Word for Today
Darkness may cover the earth around us, but God's favor and light rest upon us. This can and should be a time of great ingathering of souls. It's our time to shine.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Word for Today
I have learned that there is something about resisting envy and doing the opposite of what envy would have us to do that truly pleases God and brings a special measure of favor from Him. Tommy Tenney likes to say, “One moment of the favor of God is worth a lifetime of effort.” I believe this is sound biblical truth, and resisting envy seems to quickly bring God’s favor. The kingdom is built on the grace and favor of God.
Rick Joyner
I have learned that there is something about resisting envy and doing the opposite of what envy would have us to do that truly pleases God and brings a special measure of favor from Him. Tommy Tenney likes to say, “One moment of the favor of God is worth a lifetime of effort.” I believe this is sound biblical truth, and resisting envy seems to quickly bring God’s favor. The kingdom is built on the grace and favor of God.
Rick Joyner
Friday, May 29, 2009
Word for Today
If we can understand that God is not within our time-table—He is not bound by time—all that He has poured out in our time-table throughout history is accessible. Then we can enter into this glory through the Spirit. There are treasuries of anointings, gifts and glory that are available to us in Heaven. The Lord has these treasures available. He is looking and longing for a people who are hungry enough to access these things. He is searching for a people that have a burning desire for Him and His Realm.
"For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."—Psalm 84:11
John Belt
If we can understand that God is not within our time-table—He is not bound by time—all that He has poured out in our time-table throughout history is accessible. Then we can enter into this glory through the Spirit. There are treasuries of anointings, gifts and glory that are available to us in Heaven. The Lord has these treasures available. He is looking and longing for a people who are hungry enough to access these things. He is searching for a people that have a burning desire for Him and His Realm.
"For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."—Psalm 84:11
John Belt
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Word for Today
JESUS WENT ABOUT DOING GOOD TO PEOPLE. AS A RESULT HEALINGS AND MIRACLES HAPPENED!
Acts 10:38, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with Holy Spirit and power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him."
Lately, as I've read this verse, the words "doing good" jumped out at me. Imagine Jesus being filled with Holy Spirit and power and all He wants to do with all that power is to just walk around "doing good" to people! It sounds like healing and miracles were not the first thing on His mind. Of course, healings and miracles took place, but it was the result of His love and compassion to help people.
His passion was people, not healings or miracles. Whatever it took to do good to people would then take place, even if it took a miracle or healing, for He wanted to do them good! Signs and wonders followed Him as His compassion moved Him towards people. It seems that "doing good" things, which included practical things like holding children in His arms, eating with publicans and sinners, and letting a prostitute wash his dirty feet, often released revelation that others needed to experience the supernatural.
JESUS WENT ABOUT DOING GOOD TO PEOPLE. AS A RESULT HEALINGS AND MIRACLES HAPPENED!
Acts 10:38, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with Holy Spirit and power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him."
Lately, as I've read this verse, the words "doing good" jumped out at me. Imagine Jesus being filled with Holy Spirit and power and all He wants to do with all that power is to just walk around "doing good" to people! It sounds like healing and miracles were not the first thing on His mind. Of course, healings and miracles took place, but it was the result of His love and compassion to help people.
His passion was people, not healings or miracles. Whatever it took to do good to people would then take place, even if it took a miracle or healing, for He wanted to do them good! Signs and wonders followed Him as His compassion moved Him towards people. It seems that "doing good" things, which included practical things like holding children in His arms, eating with publicans and sinners, and letting a prostitute wash his dirty feet, often released revelation that others needed to experience the supernatural.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Word for Today
What an exciting time to be alive as the Church walks out Isaiah 60:1—arising and shining. What a marvelous season for the Body of Christ to unwrap heavenly gifts from our heavenly Father. In this hour, we must eagerly seek and operate in all the supernatural gifts. We will see an accentuation of the nine spiritual gifts (see 1 Corinthians 12) and great manifestations of the nine spiritual fruits (see Galatians 5:22-23) in 2009.
