Following the Exodus from Egypt, the Israelites were eyewitnesses to immense miracles. They saw plagues Moses called into existence, including boils, hail, fire, locusts, darkness, but also the cloud at day and pillar of fire at night. They witnessed the miracles, but evidently did not believe that God had more for them. Then Moses led […]
No Doubt About It 2 James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God — who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly — and it will be given to him. [In the next verse James goes on to describe how to receive this wisdom.] 6 But let him ask in faith without doubting. [Here he
What is doubt? Doubt is not the opposite of faith. Doubt is the antagonist of faith. In Matthew 21:21 Jesus told His disciples, “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ. We all believe that there is existence outside of the physical realm; a reality outside of our 5 senses. It includes Heaven, but not exclusively. There are very dark
Having an advantage is great! Knowing an insider is nice. Having a lawyer, accountant, chef, or contractor to help us is nice. Cut through the red tape, cutting the line, getting the deep discount is sweet. It is wonderful to know somebody is looking out for you. Favorful friends are a comfort. You know all
Jesus said in John 15:1, “I am the true vine.” The vine is the source of life for the branches. A branch cut from a vine withers and dies. In a spiritual way, all people are connected to a “vine”. It is some “meaning” or “life force” that proports to tie life experiences into some
Jesus said in John 7: 38 “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them”. 39 By this he meant the Spirit. Having the Holy Spirit in our lives has consequences. The Spirit opens portals that connect our spirit with a heavenly anointing. We are given access
John 13:1 Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. V3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. V4 so he got up from the meal, and washed
Matthew 14:28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.” 29 “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord,
It is nice to be sought after. Do you remember when as a kid playing outside and picking teams? Do you remember how good it felt to be picked early and not last. Yeah, neither do I. 🙄😄 But it is a great feeling to be wanted and appreciated. It is nice when people reach
