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Thursday, April 29, 2010

THE FATHER'S RESTORATION

Mark 16:7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. (KJV)


One of the devil’s biggest tricks is to bring condemnation (guilt) on God’s people because of our mistakes. I submit that some of our greatest warfare occurs in our minds after we’ve “sinned and fallen short of God’s glory.” (Romans 3:23) During periods of testing and trials, Satan reminds us of our shortcomings and tries to convince us that God has forfeited His Plans concerning us. But I want to inform some and remind others that regardless of your failure, God has not forfeited His Promises concerning you.

A vivid example of this involves Peter, one of the twelve men who walked with Jesus. In Mathew 16, Peter’s revelation of Jesus unlocked the door for him to preach the sermon that launched the church of The Living God (Acts 2). Unfortunately, between Matthew 16 and Acts 2, Peter committed one of the most horrific sins a person could commit—he denied Jesus (Matthew 26:69-75)! But God’s Covenant with him was stronger and more binding than his mistake. When the angel appeared to the women, they were instructed to go and let the disciples know that Jesus had risen from the grave (Mark 16:7). Amazingly, the angel requested Peter by name! And on the Day of Pentecost, Peter preached the inaugural sermon that began the church. Three thousand souls came to Christ after he preached and the church has been growing every since (Acts 2:41).

There could be someone reading this devotional that’s bound by the mistakes of your past. Be restored today by understanding that God hasn’t changed His Mind concerning your destiny.

Let’s Pray:
“Father, thank You for Your Unfailing Love. Thank You for never giving up on us, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

FAVOR FROM A FUNERAL

“…you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:4 (ESV)


One of my closest spiritual brothers, Overseer Michael Ingram, experienced unusual favor during one of his most difficult times. Last week, he buried one of his most faithful members. During the homecoming celebration, a major radio host was present. As he was exiting the church, the gentleman walked up to him, introduced himself, and then expressed how he was blessed by the eulogy. The next day, the gentleman announced to the entire listening audience his experience at the Carter’s Chapel Full Gospel Baptist Church in Somerville, Tennessee. He communicated his appreciation of the spirit of excellence displayed in the overall ministry. Even in the midst of a painful time, my brother and his church experienced God’s Supernatural Favor.

The life of Joseph is an example that the believer can walk in God’s Favor—even in the most adverse situations and circumstances. As a child, he had favor with his father. After his brothers sold him into slavery, he found favor in Potiphar’s house. Even in prison, he walked in favor while institutionalized. I believe that if you look back through the rolodex of your life, you’ll see how God’s Favor has been with you in some of the most tumultuous times. God promises us His Favor—not only with Him—but with man as well. (Proverbs 3:4)
My brothers and sisters, regardless of where you are and what you’re going through, God’s Favor is and always has been upon your life.

Let’s Pray:
“Father, thank You for Your Favor during every season of our lives, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Monday, April 26, 2010

DON'T GIVE UP, DON'T EVER GIVE UP

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9 (KJV)


The new season of Sunday’s Best is here and thousands of people all over the country and around the world are auditioning to be the next, “Sunday’s Best.” While there are individuals who make it through on the first audition, the vast majority of those “trying out” have failed at least once. Last night’s episode showcased several contestants who made it through after being rejected in seasons past. The key to making it past this year’s auditions was their courage to try again.

While success often looks glamorous, most successful people can identify with failure. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as, “Dr. Seuss,” had his writings rejected 27 times before his first book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” was published. What was the key to his success? Persistence. Retired NFL and Super Bowl MVP, Kurt Warner, was released from the Green Bay Packers’ training camp in 1994. After playing for several years in the Arena Football League, he landed a spot on the St. Louis Rams and the rest is history. What was the key to his success? Persistence.

Perhaps you’re going through a season of frustration in your business, your ministry, or in another area of your life. But like the aforementioned success stories, the key to your success will be, guess what? Persistence. The Bible says in Galatians 6:9, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” The word for today is, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up!”

Let’s Pray:
“Father, I pray for the one reading this devotional. I ask you to give them the perseverance to hold on until you manifest Your Promises in their lives, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Friday, April 23, 2010

GET INDOCTRINATED

Luke 16:8- “…for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.”



