“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (Jn. 16:33) “In the world…” Jesus speaks of reality for the believer. There will be tribulation, struggle, battles, and fierce enemies in the world….
Rending Heaven
“Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your Presence. To make Your Name known to Your adversaries, that the nations may tremble at Your Presence.” (Isa. 64:1-2) Like many of you, I have felt the despair of this season. We are in a very…
In His Eyes
“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (2 Cor 4:6) At the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem, Jesus stood up and cried out with a…
Truly Human
“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14) This verse is arguably the most profound and exciting statement in the Bible. We know Jesus came to seek and save…
Fueled by Hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom 15:13) OK, Spirit Filled Believer – the time to evaluate your trust level is now! Joy and peace are the evidence of a healthy faith in…
Run With Vision
“Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come,…
Develop Hearing
“Go and lie down, and if He calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.’” (1 Sam. 3:9) The story of how young Samuel first heard God’s voice, and how his prophetic ministry was launched; provides some important keys for us. Three times the young boy Samuel heard a voice calling his name…
God’s Pleasure
“Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” (Eph. 5:17-18) “For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation.” (Ps. 149:4) “…That Christ may dwell in…
Fullness of the Kingdom
“For the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 14:17) The Glory of God brings the fullness of the Kingdom of God into our midst. Heaven is not a doctrine, it’s a reality. Actually, its an entire realm of reality where the spiritual…
Kingdom Ministries
“But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. …And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all…