You are on the path of my choosing. There is no randomness about your life. Here and Now comprise the coordinates of your daily life. Most people let their moments slip through their fingers, half-lived. They avoid the present by worrying about  the future or longing for a better time and place. They forget that they are creatures who are subject to the limitations of time and space. They forget their Creator, who walks with them only in the present. Every moment is alive with My glorious…

The baptism of the Holy Spirit releases miracle power, heals broken relationships, and restores the wonder to our faith. Churches  must embrace the Spirit's power to have a future. Here is what such revival could bring. The church of the future must meet this generation where it is. What will be the characteristics of this growing church? The church will not simply talk about Jesus, but it will also welcome Jesus to do His ministry in power. The Lord Jesus had to return to heaven, but He…

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service. In the Old Testament promise, the New Testament fulfillment, and throughout church to impact the culture. In the Old Testament, the Spirit came upon individuals to perform heroic deeds for God's people. Also, the Spirit enabled practical works to be done, such as when Bezalel was given to deign and build the tabernacle ( Exod. 31). Joseph was given wisdom by the Spirit ( Gen. 41:38). In the New Testament,…

A lifetime guarantee: ''The Lord knows the day of the upright, and their inheritance shell be forever '' ( Ps. 37:18 ). All of our earthy stuff has a time an wear limit ! God give us a lasting release of favor. Life of fullness at all times: '' and in the days of famine They shell not be ashamed in evil time, and in the days of famine   they shall be satisfied'' ( Ps. 37:19). Even when things are bad and evil lifts its ugly head, God will satisfy ! A generous prosperity:  '' But the wicked…

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved'' ( Act 16:31 ). It is simple acceptance of Christ's gift and belief that He did all the work necessary for your salvation. If you never recognized this and accepted His gift, why don't you pray this prayer? Lord Jesus, I confess my own failures and faults. I believe You were given to die for my sins on the cross. I believe You rose from the dead and are alive right now and hearing my prayer. Please come into my life and save me. Give…

It is Important to live and give by faith. Faith brings the wonder back to the Christian life. Learn to hear God, and trust Him for resources. Learn to be a channel of blessing to others. Finally, find an outlet of ministry through which you can serve others. Discover your spiritual gifts, and go for it in the name of Jesus. Reach out to the lost, helpless, hurting, and homeless. Touch someone else with the fire of God in your life, and rather than quench the flame of the Spirit, you will…

We weren't born in Christ. We were born dead in our trespasses and sins ( Eph. 2:1 ). What is God's plan for transforming us from being in Adam to being in Christ ? Jesus said, ''Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God'' ( John 3:3 ). Physical birth gains only physical life for us. Spiritual life, the eternal life Christ promises to those who come to Him, is gained only through spiritual birth. What does it mean to be spiritually alive in Christ…

Prayer releases the inheritance. You must stay in touch to receive what God has. Psalm 2:8 says, ''Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.'' God says,'' Ask Me'' and the world is yours! Prayer moves the resources of the earth and heaven into place for believers

Many evangelical churches have raised a generation whose notebooks are full but whose hearts are cold. They may have all the answers, but they possess no passion for ministry. They have sound theology but no doxology. They can quote entire sermon outlines but cannot get a word from God. The Jesus they know is trapped in their Bible, notes, theology, and tradition. The living Christ is often missing in the zeal for religion. The  living Jesus wants to take His Word and use it to help others.…

Jesus Said ''For john truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.'' Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, ''Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel ?'' And He said to them, 'It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea…

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; from the Lord unholds him with Him. with His hand'' ( Ps. 37:23-24 ). Here again we see the benefit of God's direction. Along the way we may fall, but God is holding our hand. He allows us to learn from those times we leave His path. He still holds our hand and lifts us up ! Hallelujah! If you let go, He holds on; no man can pluck you out of His hand .

When you pass through the waters,I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shell not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shell not be burned, nor shell the flame scorch you....Behold, I will do a new thing... For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring...No weapon formed against you shell prosper. - Isaiah 43:2; 44:3; 54:17…

The work of the Holy Spirit must always be grounded in biblical revelation. This does not mean that the church has said, ''Tradition is the living faith of those now living.'' Tradition says' 'Worship on the Lord's day!'' Traditionalism says, ''It must be at 11:00 am in a building with a steeple and pews.'' We must differentiate between human customs and real biblical truth. Also we must be careful not to press human, denominational, or other parameters onto Scripture. The most difficult…

When you pass  through the waters, I will be with you: and through the rivers, they shell not overflow you. When you walk through the, fire, you shall not be  burned , nor shall the flame  scorch you... Behold, I  will do a new thing... For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground: I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring: ... No weapon formed against you shall prosper.

The prophetic voice of the Old Testament promised both the Savior and the Spirit. When Jesus died on the cross, there came from His side water and blood, the elements of birth. The blood speaks of the new birth available to every believer, and the water speaks of Spirit-empowered Word of God that birthed the church. As Christ's death the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and resurrected believers were seen after Christ's resurrection ( Matt. 27:50-53 ) The barrier…

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the fulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places'' ( Eph. 6:12 ). The word of Jesus' day greeted His message and commitment to His call from God with hostility. Rarely did a day or night go by when He did not face opposition and adversity. In virtually every crowd, someone questioned His motives and sought to discredit Him. He was harassed and…

The path Jesus would lead the disciples to follow began with a profession of faith in Him  When Jesus called  Andrew and Peter to follow Him,  Jesus meant first they were to love and follow Him both with their hearts and with their lives. Faith as Jesus defined it is more than mental acceptance of creeds or standards. Faith is a living and life-changing experience that lays a foundation for transformation.  A personal profession of faith is also a platform  from which leaders can  help…