Every organization—from school systems to professional sports teams—is regulated by a set of rules. Whenever individuals join or become part of a new outfit, one of the first items on the agenda is to go over the policies and procedures or the “dos and don’ts” of the organization. I recall that a great deal of basic training was spent being indoctrinated to the order, discipline, and protocols of the military to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice. My question for the Body of Christ is: “If the world operates with such structure, then why can’t the church meet (or exceed) the same standard?”



I can see why Jesus made the objective observation that “the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.” How sad it is that many who are part of the most powerful organization in the world, the church, haven’t been properly indoctrinated! There are a host of individuals who aren’t familiar with The Manual that regulates our conduct—The Word of God. As Christians, each one of us must do our part to rectify the problem. If you’re saved and aren’t part of a church, begin your quest for one by visiting this Sunday. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to a Bible teaching church that will help you grow in the things of God. If you are part of a local assembly, take your Christianity seriously by participating in its Christian Education programs. Begin by attending this Sunday!



Let’s Pray:
Father, help us to become indoctrinated to Christianity by learning Your Word. Give us a yearning for The Bible, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”



Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Thursday, April 22, 2010

NEVER ALONE



Psalm 27:10: “For if my father and mother should abandon me, you would welcome and comfort me.” (The Living Bible)

There are a group of parents in my community who walk their children to school each morning. When my schedule permits, I join them and walk my youngest child, Ciara. I recall walking her once when it began to rain. As the precipitation fell harder, we had a decision to make—either turn around and go back home or continue walking our babies in the inclement weather. Like the rest of the parents, I held my daughter’s hand and continued the journey which brought comfort to her in the midst of a rainy morning.

While I appreciate the Lord always, I’m especially thankful for Him during the “rainy seasons” of life. The reason that the believer should put more energy and effort in our relationship with God is because He is The Only One that we know will not change (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). The psalmist said that even if his parents abandoned him, the Lord would be right there (Psalm 27:10, TLB). There could be someone reading this devotional that’s going through a difficult period in life and you’re feeling all alone. Rest assured that you’re not walking this season alone; the Lord is there with you.

Let’s Pray:

“Father, thank You for Your Consistency in our lives. Thank You that You’re always with us and that You’re always the same. Help us to rest in the assurance of Your Presence in the good times as well as the bad, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”
The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Question to Ponder:
1. What are the 10 Commandments?

2. What are the greatest commandments in the New Testament?

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

ONE BODY

For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (ESV)
One of the recent world events was the volcano that erupted in southern Iceland. The ash from the volcano caused thousands of flights to be cancelled and disrupted air traffic across Europe. Because of limited air space, the airline industry lost billions of dollars and thousands of passengers were stranded in airports throughout the European theatre. The travel plans and arrangements of people of all ages, nationalities, ethnicities, and social-economic statuses were all interrupted because of the eruption of a single volcano.
The apostle Paul reminded the church at Corinth of our connectedness as believers when he told them in I Corinthians 12:12: “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” There are those who need to be reminded that when we get saved, we become part of God’s family. As members of the same family, we must learn to exhort, edify, and encourage one another because our end-state affects the entire body.
The next time you see another believer’s frailties, faults, or failures, before you pass judgment, take a moment to pray for them. Always remember that our well-being or the lack thereof not only affects us individually, but the entire body.

Let’s Pray:
“Father, help us to always remember that although we are many members, we are all part of one Body, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Lost In The House

“…what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?” Luke 15:8 (ESV)

Recently, I spoke with a young lady who was an active member of a church here in the city. Although she went to church faithfully, she confessed that she struggled living the Christian life. For whatever reason, I decided to ask her, “Are you saved?” Her response to this question was, “I was baptized as a child.” When I asked her did she remember confessing and accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, she responded, “No I don’t.” I led her to Christ and then explained the importance of developing and maintaining a relationship with God. Although she was an active attendee and participant in church, she was “lost in the house of the Lord.”

