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Genesis 26:4-5 I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.”

Because Abraham obeyed God, Isaac and his children were prosperous.

As parents, our obedience to God now can positively impact our children’s and grandchildren’s future. As we honor God, trust Him, and do what He says, He promised to bless and prosper our lives (Job 36:11). The blessing can continue on until our ceiling becomes our children’s floor.

When a decision needs to be made and you have a choice to obey God or follow your flesh, think about the possibility of your descendants benefiting from your obedience. Let’s honor God so that our legacy can benefit from our relationship with God.

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2 Kings 6:15-17 NLT‬ When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.

Elisha asked God to open his servant’s spiritual eyes to see that there were more angelic forces for them than there were natural enemies against them.

We may not have an army against us, but there are natural things that try to make us afraid. When fear comes, we need to recognize there’s more in the spiritual realm for us than what we see in the natural.

Naturally, we may only see a few hundred dollars in the bank, but if we open our spiritual eyes, we’ll see we have more than enough money to get the job done. In the natural, we may be experiencing all kinds of sickness, but by opening our spiritual eyes we’ll see we have an abundance of health made available for us. The natural may show us no children, but the spiritual world shows us we have as many children as we desire.

By reading God’s word, we’ll see what God has made available to us believers in the spiritual world. If we meditate on God’s word, we’ll understand these things belong to us. Finally, using our faith for these things will take them out of the spiritual world into the natural world.

Trust and believe that with God, there’s always more.

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John 17:19 AMPC‬ And so for their sake and on their behalf I sanctify (dedicate, consecrate) Myself, that they also may be sanctified (dedicated, consecrated, made holy) in the Truth.

You got to be holy! You got to be holy!!

This is what some believers are shouting from the mountain top.

Holiness is not through will power alone. Holiness comes from an understanding of who we are in Christ. Through Jesus’s sacrifice, we’ve been made holy (Hebrews 10:10).

If we truly have a revelation of being made holy in Christ, we won’t have to use self-effort to abstain from this or that. We can rely on the holiness we have in Christ to do His will.

Now, we ALL will still make some unholy choices, but those choices won’t undo the holiness we have in Christ.

Understand that you are holy and there’s no sin that will supercede the holiness we have in Christ.

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Philemon 1:6 NLT‬ And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.

To accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, it takes faith. To get the promises of God, it takes faith. Nothing can be accomplished in the Kingdom of God without faith.

As we develop our faith, our faith should produce generosity. We shouldn’t want to keep all these wonderful things that faith can obtain to ourselves. We should want to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. We should want to tell others how to apply their faith to be healed or delivered.

When we receive the manifestation of what we stood in faith for, we should be generous with others on how we obtained it. If possible, let them experience what you obtained by faith. Give them a piece of what you prayed for. Let’s give them the step-by-step instructions we’ve received from the Holy Spirit. Let’s give them scriptures to meditate on while they wait for their breakthrough.

Faith births generosity. Be generous by giving people natural help and spiritual help.

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John 14:16 AMPC‬ And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever–

When we make Jesus Lord over our lives, we’re gifted with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14). As we can see from John 14:16, the Holy Spirit remains with us (believers) forever.

There is teaching out there that says we can lose the Holy Spirit through sin. They say when we live right, He’s with us, but if we sin, He leaves. My question to them is how much sin does a person have to commit before the Holy Spirit departs from us?

When Jesus said forever, that means forever. The Holy Spirit is not coming and going based on our behavior. He’s remaining based on the word and the promise of Jesus. Who else is tapping us on our shoulder informing us to be kinder to the waitress, more patient with our children, or to discipline our flesh? It has and it will always be the Holy Spirit.

He’s not leaving us. Not now, not ever.

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Psalms 4:5 NLT‬ Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the Lord.

God’s word instructed the people under the law to make sacrifices in the right spirit. If there’s a right spirit to offer sacrifices, there’s a wrong spirit. The wrong spirit to offer sacrifices would be to offer sacrifices out of fear.

Under grace, we’re not offering animal sacrifices, but we still offer God something. It could be praise, service, or a financial offering. When you give, be sure that you’re offering it as an expression of your love and appreciation for Him and what He’s done. Don’t do it because you think you’re going to miss a blessing. Don’t do it because you think He’s going to be mad if you don’t. Do it from a grateful heart.