As we open our gifts, like sons and daughters at Christmastime, we must run with them outside the four walls of the church and share them with the world. Of course, they must be accompanied by love or we will just be clanging cymbals in the streets and marketplaces.
Paulette Reed
What an exciting time to be alive as the Church walks out Isaiah 60:1—arising and shining. What a marvelous season for the Body of Christ to unwrap heavenly gifts from our heavenly Father. In this hour, we must eagerly seek and operate in all the supernatural gifts. We will see an accentuation of the nine spiritual gifts (see 1 Corinthians 12) and great manifestations of the nine spiritual fruits (see Galatians 5:22-23) in 2009.
As we open our gifts, like sons and daughters at Christmastime, we must run with them outside the four walls of the church and share them with the world. Of course, they must be accompanied by love or we will just be clanging cymbals in the streets and marketplaces.
Paulette Reed
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Word for Today
God did not haphazardly put you here on this earth without a plan (see Proverbs 3:6). He has a future for you. He didn't just save you and then throw you into some strange predicament and say, "Good luck, I hope you make it." You were not just accidentally dropped here due to some cosmic misunderstanding. You are here on purpose.
"I know the plans I have for you; they are plans for good, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."—Jeremiah 29:11
Al Thomas
God did not haphazardly put you here on this earth without a plan (see Proverbs 3:6). He has a future for you. He didn't just save you and then throw you into some strange predicament and say, "Good luck, I hope you make it." You were not just accidentally dropped here due to some cosmic misunderstanding. You are here on purpose.
"I know the plans I have for you; they are plans for good, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."—Jeremiah 29:11
Al Thomas
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Word for Today
When the Lord looks down on a city, He only sees one church, and all of the congregations are members of the one body. If we are in a place where there are multiple churches, most local congregations will specialize and become strong in a certain aspect of ministry. For example, one might be strong in teaching the fundamentals, one in healing, another in evangelism, another in prophecy and guidance, and another in family ministry, and so forth. How much healthier would the body be if the churches all saw themselves as part of a greater whole, and for the sake of the members, sent them to the one that could help them the most where they needed it? If we trusted the Holy Spirit this way, unity would grow in the body in such a way that the whole world would start to marvel at it and maybe believe the gospel we preach about the love of God.
Rick Joyner
When the Lord looks down on a city, He only sees one church, and all of the congregations are members of the one body. If we are in a place where there are multiple churches, most local congregations will specialize and become strong in a certain aspect of ministry. For example, one might be strong in teaching the fundamentals, one in healing, another in evangelism, another in prophecy and guidance, and another in family ministry, and so forth. How much healthier would the body be if the churches all saw themselves as part of a greater whole, and for the sake of the members, sent them to the one that could help them the most where they needed it? If we trusted the Holy Spirit this way, unity would grow in the body in such a way that the whole world would start to marvel at it and maybe believe the gospel we preach about the love of God.
Rick Joyner
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Word for Today
There is a great transition happening in the Body of Christ. We are moving from doing signs and wonders to becoming a supernatural community. Malachi spoke of this epoch season change when he prophesied that the nature of the last day’s prophetic ministry would restore families by bridging the generation gap. He concludes his thoughts by telling us that the synergy from this prophetic momentum would destroy the curses over our land.
There is a great transition happening in the Body of Christ. We are moving from doing signs and wonders to becoming a supernatural community. Malachi spoke of this epoch season change when he prophesied that the nature of the last day’s prophetic ministry would restore families by bridging the generation gap. He concludes his thoughts by telling us that the synergy from this prophetic momentum would destroy the curses over our land.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Word for Today
We are in a time of great Transition, and by the word of the Lord I say to you, Don’t give up! Transition is the state of being changed from one state of being to another or one place to another! We will continually go from Glory to Glory, and Strength to Strength! We are learning to subdue our enemies! Let God be true and every man and every circumstance be a liar! Don’t be moved by what you see happening around you! Scripture declares that these things are temporary and subject to immediate change! If God said it, He meant it! Hold fast to your promise, and Fight the Good Fight of Faith!
