Devotions

The Devil Knows The Word, You Better Know It Too!

In the temptation of Christ, the Devil tried to use the word of God to deceive and mislead. He knows that he can more easily sell you half-truths than whole lies, so he twists and perverts to manipulates the unlearned. He knows the word very well, if you want to stand against his temptations, you better know it too, so you can stand on the truth. Like Jesus did as an example for you. 

Trust

Different people have different definitions of faith, but God's definition is encompassed in the marriage covenant and goes beyond believing what we want to believe, to embody trust in what Jesus came to teach. Trust in Him, in who He is, in what He did, and in what He said. You can believe something and still not obey it, but if you trust Him, you will listen and follow Him anywhere. Even to the grave and back.

Revival vs Reformation

There is a time to build, a time to tear down, and a time to relay the foundations for future generations to build upon.  When there is nothing left to revive, it's time to reform. God is a God that keeps His word. Nothing is too hard, it's just doesn't usually come the way we invasion with our own vain imagination, but it comes in a way that is perfection and brings change that last for generations. Know the times and the season and get into position for the shifting. It's almost time for building. 

The Axe

God offers to partner with us. That is what covenant is, a partnership! Yet we can't forget what our place in it really is. We are His battle axes! He uses us to subdue kingdoms. But the axe does not swing itself. Nore is it the only one on the shelf. So don't get prideful! Instead, stay sharp and ready for the next mission and always give the glory to the one who welds it.

The Value of the Cannaanite Woman

A look at one of the strangest and most beautiful miracles of Jesus's earthly ministry and what this woman of immense humility has to teach us through the pages of HisStory. 

What’s Coming

A look at Israel's past to get a glimpse at our future. There are patterns set in scripture that we see often repeated when the lessons that they were meant to teach are not heeded.  

Teach the Children

A call to live beyond oneself, to live for God, and for others. To prioritize building the church of tomorrow and not your own kingdom. To take the commission of the season that we are in very seriously. This generation of kids will face a world very different than we did. Help them prepare for their part in it. 

Job...

Lessons learned from the life of Job that you most likely do not know, that are invaluable for our faith in the face of what's to come

Full Council, Full Faith, Full Power!

Grace comes by faith, and faith comes by hearing from God. Therefore, when we receive full council and get a clear revelation, we then get a greater more perfect faith, that releases more abundant grace (or power)... Yet it all starts with time with the Word. Both Logos and Rhema. In other words, it all starts with Jesus. 

The King

Who are you following? Agreement is a powerful thing. What you connect to, draw from, or place yourself under is important. Make sure that God is the King of your heart and life and not an other. 

A Tribute

A Tribute to the depths of revelation that is to be found in the biblical account of Jesus and Peter's exchange over paying tribute. There is so much to be gleaned from this mostly overlooked chunk of passage. Revelation, instruction, and encouragement. It is truly one of my favorite biblical miracles.

The Spirit of Pharaoh

A look at some of the character that was manifested by Pharoah and why it is foolish to ever assume that you can trust it. As well as how that interprets to us now, in our current world climate.

Experience

Rabbis taught their dispels by taking them through journeys and experiences to experience the lessons with them. This is what Jesus meant when He invited His disciples to follow Him, and He still does it with us if we allow Him. He leads, we follow, and He teaches through the experiences that He leads us through. This is why fellowship with Christ and revelation are inherently tied together. You cannot have one without the other. 

Disconnected

If you allow yourself to become disconnected from the source of power, then eventually the power will run out. We have to stay connected to Jesus and be careful that we don't replace that connection with other things. If so, then we need to disconnect from the counterfeits to reconnect to Jesus in order to get the power back in our life again! 

Listen

When God speaks it is important to listen. Do not neglect so great a salvation as you have been given. It's not always out right rebellion that will send us in the wrong direction, but simply neglecting to seek, to wait, and to listen. God is speaking. God is correcting. God is merciful and patient. Take the grace that He is offering. Sit, submit, and listen. 

Trusting God vs Trusting Self

Most people know that they can trust God. The hard thing to learn is that you can't trust yourself so that your trust in Him will take priority to what you think or feel in the moment. 

Ten Shekels a Year

Lessons from the Old Testament are invaluable for our understanding as we journey on toward promise. Today we look at the story of a priest and how his wrong thinking of his calling cost him his right standing so that we can make sure that we do not fall guilty of it ourselves, and pray for those who have.

God is Serious

A serious warning of the pattern of warnings and judgments that God gives to a person, a church, or a nation before it is finally overtaken. Yet even in the end, to be left completely defenseless for a moment is a mercy if it shows you that you don't want to be left without the presence and protection of God for eternity. There is a serious humbling coming to those who don't take God serious. Heed the warning, repent, and get into position at the feet of Jesus. There is protection in His presence. 

Examine Your Faith

The enemy is a liar. Self has very limited perspective and is easily deceived by it's senses. God is faithful, all knowing, all seeing; full of wisdom and compassion! He knows the end from the beginning! So which are you putting your faith in? If you are swaying, falling, straying, uncertain, confused, confounded, discouraged, or shaken; it is because you have begun to put your faith in the wrong thing. Take some time to sit with Jesus and ask Him to help you examine where your faith is and refocus it.

Is Christ at Home in Your Heart?

A look at our hearts to see if we make a place for Christ in our life and invite Him to come and make us His dwelling. 

Looking Out for the Family

God's desire is to redeem as many into His family as He can and He has commissioned us to help Him do it! Let us do it with vigor and lookout for each other as we do the work of the kingdom to the best of our ability!

A Proven Power

God does not owe us anything. He does not have to prove Himself to men.  Yet He did, through Jesus, and still does, through us. What a demonstration of grace, mercy, and love. His power is proven!

Why the Truth Matters

The culture tries to tell you that truth is abstract and that we can each have our own version of it. That is simply not true, it is a lie meant to damn you to hell with the father of all lies and those who have fallen to the pride that you can be your own God and determine for yourself, what is right. The truth matters and believing it and breaking agreement with the error of the enemy will determine your eternity. That's why Jesus paid the highest price to give the truth to us. Let us not take that sacrifice for granted. Let us put our faith in the truth and the one who brought it to us. 

No Respecter of Persons

We read many times in scripture, that God is no respecter of persons. We need to understand what that means and take it very seriously. He will honor His promises. He will do what He says. No one can escape His righteous judgements. Yet likewise, no one is out of the reach of His love. Believe what He says and put your trust in it, there is a judgment for the rebellious and redemption for the repentant. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done, for God is no respecter of persons. 

New Focus

Lord give us new vision, clarify the mission, and not deviate to the left or to the right from the destination and purpose that You have placed before us. The promise still stands, help us to see it again, as well as the path to pursue it with single minded determination! Bring it all back into focus! In the Mighty Name of Jesus!