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VICTORY OVER DIFFIDENCE (A CONFESSION)

“For by You I can run against a troop, by my God I can leap over a wall.” ~ Psalm 18:29   REFERENCE: Psalm 18:28-50   You probably are not familiar with the word ‘diffidence.’ Still, it is responsible for why achieving your goals has been difficult. It is the opposite of confidence. It is hesitancy in acting or speaking through a lack of self-confidence. It is self-doubt, shame, or sheepishness. The voice that tells you that you are not fit, the rope that pulls you back anytime you attempt to venture, is diffidence. Like many of us, I often deal...
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A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS

"As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight." ~ Luke 3:4   REFERENCE: Luke 3:1-6   A wilderness is a dry and empty place; it is not a place for much activity, and the human population often moves away. One does not expect to hear the voice of a preacher in a desert, except the howling of evening jackals and other such animals. However, it is in the wilderness that God gave John the Baptist a...
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A LITTLE FOLLY

“Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, and cause it to give off a foul odor; so does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor.” ~ Ecclesiastes 10:1   REFERENCE: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3   King Solomon had a way of passing across profound truths with simple life events. He was reputed to have been the wisest man to have lived, and so, if he said something about how foolishness can ruin wisdom, it is worth listening to. In our text, the wise king said that a little folly can make someone reputed to be wise to appear offensive and irritating....
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GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN

“And the Lord said: “I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.” ~ Exodus 3:7   REFERENCE: Exodus 3:7-10   As we draw close to the end of the year, one thing satan likes to dangle before our eyes is what it seems God has not done on our goals for the year. His purpose is to suggest that God has forgotten you or is unmindful of your situation. He makes it look like God suffers amnesia or is blind and cannot...
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ON THE WINGS OF GRACE

But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain, but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. I Corinthians 15:10 REFERENCE I Corinthians 15:9-10   Grace is a divine enablement from God to achieve what we ordinarily cannot in our strength. The supernatural factor causes our life’s results to surpass our human efforts. It doesn’t negate labor/effort like Apostle Paul pointed out in our text; instead, it reduces ‘wearisome’ labor and multiplies the outcome of our efforts....
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TOUGHNESS IN TRIALS

"All this has come upon us; but we have not forgotten You, nor have we dealt falsely with Your covenant." Psalm 44:17   REFERENCE: Psalm 44:9-18   Israel experienced intense trials, as chronicled by the psalmist; they suffered defeat in battle, having gone in without God's presence. Enemy nations plundered and scattered them as captives amongst the nations. They were sold as enslaved people at next to nothing and became a pariah nation and a byword amongst the people. It was quite a lot for a people loved by God to endure. The fact that the nation of Israel stands today...
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YOUR BEST IS NOT BEHIND YOU

"Why has the Lord brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?" ~ Numbers 14:3   REFERENCE: Numbers 14:1-12   We often get into dire situations that make us desire days past, thinking that they are better than our present. This is because we often forget the unpleasant details of the past and only focus on what seemed enjoyable. Yes, you may have had riches, but remember the spirit of fear that constantly gripped your heart. No, your best is...
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UNDERSTANDING VALUE

"Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." ~ Matthew 7:6   REFERENCE: Matthew 7:6   Understanding value does not come to some people naturally. You can do your best in your work, dressing, speaking, cooking, painting, singing, or leading, but they will take no notice of it and go on as though you did nothing. People like this are so self-consumed that they do not take note of others, cannot appreciate beauty or effort, or don't care. A pig...
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RIGHT TIMING

“…and a wise man’s heart discerns both time and judgment, because for every matter there is a time and judgment…” ~ Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 REFERENCE: Ecclesiastes 8:5-9 You must have heard the saying before, “Make hay while the sun shines,” or “Strike while the iron is hot.” This truth is what the preacher teaches in the verses above. There is a suitable time to do certain things. A man’s success in life will significantly hinge on his ability to know the right timing and to act accordingly, seizing the moment and making the most of it. Life has many events that run...
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STAND STILL

“And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.” ~ Exodus 14:13   REFERENCE: Exodus 14:10-14   As the year draws to a close, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by unmet expectations or anticipated needs. The prospect of carrying over a matter you have been seeking God to intervene in into the coming year can cause you to fret, but like Jesus said, “How many of you, by worrying,...
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