Archive for Encouragement
The Power of Unity
“…Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 2:2 As I was musing on these words that Paul wrote to the Philippians, I could see in a vision, the North Korean soldiers marching in cadence. They are so synchronized that…
Do You Trust God’s Ways?
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 NKJV We are famous for singing and testifying about trusting God. We can be demonstrative and jubilant in our declarations of faith through choruses such…
A Mother’s Heart
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord” (Luke 1:45 NKJV). In 1978, March was designated as Women’s History Month in the United States. During March, women are acknowledged for their accomplishments and their contributions to society….
Are You Willing to Say No?
“But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?” (John 18:11 NLT) While reading Jesus’ story before His arrest and crucifixion, I paused when I read, “…Shall I not drink the cup which…
Are You Making Preparation?
“…Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6 NKJV) We sing the song “Don’t Do It Without Me” by Bishop Paul Morton, and it arouses our spirits and hurls petitions to God. We are asking God not to move in this…
Don’t Despise Your Wilderness Days!
“But as for you, turn and take your journey into the wilderness…” Deuteronomy 1:40 (NKJV) When I was an older teenager, two of my friends and a female adult decided to venture into the woods to pick blueberries. We talked and hunted for berries during our trek into the woods…
What Is Your Legacy?
“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep…” Acts 13:36 The month of February has been designated as Black History Month, the month to commemorate blacks who have made a significant and remarkable impact on our society. We are celebrating them for…
A Perpetual Invitation
“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” John 7:37 Most invitations state a specific date and time to participate in an event. Events held in a public space such as a…
Are You An Inspiration?
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” (10:24 NLT) Most of us have heard a commencement speech that inspired us. While we were soaking in the words, we felt like we could conquer the world; all of our aspirations would be…
Our Sovereign God
“Whatever the Lord pleases He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places.” Psalm 135:6 NKJV When there is turbulence in the earth and thedays are uncertain, there is something we can depend on to remain the same, the power and supremacy of our…
