DECIDE “Then I explained to the nobles and officials and all the people, “The work is very spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall. When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. The our God will fight for us!”” (Nehemiah 4:19-20 NLT) This…
THE SAME “The king and the prince will stand helpless… I will bring on them the evil they had done to others” (Ezekiel 7:27 NLT) What we sow today determines what we will harvest tomorrow. This principle applies especially to leaders, who have the responsibility to use their influence for the good of others. Be…
I AM WILLING TO INCREASE “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am ready to hear Israel’s prayers and to increase their numbers like a flock.” (Ezekiel 36:37 NLT) When we take decisions that heal, God is ready to bless us and increase us in every area of our lives. But it all begins…
THEY HAD ALREADY MADE PREVIOUS DECISIONS “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “ O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter .’” (Daniel 3:16 NKJV) When we make prior decisions based on solid principles, we don’t need to doubt, negotiate, or think twice. The decisions that we…
THE FIGS ARE READY The time of harvest is here “The fig trees are forming young fruit, and the fragrant grapevines are blossoming. Rise up, my darling! Come away with me, my fair one!” (Song of Solomon 2:13 NLT) This verse, where the bride represents the church and the groom represents God, reminds us that…
HE COMMITTED IN PUBLIC The king took his place of authority beside the pillar and renewed the covenant in the Lord’s presence. He pledged to obey the Lord by keeping all his commands, laws, and decrees with all his heart and soul. In this way, he confirmed all the terms of the covenant that were…
DETERMINATION PART 2 “Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single- mindedly, always doing what pleases you.’ Then he broke down and wept bitterly. ( 2 Kings 20:3 NLT) I talked yesterday in my devotional about how I want to be able to say this with authority,…
DETERMINATION “Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single- mindedly, always doing what pleases you.’ Then he broke down and wept bitterly. ( 2 Kings 20:3 NLT) I want to be able to say this with authority, with the same authority that King Hezekiah said regarding: 1.Fidelity….
WINE, MILK, WATER In that day the mountains will dip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. Water will fill the streambeds of Judah, and a fountain will burst forth from the Lord’s Temple, watering the arid valley of acacias. (Joel 3:18) I believe these prophetic words are for God’s people in…
THOSE WHO SAY GOODBYE AT NIGHT What sorrow awaits you who lie awake at night, thinking up evil plans. You rise at dawn and hurry to carry them out, simply because you have the power to do so. (Micah 2:1) There are people who can’t sleep and wake up at night. What sorrow awaits you…