Acts 13:3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Several of the prophets and teachers in Antioch had been fasting for the purpose of ministering unto God. As these men put the things of God as a priority in their life, they clearly heard the voice […]
Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
In Antioch there were a group of prophets and teachers who were ministering unto the Lord and while they were fasting, God showed this group of men that God […]
Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
This is one of those passages that are extremely difficult to fully comprehend. How is it that you can be happy when you are suffering because you have chosen to do the right thing? When others persecute you […]
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Why was it that you mother always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables? It was because the fruits and vegetables were good for you and would promote your health. So likewise, every word of […]
Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
You have heard that the Lord desires your obedience over your sacrifice. Saul had been instructed to kill all of the inhabitance of Amalek and to destroy everything they possessed. Saul however saved the […]
Proverbs 7:3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
You have heard of people tying a string on their finger so that they would not forget something important. You have heard of people keeping a journal or a diary so that they would not be quick to forget what occurred […]
Acts 18:9 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
Paul was a man called by God to preach the gospel. While God used Paul to bring many to HIM; Paul did have some enemies that tended to make his life difficult. […]
Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Paul was not teaching the disciples that because they were saved, they would live a life of peace with great financial wealth. Paul was not preaching that […]
Acts 12:7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
The apostle James had just been killed by Herod. Herod then had Peter arrested […]
Psalms 141:3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Do you pray daily for God to protect you from evil? Do you pray that God will put a guard over your mouth so that you do not say foolish things? Do you pray that God will guard your eyes […]
Psalms 140:7 O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
When Joshua fought against Amalek, Moses stood upon the hill lifting up the rod of God. As long as Moses’ hands were raised, Joshua prevailed. When Moses’ hands grew weary and fell down, then Amalek […]
Psalms 136:1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Throughout this psalm, the psalmist reiterates the point that God’s mercy endures forever. All 26 verses contain the phrase about God’s mercy. The psalmist gives many examples of how God demonstrated HIS mercy upon the nation of Israel. […]
Psalms 129:2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
Most people do not like affliction. Most people do not sit around and see how they can make their life more difficult. However, afflictions arise in your life and it is a test of character to see […]
Psalms 124:2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
How many times in Israel’s history would they have been destroyed had God not intervened? When the Egyptians tried to chance down the Israelites, God destroyed them by causing the Red Sea to crash down upon […]
Psalms 107:2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
What are you supposed to say? The Psalmist is encouraging you to give thanks unto God for delivering you. When was the last time you gave thanks to God for saving your soul from hell? To […]
Psalms 95:7 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today if ye will hear his voice.
Jesus told us “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27). You claim to be a Christian, but when was the […]
Psalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
The clasp of thunder can be heard in the distance. A mother bird quickly grabs a worm and then heads off to her nest. After she has fed her babies, she sets […]
Psalms 77:11 I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
There is nothing that requires you to remember all the good things God has done for you. God does not require that you spend four hours each day thinking about all the things HE has done for […]
Psalms 73:25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
Is God first in your life? There are a lot of things on this earth that are desirable, but nothing compares with God. Some people desire long life, others riches, and some fame, but God […]
Psalms 69:14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters.
As you read the Psalms, you will discover that there are many times that David is crying out to God for deliverance. You know by reading […]
Psalms 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
You desire for God to hear your prayers and answer them, but the first question you need to ask yourself is whether your heart is right towards God. You are a servant of God and you have dedicated your […]
Psalms 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
In this Psalm, David acknowledges that he waits upon God for God is his rock, salvation, and defense. David does not say it once, but twice he verbalizes his commitment to wait upon God. David understood the […]
Psalms 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
You can say that you trust in the Lord, but does your actions demonstrate that you trust the […]
Psalms 54:7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
David is acknowledging that God has delivered him from all trouble. David recognizes the sovereign hand of God and how God does not make mistakes. David completely trusts in God and it […]
Psalms 47:1 O Clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
What is the voice of triumph? The voice of triumph can be heard by a soldier after they have defeated an enemy. The voice of triumph is a loud cheer that encourages the winning side and totally demoralizes any […]
Psalms 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
The question is, do you desire God? No, we are not talking about a desire for the blessing of God; we are talking about a desire to talk with God, to hear HIS still small voice. Do you […]
Psalms 33:20-21 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Who is in charge of your life? Are you in charge or have you turned your life to the direction of God? God is your protection; […]
Psalms 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?
This world is full of individuals who proclaim to be Christians; individuals who supposedly have determined to put God first in their life. However, you know that not everyone’s relationship with God is the same. There are […]
Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name�s sake.
God is willing to restore you, but the real question today is whether you are willing to be restored? You have sinned and fallen short of HIS perfect will for your life but God is ready to bring you back into HIS� arms. Are you willing to wait on HIM? Are you willing to follow HIS� leading?
You are like a sheep and the Lord is your shepherd. If you desire to not lack provision, than you must be willing to lie down in the place that the Lord has put you. If you desire the Lord to restore you, than you must be willing to follow HIS� leading. You do not have to choose to follow the Good Shepherd. Instead you can be like the lost sheep that went astray. However, the Good Shepherd will be looking for you and will be willing to restore you if you will but be willing to follow HIM.
Psalms 21:2 Thou hast given him his heart�s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips.
You desire to be blessed of the Lord. You long for God to give you the desires of your heart. You yearn for God to hear your prayers and then answer them. In verse one of this Psalm, David tells us who this person is who receives from God the desires of their heart and the person whose request is answered by God. In verse one David tells us that it is the person who joys in the Lord�s strength. It is he who rejoices in God�s salvation.
If you desire God to give you those things that you desire, than you must first be willing to give HIM those things HE desires. God desires your heart. HE desires to be number one in your life. If you are relying upon your own strength, what joy does God have in giving to you the desires of your heart? If you cannot rejoice in the way that HE has provided, protected and directed you, why should HE bless you by giving you those things that you request of HIM?
