Someone told David, “Ahithophel is helping Absalom plot against you!” David said, “Please, LORD, keep Ahithophel’s plans from working!” (2 Samuel 15:31 CEV) David continued to endure divine discipline because of his sins of adultery and murder. Not only did David lose a child, but he also faced terrible opposition from one of his ownContinue reading “Foiled Plans”
Category Archives: Victory
2020: The Year of 20/20 Vision
It’s been said that the year 2020 has brought about clear vision. I’ll be the first to tell you how true that is. With the ability to slow down and reflect on the state we’re in, I’m finding that I’m reaching that perfect vision. But I’m also going to tell you that this perfect visionContinue reading “2020: The Year of 20/20 Vision”
In An Instant
The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. If you worship me,Continue reading “In An Instant”
Where Are They Now?
That day the Lord saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the shore. (Exodus 14:30 NLT) There’s an interesting story in the Bible in Exodus 14 that I really encourage you to read and meditate on. After many years of being enslaved and mistreated by theirContinue reading “Where Are They Now?”
I Was Blind But Now I See!
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” (John 9:3 NIV) The blind man in John 9 lived with a label all his life until Jesus came along, that is. Since his birth, he was known for his disability.Continue reading “I Was Blind But Now I See!”
Look Up to God
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” (2 Chronicles 20:12 NIV) A vast army was coming to make war with King Jehoshaphat of Judah. Instead of depending on his own ability or going into panic, the wise king “resolved to inquire of the LORD” and “proclaimed a fast forContinue reading “Look Up to God”
Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, It’s All About Him
Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor,Continue reading “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, It’s All About Him”
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. (Hebrews 12:2 CEV) New drivers are taught that wherever their eyes look the car will follow too. I’ve found this to be very true of the Christian life as well. If we want to steer in the right direction, towardsContinue reading “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus”
You’ll Get It All Back
“The LORD can give you much more than that.” (2 Chronicles 25:9 NIV) In addition to the men he had hired from Judah to fight in his army, King Amaziah of Judah also hired a hundred thousand fighting men from Israel. However, a prophet from God told him to dismiss the Israelite troops, reminding himContinue reading “You’ll Get It All Back”
Don’t Look Back
As soon as they had brought them out, one of them said, “Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains or you will be swept away!” But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. (Genesis 19:17, 26 NIV) Those who walkContinue reading “Don’t Look Back”
