faith

I don’t See Wine; Nevertheless, I Will Go

I don’t See Wine; Nevertheless, I Will Go

 John 2:7-8 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.  8Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” Imagine being a waiter at a wedding.  The guests are asking you for more wine.  You return to the […]

Abraham’s and David’s Discovery

Abraham’s and David’s Discovery

Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?  (NIV) Men have laid claims to discovering many things, but these claims have lasting value.  Paul restated Abraham’s and David’s discovery. He said, “1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, […]

How to Obtain Your Inheritance

How to Obtain Your Inheritance

Hebrews 6:13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, When one takes the witness stand in a court of law, he swears by a higher authority to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.  Imagine God taking the witness stand.  When called upon […]

How to Harvest Your Blessings

How to Harvest Your Blessings

Matthew 8:8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. Faith words bring a harvest of blessings – Kenneth Copeland.  A centurion approached Jesus and begged Him to come to his house and heal his […]

The Wise and the Foolish Builders

The Wise and the Foolish Builders

Luke 6:47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: Jesus painted two vivid pictures for us so that we could see and make a decision regarding which builder we will choose to emulate.  The first is of the one who hears Jesus’ […]

The Certainty of God’s Promises

The Certainty of God’s Promises

Romans 6:17-18 Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. 18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of […]

If You Can Believe

If You Can Believe

Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. A man brought his son to Jesus to be healed.  He was possessed by a spirit that caused him to have convulsions.  The spirit would rob him of his speech, throw him to the ground, into the […]

It is Well!

It is Well!

II Kings 4:26 Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well: Faith says, “It is well” regardless of your situations and circumstances.  Faith does not look at things […]

Faith: Your Push Back Shield

Faith: Your Push Back Shield

Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Worry, doubt and fear erode faith. Like the ocean water, when it comes ashore, it takes sand away, little by little. Worry, doubt and fear take away your faith in God, little […]

Faith, Wisdom and Actions

Faith, Wisdom and Actions

James 2:24 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? Any time you apply faith to situations, it must be accompanied by wisdom and actions.  Abraham, the father of Isaac and Rahab, the harlot, applied faith, wisdom and action when each obeyed God.  Faith is the confidence that […]