Judgment and Mercy
Opening Verse “Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”Ezekiel 5:5, KJV Introduction God’s Word in Ezekiel 5 is not soft. It is sharp. It is a warning. God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel using a dramatic...
Still Covered, Even in the Fog
Opening Verse “For we walk by faith, not by sight:”– 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) Introduction There are moments when the soul cannot explain what feels wrong. Everything looks the same, yet the spirit senses a shift. Peace seems distant. Prayer feels quiet. The atmosphere is strange. It is in these uncertain hours that the...
Holy Ground and Ready Feet
Opening Verse “And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”Exodus 3:5 (KJV) Introduction We often rush into God’s presence without realizing where we’re standing. But Scripture shows us something powerful: before God sends us out, He calls us...
Faith That Stands in the Fire
Opening Verse “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” — 1 Peter 1:7 (KJV) Introduction Trials aren’t proof that God has left you. They’re proof...
If We Trusted God More
Opening Verse “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”—Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) Introduction What if we trusted God’s promises more than we trust our fears? What if we believed His goodness with the same boldness we use to expect trouble? So many...
Don’t Trade Your Fire for Their Formula
Opening Verse “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”Matthew 6:6 (KJV) Introduction Sometimes we try so hard to be accepted by others that we forget who...
The Message in the Mashed Potatoes
Opening Verse “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.”— 1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV) Introduction God doesn’t always show up in the places we expect. He’s not limited to church pews,...
From Hiding to Holding the Line
Opening Verse “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”— 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV) Introduction When God lifts you from the shadows and places you at the front lines, it isn’t a promotion in the eyes of man — it’s an assignment from heaven. You were once hidden, protected, refined. Now,...
The Calling to Stand Apart
Opening Verse “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.”— 2 Corinthians 6:17 (KJV) Introduction When God calls you apart, it isn’t always to a place of ease—but it is always a place of purpose. You may feel...
The Power of Letting Go
Opening Verse “The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”— Proverbs 19:11 (KJV) Introduction Life is full of moments that test our patience. Whether it’s an unkind word, an unfair situation, or a deep betrayal, we often face the temptation to hold on to...