Do not doubt in the dark world what God has spoken to you in the light of His glorious presence!
We are in a time of great Transition, and by the word of the Lord I say to you, Don’t give up! Transition is the state of being changed from one state of being to another or one place to another! We will continually go from Glory to Glory, and Strength to Strength! We are learning to subdue our enemies! Let God be true and every man and every circumstance be a liar! Don’t be moved by what you see happening around you! Scripture declares that these things are temporary and subject to immediate change! If God said it, He meant it! Hold fast to your promise, and Fight the Good Fight of Faith!
Do not doubt in the dark world what God has spoken to you in the light of His glorious presence!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Word for Today
Love is more than just having good feelings toward someone. Love is practical and maintains its noble character when it would be more advantageous not to. Love endures difficulties and remains even when the love is not returned. Love is not based on circumstances or the hope of reward, but on a nature that is joined to God’s nature.
Love is more than just having good feelings toward someone. Love is practical and maintains its noble character when it would be more advantageous not to. Love endures difficulties and remains even when the love is not returned. Love is not based on circumstances or the hope of reward, but on a nature that is joined to God’s nature.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Word for Today
Matt 20:22-23
Jesus said to them. "Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?"
"We can," they answered.
Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink from My cup…
Amazingly, they said to Him, "We can." In truth, they hadn't any idea of the price that was to be paid. It was only pride, ignorance and ambition talking. Yet, listen to how Jesus answered them: "You will indeed drink from My cup…" Hear this, you who desire true spiritual fulfillment. Jesus was telling them, I cannot fulfill your ambitions. I can only show you how to die. Yet, even in their immaturity, Jesus knew they would overcome. They would outgrow human ambition and become great examples for us. And we too shall drink His cup.
Francis Frangipane
Matt 20:22-23
Jesus said to them. "Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?"
"We can," they answered.
Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink from My cup…
Amazingly, they said to Him, "We can." In truth, they hadn't any idea of the price that was to be paid. It was only pride, ignorance and ambition talking. Yet, listen to how Jesus answered them: "You will indeed drink from My cup…" Hear this, you who desire true spiritual fulfillment. Jesus was telling them, I cannot fulfill your ambitions. I can only show you how to die. Yet, even in their immaturity, Jesus knew they would overcome. They would outgrow human ambition and become great examples for us. And we too shall drink His cup.
Francis Frangipane
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Word for Today
"Whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
If we will advance with Christ, consider the words He uses to describe the doorway into power: "slave...serve...ransom." Notice He didn't point out the rewards, which are many; He showed them the way to true resurrection power. Give yourself as "a ransom" for the sake of your family, your church or city. Position yourself in prayer, fasting and faith for others. Stand in the gap so others might live. This is the cup that leads to spiritual fulfillment.
But let me assure you, this is not a gloomy path; this is the path to the life of Heaven. For when Christ lives in us, He comes with an overwhelming, sustaining joy. The Scripture says that looking at the joy set before Him, Christ endured the Cross (see Hebrews 12:2). The Cross delivers us from the prison of self-absorption; it releases us into the true reality of God, in whose "presence is fullness of joy" and in whose right hand are "pleasures forever" (Psalm 16:11). Francis Frangipane
"Whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."
If we will advance with Christ, consider the words He uses to describe the doorway into power: "slave...serve...ransom." Notice He didn't point out the rewards, which are many; He showed them the way to true resurrection power. Give yourself as "a ransom" for the sake of your family, your church or city. Position yourself in prayer, fasting and faith for others. Stand in the gap so others might live. This is the cup that leads to spiritual fulfillment.
But let me assure you, this is not a gloomy path; this is the path to the life of Heaven. For when Christ lives in us, He comes with an overwhelming, sustaining joy. The Scripture says that looking at the joy set before Him, Christ endured the Cross (see Hebrews 12:2). The Cross delivers us from the prison of self-absorption; it releases us into the true reality of God, in whose "presence is fullness of joy" and in whose right hand are "pleasures forever" (Psalm 16:11). Francis Frangipane
Friday, May 15, 2009
Word for Today
Many elderly Christians think, in their older age, that their time is ending and they are not useful anymore. Those in the world's society may even attempt to say that their lives are over; that they are done. Too many times the elderly of our lands are pushed aside, and to some, they are not even valued as an asset toward life anymore.
