Welcome to Today’s Word with Sheila D. Currie Blake
Make Sure You Are Plugged In!
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” John 15:4 Just recently I was ironing my clothes and though the iron was plugged into the extension cord and the extension cord was pluggedContinue reading “Make Sure You Are Plugged In!”
Let Prayer Do The Talking
“I cried unto the Lord with my voice, with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him. I shewed before him my trouble.” Ps 142:1-2 Without any hesitation I will be the first to say that I am guilty of talking too much at times. ThereContinue reading “Let Prayer Do The Talking”
Find Your Egypt
“Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him, for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren (brothers) were content. Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen, and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites forContinue reading “Find Your Egypt”
She Knew Him!
“And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, they have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” John 2:3-5 According to scripture turning water intoContinue reading “She Knew Him!”
Destined For Greatness
“Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.” Psalm 71:20-21 There are so many heroes in the Bible such as Noah, Moses, Abraham, Joseph, Esther, Naomi, Jonah,Continue reading “Destined For Greatness”
The Fourth Man Is With You
“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not,Continue reading “The Fourth Man Is With You”
Our Compassionate Father
“Now when he came into the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and many people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, weep not.Continue reading “Our Compassionate Father”
No More Night
“And there shall be no night there, and they need no candle, neither light of the sun, for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 22:5 Aren’t you happy that this promise was made to us in the book of Revelation chapter 22? I know I am!Continue reading “No More Night”
Let The King Of Glory In
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:10 “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who shall stand in his holy place? (Psalm 24:1) the hill of the Lord or his holy place is the same place that Psalm 91:1 spoke about.Continue reading “Let The King Of Glory In”
The Counsel of Ahithophel
“And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.” 2 Samuel 15:31 Ahithophel was David’s most trusted advisor/counselor. He was also Bathsheba’s grandfather and great grandfather to King Solomon (Bathsheba’s son). So, you can just imagine howContinue reading “The Counsel of Ahithophel”
What Happened Between David And Absalom? (Part 2)
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother answered and said, let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men, the king’s sons; for Amnon only is dead. For by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.” 2 Samuel 13:32 TheContinue reading “What Happened Between David And Absalom? (Part 2)”
What Happened Between David And Absalom? (Part 1)
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother answered and said, let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men, the king’s sons; for Amnon only is dead. For by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.” 2 Samuel 13:32 TheContinue reading “What Happened Between David And Absalom? (Part 1)”
Entrapment!
“Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.” Psalms 25:15 Psalms 25 has so many strong points in it, like any other books of the word of God it is powerful and sharp. This morning my devotion was all about Psalms 25 which has now becomeContinue reading “Entrapment!”
Become Spiritual Athletes
“And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9 In every area of sports there are numerous stories of persistency and endurance. Many of our athletes here in the United States and worldwide can talk about their journey and their road toContinue reading “Become Spiritual Athletes”
When Everything Seems To Go Wrong
“They helped everyone his neighbor, and everyone said to his brother, be of good courage. So, the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, it is ready for the soldering. And he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.” Isaiah 41:6-7 ThereContinue reading “When Everything Seems To Go Wrong”
Matters Of The Heart
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” Jeremiah 17:9-10 We can never go wrong with the knowledge of the word ofContinue reading “Matters Of The Heart”
Happy Father’s Day
“And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 Becoming a dad is the easy part. But being a father takes discipline and love. So, who is aContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day”
He Will Turn Back Your Enemies
“When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.” Psalms 9:3 I love this verse of scripture in Psalms 9:3. How comforting to know that the presence of God will turn back my enemies! The scripture went on to say that “Thou satest in the throne judging right (Psalms 9:4).Continue reading “He Will Turn Back Your Enemies”
Why So Angry?
“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart, I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee. I will sing praise to thy name O thou Most High. “Psalm 9:1-2 Rage and anger are nothing new in this world, but the difference now is, we areContinue reading “Why So Angry?”
The Apple Of His Eye
“For thus saith the Lord of hosts. After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled (plunder) you, for he that toucheth you toucheth the apply of his eye.” Zechariah 2:8 Zechariah was a young prophet when the word of the Lord came to him regarding Jerusalem (Zechariah 2:3-4). God spoke toContinue reading “The Apple Of His Eye”
Re My New Book!
