“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...
"David went into the tent he had set up for the sacred chest. Then he sat there and prayed: Lord All-Powerful, my family and I don't deserve what you have already done for us, and yet you have promised to do even more. Is this the way you usually treat people?" ~ II Samuel 7:18-19 REFERENCE: II Samuel 7:8-19 Several years ago, while struggling as a young man, things were quite challenging; I was doing my best, but it seemed insufficient. I had told my fiancée (now wife) that we would marry that year, but… I leave the rest...
“And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” ~ Luke 1:28 REFERENCE: Luke 1:26-34 When God wants to show men that He is God, He does things that go against the natural order; He suspends rules and goes against an acceptable culture or pattern. That is uncommon grace at work; it is when God chooses the least likely from a family, classroom, organization, or office and does something remarkable through them – something that will humble the person. The grace of God often ‘chisels...
"For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am…" ~ I Corinthians 15:9-10 REFERENCE: I Corinthians 15:1-10 A season has broken upon us by a divine and prophetic declaration; it is a season of uncommon grace where God will cause the unusual and unexpected to happen. This season, you will witness unqualified-for liftings and undeserved blessings, opportunities, and privileges. God will by Himself open doors, raise men, give honors, and uncommon recommendations for...
“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” ~ Romans 10:10 REFERENCE: Romans 10:6-11 We often seek the transformation of our situation from sources outside ourselves; however, the enemy to contend with is the ‘inner-me.’ Many people are involuntarily the architects of their misfortune in life, marriage, children, or business; they have sabotaged their destiny with the words of their mouth. Our text shows that by confession, ‘there is salvation in your mouth.’ Moses introduced us to this principle in the Old Testament. He said to the Israelites, “It is not...
“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.” ~ Proverbs 30:32 (KJV) REFERENCE: Proverbs 30:32 (KJV) James wrote a treatise on the power of the tongue; he detailed how, like a horse, the tongue is wild by nature. He said that if a man can mind what he says or control his tongue, he will be a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body and order his life aright. He talked about how difficult it is to tame the tongue and how, like a little...
"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." ~ John 6:63 REFERENCE: John 6:63 We live in a world of tangibles; hence, we respond to and place value on tangible things. For that reason, we often unconsciously disregard the place of invisible and intangible materials, yet scripture and experience prove their existence. Hebrews 11 says the things we see today are a product of intangible things…yes, the immaterial was the raw material for the material. The immaterial raw material that God used to...
“For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”” ~ Mark 5:28 REFERENCE: Mark 5:25-34 We have been looking at how one’s life can be satisfied by what comes out of the mouth. What comes out of a man’s mouth can greatly affect his life for the better or worse. Jesus said, “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” A well-deployed tongue can determine what a person touches or experiences in life. Your life is in your mouth. Solomon said, “…the tongue of the wise promotes...
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." ~ Proverbs 18:21 REFERENCE: Proverbs 18:20-25 A man's words will satisfy his life in any area of life he so desires such satisfaction. Words are like seeds; they bear fruits after their kind. The law of seeds in Galatians also applies to words: "A man's harvest in life will be solely determined by the seeds he has sown." If he has sown the right 'word-seeds', he will have harvests that will bring pleasure and satisfaction to him. Having revealed that...