Once again, the right spirit to offer God anything is the spirit of love and gratitude. Anything else is fear based and unnecessary.

#sacrifice #give #love #nofear #offer #praise

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John 4:34 NLT‬ Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.

Jesus was nourished, fulfilled, and satisfied from doing the will of God. So much so until His natural body was refueled.

When we do the will of God, we can experience the same thing. When we do what God has called us to do, we can feel accomplished, fulfilled, and satisfied. We won’t wonder if we’re wasting the “best years of our lives.” We’ll know we’re doing the right thing at the right time.

How do we know if we’re doing the will of God? The Holy Spirit will tell us. Consulting the Holy Spirit on a daily basis will confirm we’re in the will of God. Literally ask Him if whatever we plan to do is God’s will. If He says, “yes,” continue on. If He says, “no,” stop immediately. If you’re unsure, don’t do anything until you get clarity.

Whether He tells you to start a business, move to another state, stop working altogether to be a stay-at-home parent, or start a ministry, trust His plan and believe His will will provide fulfillment.

#have #faith #believe #trust #God #Holy #Spirit #Counselor #Helper #Guide #follow #peace #scripture #devotional #grow #Word #Jesus #Christ

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When it comes to God’s promises coming to pass, the main questions are…

When is it going to happen?
How much longer is it going to be?
Did I pray correctly?
Did I forget to say in Jesus name?
Do I have enough faith?

These are all anxious questions built around doubt. These demonically designed questions enter our minds to make us think we’ve done something wrong to not receive God’s promise.

Don’t allow these doubtful questions to remain in your mind. Like any other trash, throw it away. Verbally say, “I call these doubtful thoughts gone, in the name of Jesus.” You may have to do this multiple times a day, but the alternative is to allow these thoughts to remain and corrupt your faith.

When we’ve prayed in faith for something, give the timing to God. While you wait, exercise patience, learn what you need to learn, remain in faith by hearing the word of God, and praising Him in advance for the manifestation of your prayers.

Don’t worry about a thing, give your concerns to God, and be at peace until your prayers come to pass.

1 Peter 5:7 Amplified Bible (AMP) casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].

#cast #cares #trust #God #choose #peace #scripture #devotional #grow #Word #Jesus #Christ

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Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

At times, sadness creeps in unexpectedly. We can be happy one moment, then sad another moment. Sadness isn’t sent from God, therefore we must fight it.

Sadness comes from the devil when he highlights what we don’t have or what we didn’t get. It could be thinking about a close relative who died, a previous relationship we wanted to be successful, a job, house, or car we want, but don’t have yet. The list can go on and on. When these thoughts come and we start to feel sad, instead of embracing the sadness and letting it ruin your whole mood or day, fight it off with the word of God.

First, use the authority God has given you with your words and confess, “I have joy, I have peace, I am happy.” The power in our words truly can change our situation (Prov. 18:21). Secondly, listen to sermons and read scriptures about joy. The power of God’s word can truly change our emotions. Finally, give God praise for what you do have. When we think about all that God has done for us, sadness can’t stay (Psalm 30:11-12).

Because sadness likes to force itself into our lives, this may need to be repeated multiple times a day. But if you don’t give in, joy will stay and sadness won’t win.

#joy #peace #happiness #fight #sadness #choose #light #grow #listen #God #Word #scripture #life #devotional

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2 Chronicles 15:7 GNT‬ But you must be strong and not be discouraged. The work that you do will be rewarded.”

This is not the time to quit, throw in the towel, or give up. You’ve trusted in God for this long, so why stop now? Hold on to the promises of God.

Giving up is easy. Holding on takes a bit of effort. Especially, when you’re not seeing any signs of change and you’ve been waiting for years. But, we’re called to walk by faith in His word, not by the signs we can naturally see (2 Cor. 5:7).

So, continue to stand on God’s word. He cannot lie (Num. 23:19). God will fulfill His word and you’ll be grateful that you held on.

#justbelieve #trust #lean #rely #on #Christ #Word #Jesus #breakthrough #manifest #promises #be #encouraged #convinced #God #is #good #faithful

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1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

There are people who still believe life as a believer is supposed to be trial-free. When a trial comes, they’re shocked or offended God would allow these negative situations to come. Some people even get mad at God for allowing these things to happen.

