Get a Real Good Grip and Hold On
Based on: Isaiah 41:10 (CEB)
Fear not, for I am with you…
Excerpt:
It all depends on our track record with God. If you have been on this journey with God for more than a minute, then in your Soul you know that God is going to have the last word. You know that the left hand of God is always at work in places and ways that we cannot see.
Early Edition: Our One Common Vision
Based On: Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Excerpt:
We have authority to create a new heaven and new earth. Jesus is counting on us. If you have not already voted, please grab hold to what we know to be true. That is our one common vision to join Jesus in ushering in a new heaven and a new earth of peace and justice for all.
Throwing Our Cloaks Aside
Based On: Mark 10:50 (NIV)
Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
Excerpt:
There are certain times when God shows up and affords us the opportunity to receive that which we have been praying for – for a long time. At that time, it is incumbent upon us to defy all obstacles and step into that window of opportunity.
Access to the Presence of God
Based On: Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Excerpt:
We need not be anxious about anything. We have access to a faithful God who does not sleep nor slumber. We have 24-7 access to the wisdom and infinite resources of the heavenly realm. Holy Spirit eagerly awaits our request to come into the loving presence of our God.
Obedience to God Can Be Easy
Based On: Ephesians 5:6 (CEB)
Nobody should deceive you with stupid ideas. God’s anger comes down on those who are disobedient because of this kind of thing.
Excerpt:
I understand the struggle. After all obedience is the intentional cognizant decision to do things God’s way all the time. The beginning of which is not easy, but I am a living witness that it does get easier over time.
When Grace and Obedience are in Perfect Agreement
Based On: Haggai 2:4b,5 (CEB)
Work, for I am with you, says the Lord of heavenly forces. As with our agreement when you came out of Egypt, my spirit stands in your midst. Don’t fear.
Excerpt:
I am confident that if we are willing to go to work in obedience to God’s plan, then the grace of God and the obedience of humanity will align in perfect agreement. Therefore, nothing and no one will be able to stop us from finishing our Divine assignment.
Knowing When to Follow and When to Lead
Based on: I Samuel 3:10 (NIV)
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel, Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.
Excerpt:
Beloved, our relationship with Jehovah God ought to be built on expectant trust. A trust that when all hell has broken out in our lives, and we have done all that we can do, God will step in and take the lead.
Replay: February 3, 2021
Faith Can't Be Ignored
Based On: Matthew 8:8b (CEB)
8 … Just say the word and my servant will be healed.
Excerpt:
Heaven can’t ignore faith. When faith touches the heart of Heaven, God will always come through in time and on time.
God Always Wins!
Based On: Psalm 7:17 (CEB)
But I will thank the Lord for his righteousness;
I will sing praises to the name of the Lord Most High.
Excerpt:
I do believe that if we abide in God’s presence, the struggle and strain between anguish and confidence in God, will result in our holy character and our godly countenance. It is that holy character and that godly countenance that will always produce a win for us in the end.
It Was Worth The Journey
Based On: Ezra 8:32 (NIV)
So we arrived in Jerusalem, where we rested three days.
Excerpt:
When the journey is over and we have the gift of time to think back over the journey, that’s when praise begins to percolate.
You Get to Interpret the Signs of Your Harvest
Based On: Deuteronomy 16:15b (NIV)
For the Lord your God will bless you in all your harvest
and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete.
Excerpt:
My Sisters and Brothers, whatever the signs of the harvest of our lives may look like in this season, let us all rest assured that we don’t look like what we’ve been through.
Steady Yourself In God
Based On:Psalm 73:2 (NIV)
But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.
Excerpt:
Just when we find ourselves teeter tottering under the instability of this life, God steps in and makes the rough places smooth and the crooked places straight.
