Scripture: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Observation: The prophetic word for our church this year is ENCOUNTER. God desires you to encounter Him, but we must realize He won’t always go to you. As you grow, the ball is in your court. If you want to meet with God, you need to …
Day 20 of 21 – Minister to the King
Scripture: And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:23-24). Observation: We may have bosses, but ultimately, we don’t work for them. God is the One who will weigh the eternal merit of our actions, motives, …
Day 19 of 21 – With You
Scripture: “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me” (John 17:24). Observation: Jesus wants you to be where He is. He first met us where we were – suffering in the dirt of our sin and brokenness. He then died …
Day 18 of 21 – Love vs. Self
Scripture: “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 22:37-40). Observation: Love is truly the greatest and purest of all motivating forces. 1 John 4:8 …
Day 17 of 21 – Prince of Peace
Scriptures: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). Observation: One of the titles of Jesus is Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). He desires that we walk in peace, …
Day 16 of 21 – It Is NOT A Game
Scripture: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord (Isaiah 54:17). Observation: Our words have power because we were made in the image of God. The Word says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs …
Day 15 of 21 – The Rock, My Rock
SCRIPTURES: This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success (Joshua 1:8). But be doers of the word, and not …
Day 14 of 21 – Withstanding the Waves
Scriptures: For our light and momentary troubles [afflictions, sufferings] are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all (2 Corinthians 4:17). Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand (Ephesians 6:13). Observation: At first …
Day 13 of 21 – Heal the Hurt
Scripture: Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In. (Isaiah 58:12) Observation: For the past few days, we have discussed God’s perspective on the purpose and motives for fasting that please Him. In …
Day 12 of 21 – Love and Light
Scripture: If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday. The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a …