God says in this season that He will honor the works and efforts of the elderly in the land. The Lord is saying to the elderly in this time, "You are just beginning, and now I will use you more than I have used you in the past. It is through the power of your prayers that I will turn devastation into restoration."
The sweat and tears that have fallen from the faces of the elderly will turn into flames of fire and times of joy. Those who sowed in tears will LEAP with a renewed joy. Through the prayers of the elderly in this hour there will be hidden portals into the heavenly realms now revealed. Many saints have cried out to God saying, "I want to see Your outpourings before I die, Lord. I want to see this promised fire before I take my last breath."
The Lord says, "In this moment, the new fire blowing over the earth will begin for your eyes to see. I will honor your hard-earned efforts." Then the Lord said to the elderly of the lands, "I am God, who keeps His promises. That which I say will come to pass."
Andy Sanders
Many elderly Christians think, in their older age, that their time is ending and they are not useful anymore. Those in the world's society may even attempt to say that their lives are over; that they are done. Too many times the elderly of our lands are pushed aside, and to some, they are not even valued as an asset toward life anymore.
God says in this season that He will honor the works and efforts of the elderly in the land. The Lord is saying to the elderly in this time, "You are just beginning, and now I will use you more than I have used you in the past. It is through the power of your prayers that I will turn devastation into restoration."
The sweat and tears that have fallen from the faces of the elderly will turn into flames of fire and times of joy. Those who sowed in tears will LEAP with a renewed joy. Through the prayers of the elderly in this hour there will be hidden portals into the heavenly realms now revealed. Many saints have cried out to God saying, "I want to see Your outpourings before I die, Lord. I want to see this promised fire before I take my last breath."
The Lord says, "In this moment, the new fire blowing over the earth will begin for your eyes to see. I will honor your hard-earned efforts." Then the Lord said to the elderly of the lands, "I am God, who keeps His promises. That which I say will come to pass."
Andy Sanders
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Word for Today
Jesus preached that the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. This is vision. But He also taught: "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross..." (Matthew 16:24). If we will follow Jesus, notice we each have been given our own unique cross: "let him take up his cross." God has a cross specifically designed to crucify our flesh en route to reaching our vision.
Francis Frangipane
Jesus preached that the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. This is vision. But He also taught: "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross..." (Matthew 16:24). If we will follow Jesus, notice we each have been given our own unique cross: "let him take up his cross." God has a cross specifically designed to crucify our flesh en route to reaching our vision.
Francis Frangipane
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Word for Today
When we examine the teachings and ministry of Jesus, isn't it interesting that He, having all knowledge as the Son of God, chose to ask questions rather than just supply all the answers? The Lord asks us questions to cause us to think differently and critically. He stirs our minds and prompts us so that we will seek His way.
When we examine the teachings and ministry of Jesus, isn't it interesting that He, having all knowledge as the Son of God, chose to ask questions rather than just supply all the answers? The Lord asks us questions to cause us to think differently and critically. He stirs our minds and prompts us so that we will seek His way.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Word for Today
The Lord will teach you how to multiply in new ways! Hear Him saying, "This is your time to rise up and possess your soul. If you will possess your own soul, then I will have you possess the field. You will walk in and say, 'This is mine. Restore it all!' Possess that one thought and then I will rearrange and reorder everything you are doing. You have grown complex in the midst of entering in to take what I have given you. Simplify! Start with one thought and then move forward. Chuck Pierce
The Lord will teach you how to multiply in new ways! Hear Him saying, "This is your time to rise up and possess your soul. If you will possess your own soul, then I will have you possess the field. You will walk in and say, 'This is mine. Restore it all!' Possess that one thought and then I will rearrange and reorder everything you are doing. You have grown complex in the midst of entering in to take what I have given you. Simplify! Start with one thought and then move forward. Chuck Pierce
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Word for Today
The door of revelation is standing open. You have an open invitation from the Holy Spirit. Are you ready to press in to receive all that He has for you? It’s worth it.
