LIVE READY

Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

2 Timothy 4:2 NKJV

You never know when an opportunity may come your way to share your faith with others. As you live your life being an example to others, God will open up doors of opportunity so you can be a blessing and give them a reason for the hope you have. Remember to always testify about God’s goodness in your life. Be ready to always give an answer for your faith. Others are looking for the same hope that you have.

IT'S TIME TO TURN UP THE HEAT

And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while [Jesus] talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?”

Luke 24:32 NKJV

How do you stay “hot” for God? The hearts of the two disciples, who walked with Jesus on the Emmaus road after His resurrection, burned within them. What did Jesus talk about? He “opened the Scriptures” to them. If you need His fire to rekindle your heart, spend time in prayer and reading His Word. It will revive your heart and put a fire in you!

GET IN THE GAME! IT"S A GUARATEED WIN

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 

                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                       1 Corinthians 15:57 NKJV

God has already given you the victory! Jesus had fought the battle of the ages when He defeated the devil on the Cross. When He was resurrected, the angels, no doubt, gave a victory shout! Now that you are in Christ, the victory has been give to you too. Just as Jesus triumphed over death, hell and the grave, you have too! You are seated with Christ in heavenly places and you have been made joint-heirs with Him!

You ARE READY...ARE YOU WILLING?

Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

Isaiah 6:8 (NKJV)

Are you willing to serve the Lord? Christians often hide behind excuses of not being equipped or trained to serve the Lord. God looks for a willing heart. A lot of great men and women who did amazing things for the Lord didn’t have the experience of training. All they had was a willingness to serve. Are you willing?

A LESSON IN CONTENTMENT

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: [...]

Philippians 4:11 (NKJV)

Contentment is a powerful state to be in. When you are content, you will not be controlled by the outside influences or the inward desires. When you are content, there is great peace and satisfaction. Dissatisfaction and uncontrolled appetites can lead to compulsive behavior. This in turn leads to greediness, selfishness, worry and frustration. Paul says, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”

A JOURNEY TO THE PALACE

But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

Genesis 50:20 (NKJV)

God can turn your bad situations into a favorable condition. Joseph was mistreated by his brothers and endured the pain of being sold as a slave in Egypt and then thrown in prison. Later, God used Joseph to save the whole country of Egypt and his very own family from a famine. Don’t despise what you have to endure. God can turn the lemons in your life to lemonade.

BEFORE YOU START, FIND OUT WHERE YOU'RE GOING

My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.

Psalm 5:3 NKJV

Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God.” When you honor God and His Word in the morning, your whole day will have the right perspective. The Bible says that if you acknowledge Him in all your ways, He will direct your steps. Don’t go on your busy day without the Lord’s direction. Seek Him in the morning in prayer and by reading His Word; it will make a world of difference.

ARE YOU IN THE CORRECT LANE?

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.”

John 4:34 NKJV

We all have a purpose in life. Many Christians are confused about finding their purpose and are looking for fulfillment. They usually have their own ideas of what they should be doing, and it’s different from what the Lord intended them to do. If you want to be successful and live your life to the fullest, you need to know what God’s purpose is for you.

PAY IT FORWARD

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)

The Macedonian Christians gave generously to the Apostle Paul so that he could in turn bless others. Paul tells them that they will be made rich in every way so that they can be generous on every occasion. Their generosity resulted in others thanking God and giving Him glory. God in return, blesses them abundantly so the cycle only increases.

THERE IS TRUE WEALTH IN THE WORD

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Psalm 19:9-10 (NKJV)

His Word is your compass to navigate you through the stormy seas and avoid the shipwrecks in life; it’s also a lighthouse to guide you in your way. Many have sought for the riches of this world only to have a shipwrecked life. The value of His Word is worth far more than the riches of this world. If you want to possess abundant living, you need to follow the directions from the Word of life.

HEY! WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Therefore let him who things he stands take heed lest he fall.

