Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. Ephesians 5:1 Ephesians 5:1 (AMPC) REFERENCE Ephesians 5:1-7 (AMPC) “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” is a term used to describe a child that exhibits similar character, similar qualities, or imitates his/her parents. To imitate someone […]

And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 8:18 REFERENCE Deuteronomy 8:11-18 If you must rise above the present financial situation in the world, you must make God your source. You must look beyond your […]

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 REFERENCE Genesis 8:13-22 In life, there will be winter and summer, and there will be day and night. These changes in season speak of good times and bad times; therefore we must be alert in the good times and take advantage […]

…For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness. Romans 6:19 REFERENCE Romans 6:18-22 A call to a deeper walk with God! Paul here is subtly advising Christians that the way we lived in the world, […]

Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” John 5:8 REFERENCE John 5:1-9 “Rise, take up your bed…walk.” What a strange command to give to a 38-year long paralytic. However, this divine word became the vehicle of divine power. This man was commanded to do what he couldn’t – to make an […]

We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. II Corinthians 4:8-9 REFERENCE II Corinthians 4:8-9 Apostle Paul was one of the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) in Christendom. Even though his ministry was marked by countless hindrances, he […]

We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;  persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. II Corinthians 4:8-9 REFERENCE II Corinthians 4:8-9 A popular adage says, “Nobody stones a fruitless tree.” This means, if you don’t matter at all or if there is nothing to you, you won’t need to fight any […]

I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. Genesis 12:2 REFERENCE Genesis 12:1-3 The blessing of God is a divine empowerment that triggers divine favor; it is the invisible goodwill that produces the visible good things we see, and it is a God-given capacity […]

Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” John 18:37 REFERENCE John 18:28-37 At Jesus’ trial, […]

And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. Exodus 17:11 REFERENCE Exodus 17:8-16 In our text we see that every time Moses lifted his hands to God in this battle, Israel prevailed; and any time his hands were down, Amalek began […]