To my wonderful readers and fellow bloggers I am humbled to annouce my new book titled “The Word Of God” available for purchase tomorrow May 23rd. Please use the link below to place your order. Also my virtual book launch will be held on June 5th at 3 pm (Florida time). See info below ThereContinue reading “Re My New Book!”
Think It Not Strange
“Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide. Keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother-in-law, a man’s enemies are the men of his ownContinue reading “Think It Not Strange”
Just A Praise Break!!
“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet, praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance. Praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals. Praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord, praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 150:Continue reading “Just A Praise Break!!”
Mary The Mother Of Jesus (Happy Belated Mother’s Day)
“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, hail, thou are highly favored,Continue reading “Mary The Mother Of Jesus (Happy Belated Mother’s Day)”
Be Fruitful Even In Captivity
“Thus saith the Lord of host, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon. Build ye houses, and dwell in them, and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them. Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters, and takeContinue reading “Be Fruitful Even In Captivity”
Go And Sin No More
“When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee? She said, no man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee, go, and sin no more. “John 8:10-11 John chapter eight and the firstContinue reading “Go And Sin No More”
Christ’s Pattern
“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.” 1 Timothy 1:16 It is funny how we can read the Bible a million times over and the very verse that you haveContinue reading “Christ’s Pattern”
Can You Handle The Supernatural?
“And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks, and in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden gridle.” Revelation 1:12-13 Did youContinue reading “Can You Handle The Supernatural?”
Mourn With Those Who Mourn
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” Romans 12:15 Recently I heard that a former co worker passed away from complications with the Covid-19 virus. We worked together some years ago back home in Jamaica. This person was someone who I knew very well. The scripture says in Romans 12Continue reading “Mourn With Those Who Mourn”
Forgive Yourself Too
“And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.” Genesis 50:15 Joseph’s brothers had done him the unthinkable and naturally, after they sold him, they thought that he was dead and who wouldn’t? So,Continue reading “Forgive Yourself Too”
The Reason Why
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 3:14 We just celebrated Easter which is said to be the most important time in the lives of all Christians (and rightfully so). Today we are forever grateful for what Christ did for us. He gave up his lifeContinue reading “The Reason Why”
It’s Already Done!
“And the Lord said unto Joshua, see, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor.” Joshua 6:2 Though the walls of Jericho did not fall until after they marched around it seven times. God had already given them the city and its people. When God toldContinue reading “It’s Already Done!”
Store Up In The Year Of Plenty
“Let Pharoah do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep foodContinue reading “Store Up In The Year Of Plenty”
Let’s Get Back To The Spirit Of Servanthood
“After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was grided.” John 13:5 Over the last couple days, I have had some serious issues with customer service in different establishments. First, I went to a hair shop to buy someContinue reading “Let’s Get Back To The Spirit Of Servanthood”
I Am Chasing After You Lord
“For thus saith the Lord, unto the house of Israel, seek ye me, and ye shall live.” Amos 5:4 I actually never knew about this scripture until now. Thank God for the Holy Spirit and for using my daughter to inspire today’s topic. I am declaring today to all my readers that I have becomeContinue reading “I Am Chasing After You Lord”
Heaven’s Operations Manager
“Who is gone into heaven and is on the right hand of God. Angels and authorities and powers being subject unto him.” 1 Peter 3:22 I remember working for this company about two years ago and we had two operations managers. Nothing gets done without them, they had to sanctioned everything. As a matter ofContinue reading “Heaven’s Operations Manager”
He Has The Cure
“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.” Jeremiah 33:6 God spoke to Jeremiah and told him his plans for Israel and Judah. He outlined their iniquities and he also outlined his intentions towards them. God is a GodContinue reading “He Has The Cure”
The Falling and Rising of Christians in A Pandemic
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again, but the wicked shall fall into mischief.” Proverbs 24:16 Not everyone did well during this pandemic and that includes Christians. Just like everyone else this pandemic was a challenge for us too. Depression and loneliness are just some of the issues that faced believers,Continue reading “The Falling and Rising of Christians in A Pandemic”
Whose House Is It?
“Furthermore, David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great. For the palace is not for man, but for the Lord God.” 1 Chronicles 29:1 When David spoke on his son’s (Solomon) behalf he made sure to remindContinue reading “Whose House Is It?”
The Many Faces of Satan
“Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 Hello everyone, how are you doing today? I do hope all is well with you and your respective families. Sorry for my late post, but I was cumbered with work yesterday andContinue reading “The Many Faces of Satan”
Young People Please Be Patient
“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fail. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:30-31 Today this post is justContinue reading “Young People Please Be Patient”
No Idea!
