"(Now the man Moses was very humble (gentle, kind, devoid of self-righteousness), more than any man who was on the face of the earth.)" Numbers 12:3 (AMP) REFERENCE Numbers: 12:1-13 (AMP) Humility is a virtue that most of us don’t naturally possess, but are unwilling to admit. We often think that pride is only about looking down on people, dishing out orders and refusing to be ordered around, but, no so. Whenever we resist the Spirit of God and insist on our own way, we are prideful. Also, when we resist or oppose God’s constituted authority over our lives, we...

These two men said to all the Israelites gathered there, “The land that we saw is very good.” Numbers 14:7 (ERV)   REFERENCE Numbers 13:1-3, 25-33 & Numbers 14:1-10 (ERV)   When Moses sent out the twelve spies by God’s instruction to explore the land of Canaan, he was disappointed with the report they brought back. Although, the spies all agreed that the land was good and full of opportunities, ten of them, besides seeing the opportunities, also saw the threats (giants, fortified cities, and strong enemies that could devour them). Unfortunately, these ones could not get their eyes off...

Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. Ephesians 1:5-6 REFERENCE Ephesians 1:3-6 Human beings are social beings, and so, it is natural for us to seek the company and acceptance of others. We desire to be liked, valued, loved, and especially to be accepted by those we are connected to. However, much as we want the acceptance of others, rejection often occurs in our everyday life. Daily, people’s request...

So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” II Kings 4:2 REFERENCE II Kings 4:1-7 In life we are often stagnated and discouraged by areas in our lives that we think we are disadvantaged. But, no one is ever at a position in life where they are totally disadvantaged. God will never leave you at a point where you are totally helpless and can’t come out of a predicament. The widow in this...

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment… I John 4:18 REFERENCE I John 4:18 One of Satan’s greatest weapons against mankind is FEAR! If he can plant his fear in your heart, then, he can perform his works in your life. Job said, “For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me.” (Job 3:25). Fear, as revealed from our text contains torment; and torment symbolizes pain and suffering. Satan uses fear to enslave, cause stagnation, incapacitate, and control people. He also uses it to paint a picture of a hopeless...

The Lord has saved me from lions and bears; He will save me from this Philistine. I Samuel 17:37 (GNT)   REFERENCE 1 Samuel 17:21-26, & 31-37 British historian, Lord Acton, said, “History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.” The ability to bring to mind what God did in the past can be a faith booster to believe God for what He will do in the now. Has God ever saved you from something? Did He save you from an ailment that threatened to take your life? Were you delivered from a ghastly motor...

Next to him Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs. Also next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, made repairs; and they fortified Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Nehemiah 3:8 REFERENCE Nehemiah 3:1-8 While Jerusalem’s walls were being rebuilt under Nehemiah’s leadership, all hands were on deck to ensure the completion of the work. From today’s main text, even perfumers and goldsmiths didn’t excuse themselves from the work; they left their businesses to attend to God’s business because to them, rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls (and God’s temple) was very dear to their hearts; they saw it as a...

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:14 REFERENCEPhilippians 3:3-15 Hardly does any serious-minded believer read about the life of the Apostle Paul in the bible and not feel challenged and stretched. He is the man that metamorphosed from being the chief of sinners into an eminent Apostle; first among equals. He preached to peasants, princes, prisoners, jailers and governors. He also preached in homes and in amphitheaters. His résumé is swollen with sterling achievements and enviable accolades; his ‘uniform’ as a soldier of the Lord is bedazzled with jangling...

When the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint. II Samuel 21:15 REFERENCE II Samuel 21:15-22 Are you at a point where you are finding it hard to do what you once easily did and were good at? Are temptations you once easily overcame now trying to overcome you? Are giants you once easily slew now a threat to you? Have you stopped getting the kind of results you used to get? Or like Peter, have you toiled all night, tried all the tricks...