Dear Ones: An Overwhelming Victory! In 1828 Mr. Webster defined overwhelming this way: Crushing with weight or numbers. As we sit here today, we understand about election victories and sports victories. But do we truly believe that in Christ we have an overwhelming victory against the forces of darkness that are attacking us and our…
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Holding Up His Hands
Dear Ones: Holding Up His Hands! Moses was the appointed leader of Israel, but he needed help from Aaron and Hur. These men were supporting the army engaged in battle by intercessory prayer to the Lord God. This is an example for us today. It is not time to lower our hands thinking our prayer…
The Citizens Celebrate
Dear Ones: The Citizens Celebrate! Just leaders who are sincerely concerned for the citizens of the nation bring an atmosphere of celebration with them. Justice and righteousness are revived. In our Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote in accord with Benjamin Franklin the following: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are…
A Dream Fulfilled
Dear Ones: A Dream Fulfilled! It is the sweetness of life and a tree of life to your soul. Your trust in God’s ability to bring it to pass is vindicated and affirmed. He is LORD; His ability to give you victory has not diminished. Savor the sweetness of victory over all the forces of…
The Choice Today
Dear Ones: The Choice Today! We have been given the choice today to set the course for our nation for the next 4 years. Moses tells you to “choose life.” This is not just another election but a choice between life and death. It is a spiritual battle between good and evil. The Founding Fathers…
Those Who Know
Dear Ones: Those Who Know! Yāḏaʿ is the Hebrew word used here. It means to perceive and see; find out and discern; to discriminate; distinguish; to know by experience. This knowing is not a cursory knowing of some fact like knowing the name of a certain flower. It is an experiential knowledge of the depth,…
Call Upon the Lord
Dear Ones: Call Upon the Lord! This is a phrase from one of David’s songs testifying of the delivering hand of God. David lived on the pre-redemptive side of the Cross. Although the Spirit of the Lord rested upon him, he was not inhabited by the Spirit. Therefore, David was calling out for God to…
Love Each Other Deeply
Dear Ones: Love Each Other Deeply! Peter is reinforcing the Lord’s command to love one another. In John 13:34-35, NKJV, the Master reveals how the world will know we belong to Him. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one…
Spiritual Exercise
Dear Ones: Spiritual Exercise! What is it? It is practical faith in action. When adversity comes against our trust in God, then we must exercise our faith to stand believing He is able to come through for us. It is a matter of choice: exercising our freewill. Moses challenged the people this way in Exodus…
Do Not Worry
Dear Ones: Do Not Worry! Alas, that is easier said than done. But this was said by the Master and is part of the Sermon on the Mount. Therefore, it is a command. However, He reveals how to avoid worry: Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. So, how do we do this? By…