“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV) I heard a message once about the need to forget the hurtful things that someone said or did to us, if we’re to live a victoriousContinueContinue reading “Forgetting the Worse, Remembering the Worthy”
Category Archives: Victory
God Knew You Could Handle It
For those of you who ever wondered what the boy Jesus was like, the movie, The Young Messiah, will give you a glimpse of His childhood and the joys and struggles that Mary and Joseph faced of raising an exceptional child. As Jesus grows and His power becomes known to others, Mary asks Joseph, “WhyContinueContinue reading “God Knew You Could Handle It”
Foiled Plans
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 ownContinueContinue reading “Foiled Plans”
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 visionContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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 theirContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue 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 forContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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, towardsContinueContinue reading “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus”
Rising with the Son 