...do you?

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Word up Wednesday!“Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:16.We k...
21/08/2025

Word up Wednesday!

“Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:16.

We know the enemy is all around us seeking to steal, kill, and destroy. Every day, evil forces try to infiltrate our lives and turn us away from what God has created for us. He wants to steal our joy, kill our relationships, and destroy our self-worth! Days will come when we feel defeated. But it’s important to know that God has more warriors on his side than the enemy does. Remember, only a third of the angels in heaven were cast down with the devil. That means two-thirds remain. So how many are there? Scripture says there are, “ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands” (Rev. 5:11); “a thousand thousand” (Daniel 7:10); “twenty thousand, even thousands of thousands” (Psalm 68:17); and “innumerable” (Hebrews 12:22).

Take refuge in the Lord. His army is greater, stronger, better, and double the size of the enemy’s army. And He’s on your side! The victory is His! Lean on Him!

Get more of these devotionals in our recently published 52-week devotional, “Word Up Wednesday 2022-2023”, now on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Men’s conference coming in September! Gunna be fun!
17/08/2025

Men’s conference coming in September! Gunna be fun!

Word up Wednesday!“And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to ...
13/08/2025

Word up Wednesday!

“And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.” Acts 16:6-7.

So often, we hear of God calling us. Calling us to go here or go there or preach here or share there. Our passion for the Great Commission can lead us to pursue God in a mighty way and seek to increase His Kingdom by sowing His seed of the Gospel everywhere we go. The church consistently teaches of giving God our "Yes" and going wherever He wants us to. We are to surrender all and go. When we get going, though, when do we stop?

Scripture doesn't teach of retirement. In that sense, there is no stop to sharing the Gospel. But God does stop us sometimes. Paul was on a "go" mission to share the Gospel. But God stopped him from going into Asia. Then God stopped him from going into Bythnia. Why? Because He had better plans for Paul in Macedonia.

When TTP started in late 2020, we were committed to one episode each week. That was the case for two full years. It was hard. We struggled through scheduling issues, computer issues, timelines, deadlines, communications gaps, sound equipment malfunctions, room space, room relocations, and so much more. Then, we struggled with less time with family, fractured friendships, destroyed friendships, lack of interest, and lack of guests. Finally, I realized that I'm pushing out one episode per week because I committed myself to that. "I committed myself to that!" God did not commit me to that. And this mentality allowed the enemy in.

I gave in. I finally abandoned the idea of one episode per week and decided on one episode whenever the Lord allows it. Ah Ha! The light came on. Less stress and more productivity came from allowing God to stop me. Yes, allowing God to stop me! Now, I'm in no hurry. TTP will kick off again this fall. I have no dates. I have no ideas. But I will go when He says go and stop when he says stop. So should you.

Pursuing what we THINK is His call even after He says stop can be just as detrimental as not going at all. Listen to the Lord in all things. He controls our go's and He controls our stops! His plan is perfect!

Get more of these devotionals in our recently published 52-week devotional, “Word Up Wednesday 2022-2023”, now on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Word up Wednesday!“...'For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a strange...
07/05/2025

Word up Wednesday!

“...'For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minster to you?' Then he will answer them saying, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.'” Matthew 25:42-45.

Gene Getz, our last guest, wrote a book called The Measure of a Man. In it, he outlines the characteristics of a Godly man as outlined in the books of Timothy and Titus. Chapter seven covers "Hospitable", that is, making ourselves and our resources available to others. As usual, the chapter is packed with great information. However, I found myself saying, "He didn't have to write Chapter seven. All he had to do was write Matthew 25:42-45.

What if we viewed everything we did as a service to Jesus? In fact, that's how we should view everything we do. They way we work, the way we treat others, and the way be make ourselves available to others. Would you not drop everything to take care of the Lord if you had to? Would you not provide the Lord with the clothes off your back, the food from you dinner dish, the car in your driveway, the money in your wallet? I'm not saying give all this away to strangers immediately. I'm simply saying to serve others and be hospitable. Consider this verse today and let's look at how we treat others. Maybe we'll see something we didn't notice before. Maybe something will change in our hearts, minds, and actions. Maybe we'll strive to emulate Jesus' example and magnify that characteristic in our lives.

To serve others is to serve the Lord!

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It's The Testament Tuesday!!!At the age of 93, Gene Getz continues to serve in ministry sharing the Gospel and helping p...
29/04/2025

It's The Testament Tuesday!!!

At the age of 93, Gene Getz continues to serve in ministry sharing the Gospel and helping people like you and me grow stronger in our faith. As a father, husband, grandfather, pastor, minister, professor, and author, Gene has done so much for the Kingdom and he has no plans of stopping anytime soon. His book, The Measure of a Man, along with his other 70+ books, have inspired change for the better in the lives of believers. Gene joins TTP to talk about his salvation experience, his book, and his ministry.

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Word up Wednesday!“Brothers, pray for us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:25“I’ll pray for you.”These words are so incredibly importa...
24/04/2025

Word up Wednesday!

“Brothers, pray for us.” 1 Thessalonians 5:25

“I’ll pray for you.”

These words are so incredibly important that we should not take them lightly. Recently, my family went through a hard time. The harder it got, the more we reached out to prayer warriors. Although it didn’t turn out the way we would have wanted, we know that God had a plan and still does.

How many times have we said to someone, “I’ll pray for you”, then we get busy and forget. Praying for each other produces healing and has great power (James 5:16) and it is more valuable and effective than anything we can do in physically.

So make a commitment to yourself, to others, and to God. When a brother or sister is in need, and you tell them you will pray for them, stop right there and right then and do just that…pray. As God keeps his promises to us, let’s keep our promises to our brothers and sisters in Christ. If you are trusted enough by your friends to be included in their battle, step up and be a trusted soldier!

Thank you to all those who prayed for us!

Get more of these devotionals in our recently published 52-week devotional, “Word Up Wednesday 2022-2023”, now on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Word up Wednesday!1 Peter 3:2, For the eyes of the Lord are in the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers…1 J...
02/04/2025

Word up Wednesday!

1 Peter 3:2, For the eyes of the Lord are in the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers…

1 John 5:14-15, And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

Psalm 34:17, When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Psalm 18:6, In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.

John 9:31, We know that God does not listen to sinners, but of anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens.

2 Corinthians 1:20, For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory!

Prayer warriors, continue to encourage the other prayer warriors you have engaged in your battle. Because He HEARS our prayers. That’s His promise and He keeps His promises!

His is already working!!! And He’s just getting started!!!

Get more of these devotionals in our recently published 52-week devotional, “Word Up Wednesday 2022-2023”, now on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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