After that experience, I wondered, “How many members are in our churches, but are ‘lost in the house?’” “How many people are sitting in our pews but cannot recall accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior?” Nestled between the parables of the lost sheep and the prodigal son in Luke 15 is the parable of the lost coin. Of the woman’s 10 silver coins, one of them was lost in the house. When the coin was lost, she lit a lamp and searched the house diligently until she found it. Because of the eternal significance of salvation, we must examine ourselves and others in our churches to ensure that they recall accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Regardless of your popularity, position, or pedigree, we are only saved by accepting Jesus Christ as Lord.

Let’s Pray:
“Father, we thank You for salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that if there are those who haven’t accepted You, let them accept You today, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer:

“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Monday, April 19, 2010

Our Trials are Tailor Made For Us

“No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you come through it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (MSG)



The story is told of a man who had a problem with the cross he was bearing, so he decided to complain to God about it. The Lord brought him to a room of crosses and invited him to look inside and pick up any cross that he desired. The gentleman put down the cross he had and then looked around the room for a cross that was lighter than the one he was given to bear. After looking around the room for a couple of hours, he picked up a cross and told the Lord, “This is the cross I want.” The Lord smiled at the man and said, “That’s the cross you brought into the room.”



There is an element of suffering that all Christians have to endure. Contrary to popular belief, all of us go through seasons of stress, strain, and struggle. But the good news for the believer is that God never puts more on us than we can bear. The Message Bible’s rendering of I Corinthians 10:13 says, “No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you come through it.”



The exhortation today is a call to remember that our trials are tailor made for us.



Let’s Pray: Father, help us to realize that we’re graced to handle any problem, situation, or circumstance. Teach us how to lean on Your Ever-Sufficient Grace, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”



Daily Prayer: “Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Anointed, But With Issues (Part II)

Various Scriptures
David had issues that could very well have stemmed back to his childhood. Although the language and imagery of the Bible depicts David as being a loner who tended the sheep, God’s Word also suggests that he was viewed by his family as insignificant and even a trouble maker. When Samuel went to Jessie’s house in pursuit of King Saul’s replacement, the Bible says that, “…Samuel consecrated Jessie and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.” (I Samuel 15:5) The fact that David had to be “sent for” after God’s Rejection of Jessie’s other sons either meant that he wasn’t viewed as a son or he was insignificant in the eyes of the rest of the family. When Jessie sent David to the battlefield to take his brothers a care package, quite naturally, he inquired about the 9 foot giant that was mocking and insulting God’s people. The Bible gives his oldest brother’s response to David in I Samuel 17:28-29 (CEV): “David's oldest brother Eliab heard him talking with the soldiers. Eliab was angry at him and said, ‘What are you doing here, anyway? Who's taking care of that little flock of sheep out in the desert? You spoiled brat! You came here just to watch the fighting, didn't you?’ ‘Now what have I done?’ David answered. ‘Can't I even ask a question?” On top of that, his father-in-law (King Saul) was literally trying to kill him!

Even though David was anointed by God and accomplished many things to advance the Kingdom agenda, he had issues that not only affected him but his entire household. But David’s strongholds—multiple wives, failure to affirm his own children, etc.—were probably the indirect result of the disregard he experienced as a child. This is a clarion call to all parents to take the time to speak positively into the lives of our children! But the good news for the believer is that even if you never received the love or affirmation of earthly parents, your Heavenly Father loves you with a love that’s both everlasting and unconditional. At the same time, we must recognize our lack of and need to be affirmed and ask the Father for His Affirmation so that we won’t “look for love in all the wrong places.”

Let’s Pray:
“Father, thank You for Your Love, Affirmation, and Deliverance, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil,
that I may not cause pain!”
The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10is that even if you never received the love or affirmation of earthly parents, your Heavenly Father loves you with a love that’s both everlasting and unconditional. At the same time, we must recognize our lack of and need to be affirmed and ask the Father for His Affirmation so that we won’t “look for love in all the wrong places.”

