god's promises

Does God send evil? Does He allow evil? Does He permit Satan to use evil to teach us a lesson? These are questions we have to get settled deep inside of us to truly know who God is and to trust God when we go into battle against the enemy. 

Is the blessing or the curse operating in your life? Many people are afraid of the curse because they have never experienced the power of God's blessing. God has given us the choice between the blessing and the curse but the enemy just like Balaam works to trick us into choosing the curse. We have to be on guard against the enemy's tactics and be sure to stay in God's blessing. 

Is the blessing or the curse operating in your life? Many people have never experienced the power of God's blessing. God has given us the choice between the blessing and the curse but the enemy just like Balaam works to trick us into choosing the curse. We have to be on guard against the enemy's tactics and be sure to stay in God's blessing. 

Does the enemy have you fearful of what could happen to your children and family? God has the answer in His Word to everything that could possibly happen to our families. It is God's will that our children and grandchildren go on with God but we must put God's Word to work as soon as possible. 

What is wisdom? There is a godly wisdom and a natural wordly wisdom. James 3:15 says the world's wisom is "is earthly, natural, demonic." The world's wisdom sounds good, there is a seduction to it but leads to a demonic end. But true wisdom comes from above and is more precious than gold. 

Once you receive wisdom it is something to be guarded. Because even godly wisdom can become corrupted. The Word tells us these 4 things can corrupt wisdom: pride, sin, alcohol and drugs, and compromising the Word.

Faith builder! Within every testimony of what God has done is the power to do it again. If God has done a miracle for one person then you can be sure He will do it for you!

"And I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing, and I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you, all the families of the earth will be blessed.” Genesis 12:2-3. God's covenant with Abraham shows us His love for all the families of the world. The blessing of God is meant to flow through believers to the rest of the world. 

The story of Jesus' birth is more than something that happened in history; the Christmas story is meant to change the world. It is good news! The message of Salvation was first laid out in the Christmas Story. Jesus, our Savior, was born for each of us. For the first time, peace and good will was brought to the earth. 

Do you get lost in the Old Testament, not knowing where or what the books are and how they all fit together? The Old Testament is not nearly as complicated as we first thought. This teaching will give you a general overview and outline of the Old Testament and how God was working to set up the New Covenant. 

What would it take for you to stand in awe of God once more? What would He have to do? What provision would you need? What breakthrough would need to happen? What miracle would you need to see? And how inclined are you to believe it could happen?

When we let offense set in our heart, it can become deadly. How you handle opportunities to be offended will determine whether you grow or not spiritually.  Offense can trip us up, cause us to stumble, and ultimately entices us into sin. Offense is something we need to want to get rid of completely. Ask the Lord if there is any area you have been offended, and then repent to the Lord until you feel that area is cleared up. 

Practically every one of us has experienced the bottom falling out at least once in our Christian walk, and this can come in a variety of ways: physical ailments, depression, financial battles, failing in academics, family members with addictions, bondages, broken relationships. I’ve watched situations like this over and over in the body of Christ, and many times, I’ve just prayed and said, “Lord, what is your answer when it seems like the whole world turns black around the person and they just don’t know which way to turn?” 

Do you know our Thanksgiving Heritage in America? Jamestown and Plymouth were both early settlements. One town was only after gold and greed, and they paid the price. The other was sent on a mission by God and considered God in everything they did. God blessed them every step of the way.

A devotional study about how we need to trust that God is as He says that He is -- all powerful, all knowing, all loving -- even when we see things all around us that try to suggest that He is not making the best choices for us or for the people around us.  Do we trust Him or not?  Why does He not control everything since He has all the power and knowledge of what will be? 

Hebrews 11:6 KJV
But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
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• God's Promises to me are sure
• Having the Right Perspective
• The Foreknowledge Conundrum
• The Two Stooges, Part 1 (at TrueWisdom)
• The Two Stooges, Part 2 (at TrueWisdom)
• Who Is Like God? (at TrueWisdom)

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Our words carry a lot more weight than we realize. They determine the direction and outcome of our lives, for good or for bad. When we believe and continually speak the promises of God it brings about God’s purposes and plans in our lives. *Scripture correction Proverbs 12:18

Scripture Reference:

Hebrews 6: 13-20

God's promises require patient pursuit. Like Abraham, we must endure trials and anchor our hopes through wisdom to obtain the vision God gives us.

Summary:

In this business devotional, we explore Hebrews 6:13-20 and the idea that God's promises are an anchor for our soul. But they must be actively obtained through patience, endurance and wisdom.

The passage examines Abraham's life. Though God promised him greatness, Abraham had to patiently endure and wait many years before seeing this promise fulfilled. He obtained it through tireless belief and hope.

This reminds entrepreneurs that God's promises are not passively received. We must pursue them through challenges and delays, keeping faith when doubt creeps in.

Patience and wisdom are wrongly seen today as weak or slow. But they require great inner strength and control. The truth is cultivating them leads to success and obtaining our vision. Even the highest performers like Abraham exude patience, avoid complaining and submit to God's timing.

So anchor your soul in God's promises. But also know you must endure hardship and grow in wisdom to fully obtain them. With belief and hope, you will achieve the great plans He has for you.

Top 3 Growth Tips:

• [15:13] God's promises must be actively obtained through belief, hope and pursuing action. They are not passively handed to you.
• [21:32] Having patience and wisdom requires strength and control. These qualities lead to true success.
• [27:41] Even incredibly successful people like Abraham endured trials and submitted to God's timing.

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Show Highlights:

• [00:41] Promises have to be obtained, there's an act, they have to actually be pursued.
• [02:55] Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise.
• [04:22] After he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
• [07:12] Obtained means to get, acquire or secure something. Promises have to be pursued.
• [09:04] Patience and endurance are critical but often not associated with successful entrepreneurs.
• [11:13] Patience requires wisdom and strength. It leads to better outcomes.
• [12:55] Abraham was incredibly successful yet his life exemplifies patience.
• [15:13] God's promises must be actively obtained through belief, hope and pursuing action.
• [17:32] Doubts can hurt your belief in God's promises. Protect hope through challenges.
• [21:32] Patience and wisdom require strength and control. These lead to success.
• [23:15] Delays and discouragement are part of the journey to obtaining God's promises.
• [25:17] Complaining brings doubt. Belief is required to achieve your vision.
• [27:41] Even great people like Abraham endured trials and submitted to God's timing.
• [29:18] Quietly submit to God's will and timing to accomplish His promises for you.
• [31:13] God's promises never fail. Believing faith leads to their realization.
• [33:26] Abraham's life shows value of patience, avoiding complaints and finding hope.
• [36:28] Anchor your soul in promises through patience. Patiently endure to obtain them.
• [39:13] Seeking God's clarity on your vision leads to confidence and success.
• [41:23] If you lack vision, pursue God's word to gain direction and purpose.
• [43:16] Shortcuts like mentors can help you achieve your aims faster.
• [46:28] Protect your vision through challenges. Adjust how you get there but not the goal.
• [49:33] Abraham had great belief. Doubt can hurt receiving the promise.

Have your "good intentions" ever ended up with you being trapped with seemingly no way out? Witchcraft is different than being oppressed by an evil spirit. Witchcraft is when we knowingly or sometimes unknowingly come into agreement with someone who is willfully disobeying the Lord.