CALL THINGS AS GOD CALLS THEM Rachel was about to die, but with her last breath, she named the baby Ben-oni (which means “son of my sorrow”). The baby’s father, however, called him Benjamin (which means “son of my right hand”) (Genesis 35:18 NLT). We must watch our words because the way we speak can…
BE PEOPLE OF BLESSING “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison.” (Genesis 40:14 NIV). 1.- When we do well, let’s not forget those people who blessed us at some point in our lives. Let’s be grateful for the…
EVEN IF IT’S BEEN 13 YEARS “He was thirty years old when he began serving in the court of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt”. (Genesis 41:46 NLT). Joseph was seventeen when he dream of what God would do with his life. He had to wait patiently for thirteen years before becoming a governor. Many difficult…
A HEART TRANSPLANT IS REQUIRED “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38 NIV). This is a wonderful verse but frequently applied incorrectly and misunderstood. One…
GOD REWARDS “Then, turning to the others standing nearby, the king ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one who has ten pounds.’“‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’ “‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more” (Luke 19:24-26 NLT)…..
THE FAVOR OF GOD UPON YOUR LIFE And the people of Israel did as Moses had instructed; they asked the Egyptians for clothing and articles of silver and gold. 36 The LORD caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians…
BENEFITS OF THE FEAR OF GOD “Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites”. (Exodus 11:7 NLT). God makes a distinction between those who fear and those who don’t. All people are creation of God, but not all people are blessed by God. He will bless those who fear…
TELL THEM TO MARCH Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving” (Exodus 14:15). There is a time to cry out, but there is also a time to take action. The people of Israel were in grave danger, they had in front of…
HEART OF MARY OR JUDAS? In man’s heart there is a battle between generosity and selfishness. Sometimes we feel within us a small Mary and sometimes a small Judas. The voice of Mary says: “give generously”. The voice of Judas yells: “be selfish, don’t be a fool!”. One of the dangers of a selfish heart…
GIVING SHOULD BE VOLUNTARY “The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give” (Exodus 25:1-2 NIV). The offering must be voluntary and come from the heart for it to be blessed. The giver must give…