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Anointed With Issues

Various Scriptures

David is one of the most well-known patriarchs in the entire Bible. He (David) was God’s first choice to be the king of Israel. The covenant that God made with David was that his descendants would rule in perpetuity on the throne of Israel (2 Samuel 7). This promise came to its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, the son of David par excellence (Matthew 1:1, Luke 1:32). David accomplished many great feats to include establishing Jerusalem as the political and religious headquarters for Israel. Not only was David a notable king, but he was an anointed musician, a great warrior, and a true worshipper. The Bible records that when an evil spirit came upon Saul, David played the harp and the evil spirit left (I Samuel 16:23). It was David that defeated the giant Goliath thus giving Israel the victory over the dreaded Philistines (I Samuel 17). Some of my most favorite songs are either titled after or literally words written by David to include Byron Cage’s, “I will bless the Lord at all times” (Psalm 34:1) and “Thou art a shield for Me: Psalm 3.” The standard by which God selects those to serve in His Vineyard are directly related to David. When Samuel went to Jessie’s house looking for Israel’s king, God Words to the prophet were: “…The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (I Samuel 16:7, NIV) But although David was used by God in a mighty way, he was a man who was, “anointed with issues.”

God’s Selection of David does not mean that he was perfect; as a matter of fact, David was far from it! Truth be told, David had issues, “that were not to be laughed at.” Most of us know about his immorality in committing adultery with one of his soldier’s (Uriah) wives (Bathsheba) and then trying to cover it up which ultimately ended up in Uriah’s death (II Samuel 11). But you may not know about the rest of his family life. David had multiple wives and he fathered a dysfunctional family. One of his sons (Amnon, son of Ahinoam) raped his sister (Tamar, daughter of Maacah) resulting in his (Amnon) being killed by his brother Absalom (son of Maacah). Probably his greatest enemy was his own son (Absalom) who tried to take the kingdom away from him. As a matter of fact, some of David’s most powerful psalms were written while he was on the run fleeing from his son (Absalom). But despite all of his flaws, faults, and failures, he was still a man “after God’s own heart.” (I Samuel 13:14)

The next time you see someone under attack from the enemy or even fallen into an area of sin, do the spiritual thing and, “…restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted (Galatians 6:1). And if you feel tempted to “run down” one of God’s servants, always remember that all of us are, “Anointed with Issues.” If you need proof of this truth, simply look in the mirror.

Let’s Pray: “Father, thank You for using us in Your kingdom. Thank You for looking beyond our faults and using us “in spite of,” in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer: “Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Read the Scriptures in this devotional!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

“It’s Not What It Looks Like”

Exodus 13:10: “And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar.”

One of the proverbs that I grew up hearing my father (Deacon Lue Henry Lockett) say was, “The grass always looks greener on the other side.”

That phrase translated that things are not always as they appear. Since the beginning of man, the enemy has tried to tempt us to look at things from a perspective that differs from “The Lens of God.” But to look at life through the natural and not the spiritual will only lead down a dead-end road. Lot, the nephew of the father of the faith, Abraham, learned this lesson the hard way.

After Abraham and Lot’s servants disagreed, Abraham thought it best that the two of them divide the land and separate from one another. He gave Lot first bids on the land by allowing him to choose the area he desired. After his nephew selected his new territory, Abraham went in the opposite direction. When Lot saw the well-water plains of Jordan, he chose to occupy the territory there. But Sodom and Gomorrah were part of Lot’s jurisdiction, thus making his new home morally corrupt. For Lot, Jordan’s well-water plains were “not what they looked like.”

Like Lot, we too have the capacity to make the wrong choices based upon external appearance. Let’s ask the Lord to open our eyes so that we may make the correct choices and see life the way He does.

