"Twelve lions stood there, one on each side of the six steps; nothing like this had been made for any other kingdom." ~ I Kings 10:20 REFERENCE: I Kings 10:16-25 We live in a world shaped by various innovations—the internet, social media, mobile phones, artificial intelligence, etc. The world has become accustomed to innovations, and the future belongs to innovators. People are constantly pushing the limits and discovering new things. To be relevant in the modern world, you need the grace for innovation. King Solomon was a man of great wisdom and innovation. When he built God's temple and...
“Jesus immediately stretched out His hand and lifted him up and said, “What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?” ~ Matthew 14:31 (TPT) REFERENCE: Matthew 14:22-33 We are in constant battle with doubt; doubt and faith try to get control over our lives, and I can tell you that doubt is an aggressive contender. It goes for the jugular; it aims to suffocate your faith and break your gaze from God. Doubt has many weapons in his arsenal – bad news, open-ended questions, painful experiences, stories of people’s failures, or adverse medical reports. When Peter...
“Then Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; turn away from me; whatever you impose on me I will pay…” ~ II Kings 18:14 REFERENCE: II Kings 18:9-16 To fear or to trust? Life will always confront us with situations that test our response to this inquiry. As believers, we are to trust in God as our hope and refuge in all life situations because He is a sure foundation and the God of all grace. The devil often strikes at this foundation, knowing that if we fail there,...
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” ~ I Peter 2:9 REFERENCE: I Peter 2:9-10 I often wonder how David felt when he was summoned home from the field while herding his father’s sheep that the prophet Samuel asked for him. Upon getting home, Samuel said he was chosen to be Israel’s king and anointed him. Like David, God has chosen you and for royalty. You are a peculiar treasure and special...
“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” ~ Luke 10:19 REFERENCE: Luke 10:17-19 Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. It is the right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person to another; also, authority is an official permission. When Jesus said, “I give you the authority…” He meant that you have the authority, that is, the right or power to give orders and enforce the obedience of...
“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” ~ Revelation 4:11 (KJV) REFERENCE: Revelation 4:9-11 (KJV) The most intriguing thing about man is his ability to create things. When God made man in His image, He gave him the capacity to create like Him. To create is to bring something into existence. Imagine what man has created: planes, rockets, microwave ovens, phones, robots, and submarines. Yet, no creation (of God or man) is without a purpose for its existence. There...
"Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes." ~ Daniel 9:3 REFERENCE: Daniel 9:1-4 God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places. God has finished everything you need, and it presently exists in the unseen or spiritual realm. That means that it is something you will need to secure from the spirit realm, or it is unseen because it is presently not in your possession but exists on earth. God has given us prayer as the vehicle to convey these blessings into...
“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.” Psalm 12:5 REFERENCE: Psalm 12:5-7 Although God lives in heaven, He is not far removed from His creation. His eyes behold all that happens on the earth. He visits the houses of the rich and does not neglect the dwellings of the poor and oppressed. A lot happens in a 24-hour day that you and I are unaware of, but God knows and cares. People around you may not...
“And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].” ~ II Corinthians 9:8 (AMPC) REFERENCE: II Corinthians 9:6-11 In this season of uncommon grace, expect God to do the uncommon because grace reveals God as ‘God unlimited.’ Grace covers every area of life; that is why we often say someone has grace for something or in an area...
"So, Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet." – II Samuel 9:13 REFERENCE: II Samuel 9:1-13 There was a popular docuseries on TV from the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties, "The Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous." It showcased the extravagant lifestyles of wealthy celebrities, highlighting their opulent homes, luxurious possessions, and glamorous lifestyles. Viewers saw the lives of the rich and famous, tours of lavish estates, and coverage of extravagant parties and events. The show got many people glued to their TVs, fantasizing about living...