“O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself, it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.” Jeremiah 10:23 Have you ever felt lost as if you don’t know what you are doing? That is how I felt yesterday. I left my house to do a couple ofContinue reading “No Idea!”
About My Father’s Business
“And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 Today we celebrated Ash Wednesday. Somehow, I lost track of Ash Wednesday and it wasn’t until someone reminded me this morning that I realized what day it was. Shame onContinue reading “About My Father’s Business”
Seek Me Out Lord
“I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.” Psalms 119:176 Sometimes even the best of us will experience some form of disappointment in our faith walk. For some it can be a feeling of loss and emptiness can derive from falling in sin and eventuallyContinue reading “Seek Me Out Lord”
Whenever The Spirit Of The Lord Moves Things Happen
“And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, let there be light and there was light.” Genesis 1:2-3 The Holy Spirit has been working from day one. Long before anything wasContinue reading “Whenever The Spirit Of The Lord Moves Things Happen”
Budded, Bloomed & Yielded Fruits
“And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness, and behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.” Numbers 17:8 When people of influence rise up against you, it is not an easy taskContinue reading “Budded, Bloomed & Yielded Fruits”
It’s A New Month (Take Control)
“And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.” Psalms 40:3 Ready or not February is here and before we can catch on to it properly it will be gone. The days are moving fast likewise theContinue reading “It’s A New Month (Take Control)”
Do Not Sit At The Table If You Are Not Willing To Eat
“Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?” Proverbs 6:27-28 Many times, we know that if we go to certain places or hang around the wrong people, we are more than likely to partake in sin. YetContinue reading “Do Not Sit At The Table If You Are Not Willing To Eat”
Who Will Tell The Story?
“Yea, they spake against God. They said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?” Psalms 78:19 Psalms 78:20 went on to say “Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed. Can he give bread also? Can he provide flesh for his people?” The writer of this chapter wasContinue reading “Who Will Tell The Story?”
Do Not Put Your Trust In What Can Be Broken
“And he took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily. So, the Egyptians said, let us flee from the face of Israel, for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians.” Exodus 14:25 How many times we have placed our trust in the wrong things or in the wrong people? Yes, at someContinue reading “Do Not Put Your Trust In What Can Be Broken”
After The Fact
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 Sin is a topic of discussion that we will never stop talking about until the day Christ returns. Why? Because of our sinful nature. Even after you have accepted Christ you are still prone to sin (being prone to sin doesContinue reading “After The Fact”
We Shall See Our Loved Ones Again (A tribute to my mom)
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the airContinue reading “We Shall See Our Loved Ones Again (A tribute to my mom)”
Some Battles Are God Ordained
“Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon. Behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to possess it and contend with him in battle.” Deuteronomy 2:24 Do you believe some of the battles that you faced were ordained by God himself? Continue reading “Some Battles Are God Ordained”
It Is Time To Take Possession
“Behold, the Lord thy God hath set the land before thee. Go up and possess it, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath said unto thee. Fear not, neither be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 1:21 When God delivered the children of Israel from Egypt, he already had a place prepared for them. That place he calledContinue reading “It Is Time To Take Possession”
How Did You Finish The Year?
“For the good that I would I do not, but the evil which I would not, that I do.” Romans 7:19 Last year seems so long ago or at least that is how I see it and how I really want it to be. I have taken that stand not because of ungratefulness but becauseContinue reading “How Did You Finish The Year?”
Happy New Year (Time Of Restoration)
“And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places, thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations, and thou shalt be called, the repairer of the breach. The restorer of the paths to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12 As we approach the dawn of a new year and thereby welcome aContinue reading “Happy New Year (Time Of Restoration)”
Merry Christmas To You
“Therefore, the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 As we celebrate Christmas 2020, we cannot help but praise God the Father for his wonderful gift of redemption, through his son Jesus Christ. He came and lived andContinue reading “Merry Christmas To You”
Your Breakthrough Is Coming!
“Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree. And it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.” Isaiah 55:13 Many of us can relate to this topic. We are all waitingContinue reading “Your Breakthrough Is Coming!”