God’s Word didn’t say we won’t be tempted or tested. It said we won’t be tempted or tested beyond what we’re able to bear. So, the fact that we’re facing a trial is evidence that we’re able to overcome it.

It may seem extremely difficult and it may look impossible, but if we’re facing any kind of trial, with God’s help, we can overcome it.

Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Allow the Holy Spirit to direct your steps in overcoming whatever trial you face.

#overcomer #in #Christ #depend #relyon #trust #God #Jesus #Savior #helper #redeemer #restoration #confidence #Spirit #scripture #devotional

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Hebrews 4:9-11 NLT‬ So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall.

‭Ephesians 6:13 NIV‬ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

While we’re waiting on our promise to manifest, there are two things we should be doing. Resting and standing.

Resting
There are people who feel like they can force God’s hand by fasting, praying longer, attending more services, or giving. Their motivation is to do spiritual works to get on God’s good side to speed up the process. Our labor is not going to get God to move. Through Christ, He has made every promise available to us. Our responsibility is to rest believing it’s already done. We may feel like we need to do something, but our responsibility is to rest in what Jesus has accomplished.

Standing
Although we don’t work to get God to do something He’s already done through Jesus, there are certain things we can do to maintain our faith in what Jesus has already done. The two primary things we can do is hear God’s word because faith comes by hearing (Rom. 10:17) and confess God’s word because we can have what we say (Mark 11:23). We’re standing on God’s word until His promises manifest in our lives. No matter how long it takes, stand on God’s word until it comes to pass.

Satan will attempt to make us think we’re not doing enough to get God’s promise to come to pass, but we must resist him and remain at rest. He’ll attempt to make us think it’s not coming to pass, but we must resist him and remain standing on God’s word.

Resting and standing are two very important things. Continue to do both to get what Christ has made available for you.

#faithful #God #Father #Jesus #Christ #Savior #King #Friend #Holy #Spirit #Counselor #Guide #lean #rely #trust #stand #on #Word #devotional #scripture

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Psalms 4:7 NLT‬ You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

There are people who have millions of dollars, but they don’t have joy. Money like that can give us moments of happiness, but only God can provide pure joy.

There are people with only $4.00 to their name, but have more joy than some billionaires. Why? Because they’ve chosen to focus their attention on God and what Christ has made available for them which brings them more joy than any dollar amount.

When we rely on money, people, or material possessions to bring us joy, we’ll always be disappointed. Only God Himself can give us joy.

#pure #joy #is #found #in #God #Jesus #Christ #alone #scripture #devotional #life

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Mark 16:17-18 NLT‬ These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”

This is Jesus speaking. He said, along with casting out demons and laying hands on the sick, all those who believe will speak in new tongues.

Once again, this is Jesus speaking about all believers. This debunks the thought that tongues were only for the Apostles and it passed away. This also debunks the thought that tongues are only gifted to certain people. The scriptures says, ALL who believe.

The gift of tongues are for certain people in a public setting and it only comes as the Holy Spirit wills (1 Cor. 12:10-11). The tongues mentioned by Jesus are tongues every believer can edify themselves, pray with, and sing praises to God (1 Cor. 14:2-4). Only God understands this language. When we privately speak in tongues, we’re accessing the spirt realm of things that no eyes have seen, nor ears have heard, but it will be revealed by the Spirit (1 Cor. 2:7-12). We get access to knowledge, answers, solutions, and comfort.

Stop running from this language Jesus told us we could have just because you can’t understand it. Stop making a mockery of it. Ask Him to help you speak in tongues to get access to supernatural things and to pray for people or situations you had no clue about.

#pray #Holy #Spirit #gift #speak #tongues #supernatural #power #Jesus #Christ #Savior #Lord #God #scripture #growth #devo

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Proverbs 16:24 AMPC‬ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.

Nice haircut.
Great shirt.
Cool eyes.
Cute kids.
Great job.

Today, we live in a world where no one wants to talk to anyone. People think you’re up to something or you’re hitting on them. Some people don’t know how to respond to a compliment. However, kind statements, like the ones mentioned above, are statements that can make someone’s day.

You never know what someone’s going through and your words could be the inspiration needed to get through the day.

