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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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THANKFUL FOR INDUSTRY

“And about the eleventh hour, He went out and found others standing idle, and said to them, ‘Why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to Him, ‘Because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right you will receive.’” – Matthew 20:6-7   REFERENCE: Matthew 20:1-16   Amongst the bible Jews, the eleventh hour is 5 pm (an hour to the close of work). Hiring these men by 5 pm suggests they stood all day looking for a job with no luck. The day pictures the useful and...
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THANKFUL FOR ESCAPES

“Our God is the God of salvation; And to GOD the Lord belong escapes from death.” – Psalm 68:20    REFERENCE: Psalm 68:19-20   “If you cannot thank God for what you received, thank God for what you escaped.” When we get to heaven, and God shows us our lives on earth, we will see many things that God protected and saved us from that we knew nothing about; we will realize that while we cried about things we wished we had, there were tragedies that God spared us from that could have been fatal.   God is the God of...
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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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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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YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." ~ Philippians 4:13   REFERENCE: Philippians 4:10-13   Recently, God has been telling me to live from inside out and not outside in; in other words, I should not let circumstances condition my response, but I should determine what I want to see, drawing from the Christ in me. Paul said that with Christ, you have the strength to overcome challenges and become all that God has designed you to be. Let us go on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through faith in Christ Jesus. You have what it takes;...
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WAIT ON THE LORD

"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!" ~ Psalm 27:14   REFERENCE: Psalm 27:10-14   I remember the excitement of learning about the germination of seeds as a young kid in science class. Our teacher told us to plant a bean seed in a tin filled with soil. It takes a particular time for the germination, but the curiosity and impatience of youth got the better of me. I woke up every morning to scoop out the soil, wondering how long it would take to sprout. Sadly, it...
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HE IS MINDFUL OF YOU

“For He will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper.” ~ Psalm 72:12   REFERENCE: Psalm 72:12-14   Satan’s most fatal arrow against the Christian is to convince him that God is against him or has abandoned him, especially in his time of pain and need. Just imagine the life of a young orphan. Jesus often assured His disciples – “I will not leave you as orphans” – because the feeling of abandonment is devastating to one’s destiny. God wants you to know that He is mindful of you. Satan wants you to...
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DON’T ACT HASTILY

“But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:20   REFERENCE: Matthew 1:18-25   The rumor is going around town. Mary is pregnant and is hiding it from Joseph. After many side talks, Mary tells Joseph. He is flustered, angry, indignant, and feeling cheated. He wonders who can be responsible for this pregnancy as he scans through all the men in...
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CALM AFTER THE STORM

"For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." ~ Psalm 30:5   REFERENCE: Psalm 30:1-5   Are you going through a stormy experience? Are you fighting a battle for identity or legitimacy, to keep your business afloat, victory over an illness, or going through a stormy marital situation? Do you tire of trying to achieve your goals and make ends meet? Our main text captures the promise that joy and calmness will follow no matter how fierce your present storm is. The disciples of...
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