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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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A GOOD FINISH

“The end of a thing is better than its beginning…” – Ecclesiastes 7:8   REFERENCE: Ecclesiastes 7:8-9   I have seen long-distance races where the person who eventually won fell early in the race and lagged behind a bit. There are football marches where a team struggles to find itself, struggling with a loss in the first half, only to return with a good finish. You may have started life or this year on a sad note or struggled through pain; it gets better from here. You are the God who gives beauty for ashes and gladness out of despair....
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THANKFUL FOR SALVATION

"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." – I Timothy 1:15   REFERENCE: I Timothy 1:12-17   As I travel down memory lane and look at my life, I remember the nights of uncertainty about the future and fear; I remember the constant harassment in dreams and the mental torment. Bound by bad habits that were harmful to me but I couldn't break free from, I was a hopeless wreck. Then, one Sunday morning, the light of Jesus' love came into my heart,...
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THANKFUL FOR BREATHING

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6   REFERENCE: Psalm 150:1-6   We often ignore the greatest gift God has given us: life itself. This season of Thanksgiving, I want to remind you that the greatest reason for Thanksgiving is not because you have but because you are. We find it difficult to thank God because we get occupied by unpaid bills, unanswered prayers, unmet deadlines, broken relationships, and unfulfilled dreams. Many of us are guilty of being preoccupied by the seemingly unfair events around us; we envy our friends’ perceived better lives and worry about how...
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THE UNEQUALED GOD

"But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful." Psalms 86:15   REFERENCE: Psalm 86:15-17   People call many things or men 'gods,' but only one God exists. I learned early as a believer that the qualities in our main verse distinguish God from every other God. We may find these qualities in parts of whatever people worship, but only in the Almighty God do you find them all wrapped up in one. This is why He is the unequaled God. When you know the character of someone, you can predict how they...
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