1 Corinthians 10:12 NKJV

Pride comes before a fall. Humility will keep you under the covering of God. When you walk in humility, you are recognizing the Lordship of Jesus over you. His Lordship brings wisdom and grace, mercy and strength. God knows there are pitfalls in life; so if you want to avoid a set-back, walk upright according to His Word.

WIELD A WEAPON OF MASS TRANSFORMATIOM

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.

Acts 1:8 NKJV

An important key to living a victorious Christian life is to have the power of the Holy Spirit working in you. The Greek word used for “power” in this passage is the word, dunamis. It’s the same word where we get “dynamite.” The Holy Spirit brings an explosive power to your life so that you can conquer the obstacles that are set before you and fulfill God’s will for your life. The “dynamite” power is there to help you walk in His ways and to fulfill your ministry upon this earth with total victory!

GET THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1 NKJV

Have you ever felt like you were in a “dead end” situation? You’ve looked at all your options, and you still don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? Your doctors may have diagnosed you with an incurable disease, or you may be facing a huge financial deficit. No matter what you are facing, you have a God that specializes in creative miracles. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. Just look at all the creative miracles He performed in the Bible. His nature is to create. All you have to do is believe and receive!

IF YOU ONLY KNEW

I [Jesus] have made Your [the Father] very being known to them – Who You are and what You do and continue to make it known, so that Your love for Me might be in them exactly as I am in them.

John 17:26 (TMB)

The same way that your Heavenly Father loves His Son is the same likeness and intensity with which He loves you! The love that filled the heart of Jesus is the same true love that God brings into your life. You don’t have to wait for an emotion to come your way, you just need to receive His love and believe that God accepts you into His very own heart. You are one of God’s own.

PROBLEMS? COULD OU BE THE ANSWER?

If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear.

1 John 3:17 (TMB)

God had to pay a price by sending His One and Only Son to suffer and die on the Cross for our sins. To share God’s love with others, it will cost you something too. There are people out there who are praying for answers. God may be speaking to you and giving you the opportunity to demonstrate His love towards them. Will you make a difference or will you let God’s love disappear?

BLESSINGS MINUS THE BAGGAGE

The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

Proverbs 10:22 NKJV

There are a lot of people who are wealthy with this world’s riches, and yet they are filled with sorrow. Peace escapes them, and they are targets of lawsuits and harassments. God’s blessing doesn’t come with any baggage. His blessings are true riches that will only add to your life. He wants you to enjoy and have a fulfilled life in Him.

FILL UP ON JOY

Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

John 16:24 (NKJV)

God wants your joy to be full! Jesus tells us to pray and ask the Father in His Name so that you can receive from Him. He wants to meet you every need. All you have to do is ask your Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus. There is great power in that Name, and He has given you the right to use it, and make your request known so that your joy may be full!

DO WHAT? GO WHERE?

So they assured Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.”

Joshua 1:16 (NKJV)

A servant of the Lord Jesus Christ willingly yields his life to His authority for the purpose of fulfilling His will. He understands that by being under authority he possesses God’s authority for he no longer goes in his own name and his own purposes, but he goes in the Name of the Lord to fulfill the Lord’s will. There is power, peace, provision and protection when you are under His covering!

BE DEVOTED TO YOUR CALLING

I urge you, brethren – you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints – [...]

1 Corinthians 16:15 (NKJV)

The household of Stephanas was the first to follow Christ in Achaia. Their devotion to Christ wasn’t just for the parents. Every one of them had devoted themselves to Christ and to the ministry of the saints. Ministry isn’t just for certain individuals who feel “called.” Ministry is an expression of gratitude for what the Lord has done for you.

LESSONS FROM THE PAST

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your doings; I ponder the work of Your hands.

Psalm 143:5 (AMP)

Sometimes the greatest lessons are those that have happened in the past. If you would like to know what God can do for you, just look at what He did for mankind through His Word. Or just look at what He has done for you. Remember how He healed your body and saved your soul from destruction. When you meditate on all His doings, you will see that you serve a mighty God and that nothing is impossible for Him!