Revelation4:1After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.
The door of revelation is standing open. You have an open invitation from the Holy Spirit. Are you ready to press in to receive all that He has for you? It’s worth it.
Revelation4:1After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Word for Today
Holy Spirit wants to elevate you to new levels of knowing Him, new levels of His glory and a new level of revelation. He is offering this to every one of us and it doesn't matter what gender, culture or denomination you are. He wants people who are willing, obedient and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit wants to elevate you to new levels of knowing Him, new levels of His glory and a new level of revelation. He is offering this to every one of us and it doesn't matter what gender, culture or denomination you are. He wants people who are willing, obedient and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Word for Today
There are two hurdles you need to face in your journey in Jesus: Making sure you have absolute trust that our Father will forgive you whenever you repent, and that He will forget your sin. This confidence in His love for you and in His merciful pardon will keep you from hiding from Him.
There are two hurdles you need to face in your journey in Jesus: Making sure you have absolute trust that our Father will forgive you whenever you repent, and that He will forget your sin. This confidence in His love for you and in His merciful pardon will keep you from hiding from Him.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Word for Today
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."—Jeremiah 29:11-13
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."—Jeremiah 29:11-13
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Word for Today
Our hearts and minds are being stirred to ask a question similar to what was echoed in Matthew 16: "Who do you say that I AM?" God is still demanding a response today to each question He asks and each thought we have that exalts our way of thinking above His. This is what makes God so real. The Lord has never ceased interacting with His people. What He desires is a people who are willing to gather His thoughts, assess His ways, and then align with His strategies. That is the essence of critical thinking for the astute Believer: aligning with God's thoughts.
Chuck Pierce
Our hearts and minds are being stirred to ask a question similar to what was echoed in Matthew 16: "Who do you say that I AM?" God is still demanding a response today to each question He asks and each thought we have that exalts our way of thinking above His. This is what makes God so real. The Lord has never ceased interacting with His people. What He desires is a people who are willing to gather His thoughts, assess His ways, and then align with His strategies. That is the essence of critical thinking for the astute Believer: aligning with God's thoughts.
Chuck Pierce
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Word for Today
If we are His people called by His name, we will live our lives fully in Him and works of God will be manifested. And it is truly work, a conscious choice to forsake self in order to fulfill His purposes for our lives. But there is a kingdom dynamic we must know.....we must rely on The Lord Himself working through us, and not to work in our own strength. Jesus said in John 5:19 that He Himself could do nothing of His own accord... We therefore should know that we are powerless except for the choice to receive His power in and through our lives.
Isaiah 40:29-31 reflects an awareness of this truth.
29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
Robert Ricardelli
If we are His people called by His name, we will live our lives fully in Him and works of God will be manifested. And it is truly work, a conscious choice to forsake self in order to fulfill His purposes for our lives. But there is a kingdom dynamic we must know.....we must rely on The Lord Himself working through us, and not to work in our own strength. Jesus said in John 5:19 that He Himself could do nothing of His own accord... We therefore should know that we are powerless except for the choice to receive His power in and through our lives.
Isaiah 40:29-31 reflects an awareness of this truth.
29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, 31 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
Robert Ricardelli
Friday, May 1, 2009
Word for Today
The reality God has planned will always manifest first in the prayer life of His intercessors. When you hear from God and then pray His Word, you are impacting the unformed essence of life with the Spirit of God Himself! Thus, God calls us, not only to know His Word, but to pray it. We must go from intellectualizing God's Word to being impregnated by it.
Francis Frangipane
The reality God has planned will always manifest first in the prayer life of His intercessors. When you hear from God and then pray His Word, you are impacting the unformed essence of life with the Spirit of God Himself! Thus, God calls us, not only to know His Word, but to pray it. We must go from intellectualizing God's Word to being impregnated by it.
Francis Frangipane
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