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MY CUP RUNS OVER

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.” ~ Psalm 23:5   REFERENCE Psalm 23:1-6   This Psalm has offered comfort to saints for many generations. It is the picture of a shepherd’s extraordinary care for his sheep. He spares no expense to bring them to green pastures and watering spots; to guide, lead, and protect them from all perceived and present dangers. ‘A table in the presence of enemies’ speaks of God’s favor – honor when men feel you are not qualified or when those who don’t...
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wake up

WAKE UP!

“Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” ~ Genesis 28:16   REFERENCE: Genesis 28:10-18   We often miss opportunities because we are unaware of them and blinded to them. Imagine if you saw all the opportunities life presented you and took advantage of them; where would your life be today? Our success or failure in life is a product of the opportunities we took and improved upon or those we missed or ignored. Jacob nearly missed an opportunity. Jacob was a fugitive, running away from his brother. He...
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FAVOR

WHEN FAVOR TAKES OVER

“The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.”  – Esther 2:17   REFERENCE: Esther 2:5-17   Sometimes, we do not know how God works the events of life to cause things to fall into place for us. Who would have thought that Queen Vashti’s refusal to present herself to the king and his officials would have any connection to an unknown orphan girl in the backstreet of Persia? Well, that...
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THE TRUSTED SOURCE

“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…” –Deuteronomy 8:18   REFERENCE: Deuteronomy 8:11-18   The world is going through one of its most financial shakings in decades. Inflation is on the rise in most countries, and purchasing power of most world currencies weakens daily. To rise above these murky waters of financial collapse, you must make God your source: He can be trusted. Look beyond your salary, network, business, or organization; these are just avenues for God to connect with you. He is not limited to, or by, them...
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THE SELFLESS CHURCH

“All the believers were of one heart and mind, and no one felt that what he owned was his own; everyone was sharing.” – Acts 4:32 (TLB)   REFERENCE: Acts 4:32-35 (TLB)   As the world goes through uncertain economic times, the church must become a place of hope and help for all, especially believers. She must become an oasis of support and supply by practicing biblical truths so that the people of God will prosper through famine and not be a reproach in the world. God’s people have all of God’s possessions to meet all of God’s needs. The...
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BUILD WISELY

"Any enterprise is built by wise planning, becomes strong through common sense, and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts." - Proverbs 24:3-4 (Living Bible)   REFERENCE: Proverbs 24:3-7 (TLB)   Before we leave this earth, we will all build something – a name, a family, a ministry, a business, or a house; in a sense, we are all builders. Certain things are critical when you want to build; a plan, resources, and foundation. What do you want to build, and how would it look? Can you fund it or sustain it? Are you willing to build it to...
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CHAIN-BREAKER

CHAINS: CHAIN-BREAKER

“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their chains in pieces.” ~ Psalm 107:14   REFERENCE: Psalm 107:10-16   I described ‘chains’ as events, situations, or patterns that seem to contest God’s faithfulness in your life. They represent bondage, a bad habit, stagnation, repetitive negative occurrence, limitation, and all forms of emotional or mental oppression. We should make our chains count for God and people; they should not make us bitter or abandon God. We should also show empathy to those in chains by extending God’s love to them, but that is not all; there...
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STOP! DON’T EAT YOUR SEED

“And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son.” – I Kings 17:13   REFERENCE: I Kings 17:8-16   On the third day of creation, God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself…” Every plant carries its seed within itself and has the power to reproduce itself endlessly. The seed bears the roots, stem,...
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AT WHAT COST?

“This will be the behavior of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them for his own chariots and to be his horsemen, and some will run before his chariots.” – I Samuel 8:11   MAIN TEXT: I Samuel 8:9-20   Israel had God as their Monarch, but they soon envied their neighbors ruled by kings. These kings wore rich clothes, lived in regal buildings, rode strong stallions, and majestically led their armies into battle. Impressed, Israel felt having a king would earn them regional respect. They clamored to have their own king. What...
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VICTORIA ASCERTA!

“…the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.” – Mark 8:31   REFERENCE: Mark 8:27-33   You should be familiar with the slogan used by many freedom fighters, workers’ unions, and student unions across the globe – ‘Aluta Continua; Victoria Ascerta.’ It is of Latin origin, meaning, ‘The Struggle Continues; Victory is Certain.’ Whether you are in a civil group fighting for justice or not, life is full of struggles, but the assurance in God is that victory is certain. That is the assurance God wants...
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