Lot’s Devious Daughters
“And the firstborn said unto the younger. Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth. Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. AndContinue reading “Lot’s Devious Daughters”
The Process To The Next Level
“And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount. And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen throughout all the mount. Neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that mount.”Continue reading “The Process To The Next Level”
Break The Strong Hold Of Fear
“Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee yea; I will help thee. Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 Months ago, I wrote on the topic of fear. I spoke about Joshua and his transitionContinue reading “Break The Strong Hold Of Fear”
It Is Ok To Authenticate & Confirm
“And Gideon said unto God, if thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. Behold I will put a fleece of wool in the floor, and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon the earth beside, then I shall know that thou wilt save Israel byContinue reading “It Is Ok To Authenticate & Confirm”
Happy Thanksgiving To You
“My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.” Psalms 145:21 Truly it is a time for us to give thanks. Not just because it is traditionally “Thanksgiving Day” but because we should always give God thanks. As the scripture says, let all fleshContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving To You”
Great Is Our God
“Great is our Lord, and of great power, his understanding is infinite.” Psalms 147:5 We serve a God who is great. But sometimes we do not stop to really think about his greatness. Why? Because we allow our temporary challenges to overtake us with anxiety and worry and this can happen to anyone of us,Continue reading “Great Is Our God”
SECOND CHANCES
“And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way, and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them, and he did it not.” Jonah 3:10. The story about Jonah and Nineveh is the perfect example of what a second chance looks like. First Jonah triedContinue reading “SECOND CHANCES”
Praise Him (Part 2)
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights.” Psalms 148:1 Sometime ago I published an article with this same captioned “Praise Him”. This morning as I read Psalms 148 it not only got my praises going but I decided to post as a reminder for all ofContinue reading “Praise Him (Part 2)”
Happy Veteran’s Day
“Render therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom. Fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.” Romans 13:7 Today is being celebrated as Veteran’s day in the United States. It is a day when we recognized those who have served in the military and those who areContinue reading “Happy Veteran’s Day”
Barabbas Or Jesus?
“The governor answered and said unto them, whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.” Matthew 27:21 Barabbas was not innocent. He was charged with many crimes and he was serving time for something that he was guilty of. Jesus on the other hand was a peacemaker, a trueContinue reading “Barabbas Or Jesus?”
Now Faith
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Many of us have been through some storms and we have seen God moved on our behalf. But as we continue to live, we will always have other challenges that may seem impossible, and our faith will continueContinue reading “Now Faith”
Let Him Guide You
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go, I will guide thee with mine eye.” Psalms 32:7 Psalms 32 verse 7 has become one of my favorite scriptures. Why? Because it gives me great comfort to know that God will instruct me, teach me, and guide me in allContinue reading “Let Him Guide You”
The Days Are Really Getting Shorter
“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved, but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” Matthew 24:22 Is it just me or are the days are really shorter? As a matter of fact, this year seems as if it just got away from us. it is movingContinue reading “The Days Are Really Getting Shorter”
He Made Us Perfect
“I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalms 139:14 Someone told me a true story about a young lady who is not happy with herself (sad to say there are millions more). When I heard the story, I felt sadContinue reading “He Made Us Perfect”
We Shall Perish For Lack of Knowledge
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me. Seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Hosea 4:6 Now I am not a specialist in theology neither I’m I aContinue reading “We Shall Perish For Lack of Knowledge”
Ruth, A Faithful Daughter in Law
“And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, go my daughter.” Ruth 2:2 Ruth was a woman of resilience and faith (though she came from a family and a country thatContinue reading “Ruth, A Faithful Daughter in Law”
Shake Those Bad Habits Off!
“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speaking.” 1 Peter 2:1 Further reading in 1 Peter 2 verse 16 says we should not use our liberty as a cloak of maliciousness but as servants of God. Many of us have some seriously bad habits, we go toContinue reading “Shake Those Bad Habits Off!”
Some Mistakes Are Costly
“And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, hear now, ye rebels, must we fetch you water out of the rock? And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice, and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, andContinue reading “Some Mistakes Are Costly”
It Is Crunch Time!!
“And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate, and they said one to another, why sit we here until we die? If we say, we will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. AndContinue reading “It Is Crunch Time!!”