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS WORD

Blessed be the Lord, who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised. There has not failed one word of all His good promise, which He promised through His servant Moses.

1 Kings 8:56 (NKJV)

God always keeps His Word! The Bible says that, “He is not a man that He should lie.” When God gives His Word to you, it’s as good as done! The Word of God is what He has given you and the Bible says that, “All of the promises of God are yes and amen!” When you know that God keeps His Word, there is a rest in your spirit that it’s as good as done!

FIX THOSE BROKEN THOUGHTS AND YOU WILL MEND A LIFE

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.

Hebrews 3:1 (NIV)

God wants you to experience His abundant life. With so many distractions trying to get your attention and cause you to lose your focus, God reminds us that we need to fix our thoughts on Jesus. The enemy knows that if you focus on the cares of this life, you will lose focus on the One who gave you life. In everything you do, keep Him in your thoughts and you will see life through His perspective.

IT'S TIME TO SHINE

And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.

Daniel 12:3 (NKJV)

You will be remembered forever when you lead others to Christ. You will be remembered by those whose lives have been redeemed and set free from the cruelty of sin. God will also make your life shine like the stars as they light up the darkened sky. As you turn many to the Lord, the Lord will increase you more and more.

GIVE THEM SOMETHING WORTH LOOKING AT

Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament [...]

Daniel 12:3 (NKJV)

God has called us to be difference makers and to stand out and shine bright in this world. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Live your life with purpose and choose to make a difference in your world today!

THE BUSINESS OF BEING A BLESSING

I will bless you [...] and you shall be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2 (NKJV)

God blesses you, so you can share His blessing with others. He wants you to share in the joy of His business in being a blessing. Whether you received a material blessing or the joy of good news, God wants you to be a blessing. You are blessed to be a blessing, and God has found a vessel that He can work through when He blesses you.

WATCH YOUR ENEMY RUN

Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

James 4:7 NKJV

God has given you the authority and power to put the devil to flight from your life! Some Christians want God to take care of the devil for them. Well, God already defeated the devil over 2,000 years ago when Jesus died on the Cross. The devil has no power over you. You resist him by commanding him to go from you in the Name of Jesus!

IT'S TIME TO YIELD

Therefore submit to God.

James 4:7 (NKJV)

God wants to place His covering over you. He wants you to dwell in His presence where there is fulness of joy. He wants you to dwell in an atmosphere of faith. When you submit your heart to Him, and choose to live by His ways, you will be made aware of the power and authority He has made available to you.

IF IT'S NOT GOOD, IT'S NOT FROM GOD

Every good thing and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17 NIV

God only gives gifts that are good and perfect. He doesn’t give sickness or disease. He doesn’t give you poverty or lack. He gives you health and healing, provision and protection. He gives you wisdom and strength, favor and blessings. God hasn’t changed His mind, and He hasn’t changed His Word. You have a perfect God who gives only good and perfect gifts to His children.

DON'T SETTLE FOR SOME, GET IT ALL

Look to yourselves (take care) that you may not lose (throw away or destroy) all that we and you have labored for, but that you may [persevere until you] win and receive back a perfect reward [in full].

2 John 1:8 (AMP)

God wants you to receive a perfect reward in full! You’ve heard it before, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Most people quit right before they get their significant breakthrough. Usually when we are facing our greatest challenge, our greatest breakthrough is right around the corner. Winners never quit, and quitters never win. God wants you to persevere until you win!

PEACE THAT NEVER FADES

You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You.

Isaiah 26:3 (AMP)

Peace is strength to all who possess it. Peace cannot be bought nor taught. Peace only comes by the peace giver, Jesus Christ. His peace passes all reasonable understanding; it quiets the soul and soothes the conscience. You qualify for His peace by committing yourself totally to Him. Do not place your trust in uncertain riches, but hope confidently in Him.