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The Bible is clear, "What I fear comes upon me, And what I dread befalls me." (Job 3:25)
"It shall be done to you according to your faith." (Matthew 9:29)
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daily word - strength
Are you a person of great strength? You see power lifters and other athletes who put great effort into developing their muscles, and they can do feats of great strength, but there are few who can perform at this level. Is there another type of strength available to everyone? How secure are you in your identity that you can resist a sales pitch that offers a false promise for a better life if you buy their product? How willing are you to stand by your convictions even when you are surrounded by those who do not agree? Are you able to live a life consistent with what you profess?
God HAS Filled You with the Spirit to Succeed in the Home and Marketplace!
Did you know that there is NO sacred/secular split in God’s eyes? The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof (Ps. 24:1), so nothing on this earth is secular. Nothing is satan's. It is ALL God’s. So any job I do is my ministry unto the Lord and His service through me to all of humanity (Col. 3:23-24). This includes construction, architecture, sewing, teaching others these crafts, etc.
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daily word - cheerleader
Are you familiar with the concept of cheerleaders? They generate enthusiasm for the team but don’t play the game. Have you ever heard the concept extended beyond sports? You could refer to who provide encouragement and enthusiasm in this way, and you have seen this in practice. Do you have cheerleaders of your own? Would you welcome a support team that believed in you and was on your side no matter what? If you don’t have this, have you been tempted to attempt these things on your own behalf? How did that work out?
daily word - Encounter God
Have you read about the encounters that Moses and Jacob and other bible characters had with me and wished that you could have one of your own? You can, and this is what I want for you. Do you assume that it has to be dramatic? Yet Elijah encountered some dramatic events in which I was not present, but I spoke to him in a still small voice. I will do the same for you. Do you assume that an encounter with me is a one-time event? Similar arguments apply. My dealings in your life have a cumulative effect. You would not be able to bear it all at once.
daily word - dreams come true?
Have you ever heard the phrase, a dream come true? This is a common phrase. Have you ever heard it used in a negative sense? It is used to describe the fulfillment of the desires of your heart. Have you ever heard it used in reference to the stories that play out in your mind while you sleep at night? Would you be so eager to see those dreams come true? Yet have you noticed that everyone in the Bible took their dreams seriously, as though I was trying to communicate relevant truth for their lives?
daily word - love or hate?
Do you see yourself as being a hateful person? Does anyone? Do you draw a strong distinction between hatred and selfishness? You may judge hatred to be worse than selfishness, but from a practical viewpoint how different are they? Have you ever heard of indifference referred to as callous? You are bought with a price and you are not your own. You have an inherent duty to your neighbor and a debt of love to repay. Don’t look at this as a burden, but as an opportunity. You are not a creature of hatred or selfishness, but of love.
daily word - real spirituality
What is your doctrinal position concerning me? Do you affirm that I was fully both human and divine? Both of these are important. Most people on earth saw me as human only. For those rare few that understood I said that flesh and blood had not revealed this to them, but my Father in heaven. Do you see me as only spiritual? There is a human tendency to separate the spiritual from the physical, creating separate realms. Have you met people who detach their spirituality from the reality of this world? I proved this was not necessary or desirable.
daily word - sow and reap
Are you familiar with the law of reaping and sowing? It is in the Bible, and one of the most commonly used and understood illustrations. Do you find that you only hear this phrase used in a negative sense? You hear it often enough when people’s bad habits and weaknesses catch up with them. How often do you hear it when someone excels and exceeds your expectations? Consider the real-world counterpart on which the illustration is based. For agriculture to work you need to sow seeds of value to raise a valuable crop.
daily word - born of the Spirit
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Most people strongly identify with one of these categories or the other, and act accordingly. Introverts and extroverts both have positive qualities and limitations. Those who identify with the labels and want to lead full lives structure their lives to play to their strengths. Have you noticed that those who are born of the Spirit are harder to classify? Everyone needs both human connection and thoughtful reflection. Those who are born of the Spirit are equipped for every good work.