It’s Better To Be A living Dog Than A Dead Lion
“For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope. For a living dog is better than a dead lion.” Ecclesiastes 9:4 The scripture shows the importance of life in comparison to a dog and a lion. A lion is considered to be the king of the jungle, when he roars allContinue reading “It’s Better To Be A living Dog Than A Dead Lion”
There Is Enough For Everyone
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, give me thy Vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house, and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it, or if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it inContinue reading “There Is Enough For Everyone”
Do Not Cast Your Pearls To Swine
“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Matthew 7:6 Matthew chapter seven has twenty-nine verses and twenty-seven of those verses where spoken directly by Jesus. Jesus was preaching from Matthew chapter five fromContinue reading “Do Not Cast Your Pearls To Swine”
God Is Everywhere
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” Psalms 139:7 When David wrote this Psalms I am not sure what he was faced with but based on the words penned, I am confident that he was going through something. He was burdened with care and he knew thatContinue reading “God Is Everywhere”
Are your Problems Beating You Up?
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair,persecuted, but not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed.” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) Boxing is not one of my favorite sports at all. I see it as a legal way to really beat each other up and it can be real as you want it toContinue reading “Are your Problems Beating You Up?”
Praise Report
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary, praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts, praise him according to his excellent greatness.” Psalms 150:1-2 Just wanted to share another personal testimony of the goodness of God. Today I took my daughter to see the endocrinologist (a medicalContinue reading “Praise Report”
How to Handle Rejection
“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief, and we hid as it were our faces from him, he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” Isaiah 53:3 Have you ever been rejected by anyone? I have, and it is not a nice feeling. Rejection can hurt yourContinue reading “How to Handle Rejection”
We Have Access
“And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven andContinue reading “We Have Access”
Provocation of Satan
“And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, go number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it.” 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 David and his servants had just defeatedContinue reading “Provocation of Satan”
Leave Your Spiritual Trail
“I go the way of all the earth, be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man. And keep the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgements, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thouContinue reading “Leave Your Spiritual Trail”
Hurricane Laura
Everyone please pray for my sis Bonnie. I am not sure of her location but based on her post she was affected by Hurricane Laura. God bless you all for your prayers in Jesus name amen.
God’s Appointed Cannot Be Rejected
“Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about. For his name shall be called Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.” 1 Chronicles 22:9. Solomon was chosen by God toContinue reading “God’s Appointed Cannot Be Rejected”
Covered By His Love
“And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father, and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.” Genesis 9:22-23.Continue reading “Covered By His Love”
Are You Managing Well?
“Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.” Ecclesiastes 11:1-2. People often say it is not the amount that you work but it is what you were able toContinue reading “Are You Managing Well?”
He Will Spare Us Even For The Sake Of One
“For the sake of My name I delay My wrath, and for My praise I restrain it for you, in order not to cut you off.” Isaiah 48:9. When God repented that he had made man in Genesis chapter 6, his plan was to wipe us off the face of the earth. We would haveContinue reading “He Will Spare Us Even For The Sake Of One”
Know Your Enemy
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies, thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.” Psalms 21:8. The enemy has been around for time began. The source of the enemy is the Devil, lucifer or Beelzebub and he has planted hatred in the hearts of men. Just as how he is calledContinue reading “Know Your Enemy”
Like Pure Gold
“But he knoweth the way that I take, when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10 During my devotion yesterday I was captivated by this verse of scripture in Job 23. It feels good to know that God is watching and ordering my steps. Job took comfort in that asContinue reading “Like Pure Gold”
No Shadow of Turning
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 This is a familiar topic and is considered part two of an article that I wrote some time ago. The purpose of this topic today is to encourage and remind us that we should not allow anything to derail us from standing on theContinue reading “No Shadow of Turning”
Tear Down Your Idols
“And God spake all these words, saying. I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:1-3. What is an idol? Exodus 20:4 answered that question perfectly saying, “Thou shalt not make untoContinue reading “Tear Down Your Idols”
A Set Time
“For thus saith the Lord, that after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.” Jeremiah 29:10. Many of us have read my opening scripture many times, especially verse 11. But reading from verses 8 to 10 myContinue reading “A Set Time”
New Month, New Chapter
“The Lord is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Habakkuk 3:19. A lot has happened in my life during the month of July. July really took me by surprise in manyContinue reading “New Month, New Chapter”
Strength for The Inner Man
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” Ephesians 3:14-16. How do youContinue reading “Strength for The Inner Man”
Learning How to Reset
“And he that sat upon the throne said, behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, write for these words are true and faithful.” (Revelation 21:5). Today it feels like everything or most things are just harder than they used to be. Many people have moved or in the process of movingContinue reading “Learning How to Reset”
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