We don’t have to know multiple scriptures in Greek or Hebrew to give a kind word. We just have to have a willing heart to be a light in a dark world. Do the world a favor and consistently speak a kind word.

#speak #life #kindness #kind #words #soul #refreshers #God #loves #Jesus #saves #bible #scripture #devo

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If you’ve been in church for awhile, you may have heard someone say, “Praise your way out.” What some of them are saying is if we praise God long enough while facing difficulties, our praise will bring us out of that negative situation. They get this from the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16.

Acts 16:25-26 CEV‬ About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened. Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the jail to its foundations. The doors opened, and the chains fell from all the prisoners.

Praising our way out is not entirely true. Our faith in God’s word and what He’s made available through Jesus Christ brings us out of negative situations.

When Paul and Silas were in prison, they had no clue that their praise would open the prison doors and remove their chains. The Holy Spirit or an angel didn’t encourage them to praise God to be free. They genuinely were praising God because of the love they had for Him.

Praise keeps our focus off the negative situation and on God. When we praise God, we convince ourselves and we let everyone else around us know Who we rely on.

Keep your faith in God’s word to be delivered from negative situations, but keep your focus on Him through praise and worship.

#praise #trust #magnify #rely #on #God #Jesus #Savior #Redeemer #Helper #Provider #King #scripture #devotional #Word #growth #bible

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Mark 11:23 NLT‬ I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart.

‭Mark 4:39 NLT‬ When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.

‭Acts 16:18 NLT‬ This went on day after day until Paul got so exasperated that he turned and said to the demon within her, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And instantly it left her.

When we read scriptures like these, we should realize we have the authority to speak to any negative situation in the name of Jesus and the situation has to line up with God’s word.

Once we speak to the situation, in faith, it’s done. We don’t have to speak to the negative situation over and over again. Like Jesus speaking to the fig tree, it’s just a matter of time before things change.

If we’re unsure that what we’ve confessed will actually come to pass (confessed in doubt), build your faith in that area by listening to the word of God on confession (Romans 10:17). Once you’re convinced of your authority in Christ Jesus regarding confession, speak to the negative situation with boldness and expect it to change.

Until the changes manifest themselves, thank God for the authority He has given us, thank Him for the positive thing that’s about to come to pass, and remain at rest. Don’t get discouraged if it seems like nothing is happening. Remain in faith knowing that negative situation heard you and it’s in the process of lining up with God’s word.

#believe #confess #Word #God #Jesus #Christ #power #authority #scripture #devotional

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There are still some people who have a problem with grace. They think the grace message gives people the freedom to sin. They think people will live an unholy life with the mindset that they’re covered by grace. That’s not the case at all. Grace gives us the freedom of forgiveness if we do sin, but it doesn’t give us a license to sin.

When a person truly understands what grace has made available to us, they won’t want to sin. They’ll have such an appreciation for the sacrifice of Jesus until sinning would be minimal at best.

If someone paid off all our natural debt, gave us a place to stay, and desires to give us anything we’ll need or want, would we dishonor them or treat them poorly? Of course not. Jesus sacrificed His life so that we can have eternal life, abundance, righteousness, holiness, health, forgiveness, and so much more. A true believer will honor God by obeying His word and being led by His Spirit.

Let’s stop telling people they need to live right before they can receive God’s grace or telling people they need to be holy to keep God’s grace. God’s grace is an unearned gift from God if we believe in the sacrifice of Jesus. Only He will determine who truly believes.
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Romans 3:22-26 NLT‬ We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. ‭For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, for he was looking ahead and including them in what he would do in this present time. God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he makes sinners right in his sight when they believe in Jesus.

#Jesus #paid #all #just #believe #trust #God #receive #Christ #walk #free #from #sin #cure #freedom #growth #scripture #devo

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Luke 16:9 NLT‬‬ Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.

The possessions and finances we obtain are not just for us. What we have should be used to benefit others.

That extra car we’re not really driving can be a good car for your teenage nephew. That extra $100 we really don’t need could be grocery money for that single mother. That leftover food we have from our birthday cookout can be a meal for the poor.

God should have access to everything we have because if it wasn’t for Him, we wouldn’t have it in the first place. If He tells us to give it up, let’s honor Him and obey. From the beginning, it’s always been God’s plan for believers to be a blessing to others (Gen. 12:2). So, remember that in your pursuit of prosperity.

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