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The Lord “spoke and created.” (Genesis 1:3) All went from void-less and empty to abundant and life giving, “by God’s spoken Word.” We choose life the same. Our words hold the power of life and death. (Proverbs 18:21) Jesus, the Word, made His dwelling among us. He spoke with authority and conquered the grave. He speaks only truth. His every Word will conquer our pilgrim way and lead us home. Personal paraphrase (John 1:14) Be intent on hearing His Voice of Truth, and swift to speak up over a misaligned mind. Jesus spoke with power and confidence. His message is unchanging, it holds the keys to life now and life eternal. When unleashed it changes everything. Do you read His … Continue reading“Be Boisterous In Battle”

“Do not wallow in the midst of suffering and trial.” Do you wake up with Alleluias on your lips? As the day goes by, do they diminish or stay strong? Bookends flank a long stretch of books, serving to keep them standing upright. Alleluias serve us the same. Hard things in our days can tempt us to abandon our Alleluias, yet, in the Lord‘s great love, He clearly warns against it. “Do not wallow.” To wallow is to be self-absorbed, worried, and wringing our hands. This warning came to me in the middle of riveting pain and sorrow, where I could’ve fallen fast into a world of wallow. It stands firm for all His beloved. Many are the mysteries of … Continue reading“Alleluia Bookends”

“The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength.” (2 Timothy 4:17) I love this vision, at the ready, to embolden us. Taking a closer look, the full details read….The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, as I fought the good fight and finished my race. It’s Timothy, running shoes laced up, on the move to spread the Good News, despite opposition. Everyone had left him, but not the Lord. The Lord tells us, “Don’t grow weary in doing good. Keep your head in all situations.” (2 Tim 4:5) Timothy and many other disciples endured great suffering and rejection as they went to tell of the saving news of Jesus Christ. Martyrdom included. No wonder it’s … Continue reading“Emboldened In Oppostion”

“They may weep as they “go out” carrying seed to sow, but they’ll return with joyful laughter, armloads of blessing and a harvest overflowing!” (Psalm ‭126‬:‭6‬) This passage is striking. Weeping seems to be the launchpad that moves them to “go out.” I’m reminded of Jesus’ call to go scatter seed. (Matt 28:18-20) In His great mercy He’s given us living hope that can never wither, an inheritance reserved in heaven that can never perish. (1 Pet 1:3) As the seeds of “His imperishable living hope” are sown into our souls, do we weep that others are without? I weep. We should weep. We should launch. I love that, as we do, it yields armloads of blessing and a harvest of deep … Continue reading“Weep & Launch”