Daily Devotions

Archive for May, 2020

Seeing His Kingdom Come

PackingSuitcase.jpegKathy — No matter what has been religiously emphasized thus far, we are NOT here just to spend a lifetime packing our bags for heaven singing, “This world is not my home” and threatening to rapture out on bumper stickers! This world IS our home while we’re here and God told us to take dominion and see His Kingdom come and see that His will is done. If we live a lifetime doing just that, we’ll have fulfillment in life and a legacy for the future.


The Joy Set Before Us

HappyJumpKathy — It can be difficult to remember there is a future when we’re dodging bullets and bombs and tornados and trying to remember social distancing in grocery stores and can’t think past getting through today, but it can be done. Jesus did it, “for the joy set before Him, He endured.” By example He taught us to remember the future OUTCOME to find strength to OVERCOME today.


Key for Being Awake

Melissa — Here is a key for being awake, “If you call out for insight and cry aloud MinerGoldChiprock.jpgfor understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” (Prov. 2:3-6)  When we wake up we have to have insight and understanding to be able to navigate what God is doing in this earth. How thrilling is it that we get to be alive for this?  We just need to accept the invitation to be a part of what Father is doing.  Gotta say, I accept even though I don’t even know what all is next.  I’m just waking up to a whole new world, waiting for my eyes to clear up so I can see it!


Being an Overcomer

StandwithswordKathy — Being an OVERCOMER is an essential, and an OVERCOMER must know two things:
1 – Interdicting the enemy is not just something we might choose on days we’re feeling NON-SISSY! It is anytime and every time the enemy makes a move!
2 – Giving up is not an option. When you’re frustrated enough to spit or tired enough to quit and can’t even think of a reason to keep trying, as an overcomer, you wipe the blood off your sword and swing again for a cause greater than self!


From Substandard to Premium

AlarmWakeUpMelissa — It is all starting to make sense why this awakening is so intense.  We have the opportunity to move from a substandard life to a premium life if we will embrace this alarm and not press the snooze button! This moment really is an invitation to something incredible.  This is an invitation to enter into and function from the fear of the Lord for the sake of the Kingdom and for His glory.  I really like the sound of that.  I really want to live that.


Hidden With Christ

CaveHidden.jpegAs the people of God assemble today in various ways, may they rediscover that they have the security of a life that is hidden with Christ in God. May they stand with blessed assurance in the peace of Jesus Christ that cannot be disturbed. “For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Col.3:3, Amp)


Desperate

bow Jesus feetThe Syrophoenician woman wasn’t insulted. Matt.15:26, NASB — “And He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” You can’t insult someone who is desperate.


Wake up to Abundance

Melissa — Look at this, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to VineGrapes2destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) The first half of this verse is substandard and the second half is premium. I am always drawn to that word “might” in this passage. That tells me abundant life is not a guarantee.  It’s not a guarantee to those that are asleep because their life is ruled by substandard, unclean fear.  If we don’t wake up we can’t operate in the abundance.