Let’s Pray: “Father, help us to make the right choices. Help us to not make decisions based upon how a situation looks. Holy Spirit, lead and guide us in all our decision-making, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer: “Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Monday, April 12, 2010

REMEMBERING THE CROSS

John 12:32: “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”

Jesus died by crucifixion and crucifixion was designed to be the most humiliating and degrading of all deaths. The Cross was reserved for slaves, foreign criminals, and political enemies. It (The Cross) was for those considered to be the lowest of the low and the worse of the worst. In an attempt to save Him from being crucified, Pontius Pilate ordered that Jesus be scourged or flogged by the Roman soldiers. He was stripped of all His Clothing and tied to a post by His Wrists with His Hands high enough over His Head to virtually lift him off the ground. His Feet dangled, and The Skin on His Back and Buttocks was completely taut and exposed. One or two lectors or scourge-bearers then began to deliver blows to Jesus with a flagrum or a whip with long, leather tails. His whip probably had metal weights or even bits of sheep bones braided into the straps. The iron balls would cause deep contusions, and the leather thongs and sheep bones literally cut into the innermost layer of His Skin. Each time Jesus was struck, His Skin would literally be torn away, and His Muscles were probably deeply lacerated. Physicians say that His liver and kidneys may have been bruised, His Ribs were cracked and they may have punctured His Lung and given Him what was called a pneumothorax in the process. A crown of thorns that were 2-3 inches long was then pressed into His Skull, baptizing His Face with blood. A purple robe was thrown across His Shoulders and Back, and the soldiers mocked Him by spitting on Him and beating Him with reeds as they said, “Hail, King of the Jews.” They paraded Him around the fortress courtyard and threw objects at Him from the gallery. He was then stuck across His Head with a measuring rod as He was scourged even further. Finally, they beat Him with their fists and shamelessly spewed more of their phlegm in His Face before sending Him back to Pilate.

After being sentenced to die by crucifixion, Jesus began His Ascent up the Vio Dolorosa or “The Road of Sorrows” to die on Calvary’s Cross. All the while Jesus was stumbling up Calvary, He was being beaten and taunted by the Roman soldiers. When they got to the top of the hill, the crossbeam was taken off their necks and laid on top of the other piece of wood that formed The Cross. The team of four soldiers assigned to Jesus stripped and then pushed Him down on The Cross. He was held down by one soldier laying across His Chest, another cross His Legs, while two others stretched out His Arms and drove five-inch long, three-eights-inch square nails through the inside part of Both His Wrists. They bent His knees, placed His Feet flat against the wood, and drove a nail through each Foot. The biggest mistake they made was to elevate or to lift up the Cross. They should have let Jesus die on the ground because He said, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” (John 12:32) Because of the Cross and Jesus’ Victory over death, hell, and the grave, people from all races, cultures, and nationalities can now come to Jesus.

The exhortation today is to remember The Cross and to appreciate how Jesus suffered to redeem us back to God.

Let’s Pray: Father, thank You for the Cross of Christ and Your Victory over death, hell, and the grave, in Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Daily Prayer: “Oh, that You would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that Your hand would be with me,

and that You would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!”

The Prayer of Jabez, I Chronicles 4:10

Questions to Ponder:

Who helped Jesus carry His Cross up to Calvary?
How long did Jesus hang on The Cross?
What Words does the Bible record Jesus saying when He felt as if God The Father had forsaken Him?

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Feed Your Spirit Man

Deuteronomy 8:3: “…man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.”



Resurrection Sunday 2010 set all-time highs for attendance at many Christian churches. Never in the history of our church have we had as many in attendance during a Sunday morning worship experience as we did last week. A friend of mine told me that their church had more in attendance than they’ve had in ten years. One of my covenant brothers told me that they had so many people to visit that they literally had to turn people away from their 11 o’clock service! When he told me that, I said to him, “My prayer for you is that you’ll have the same problem next week!”

Unfortunately, there is a surplus of “CME Christians”—believers that only come to church on Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Easter—and not enough who attend on a regular basis. Christians must become educated to the fact that just like the natural man (our bodies) needs to be nourished, our spirit man needs to be fed as well. The shortage of spirituality and surplus of carnality in God’s church can be attributed to one factor—spiritual malnutrition. To many of us, God’s Word has become shelter and solace during life’s hard times instead of instructions to live by each day. Jesus withstood the temptation from the devil at one of His weakest physical points by quoting Deuteronomy 8:3: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)

As we come to the close of another week, let’s make up our minds to provide nourishment for our spirits this weekend by going to church and hearing the preached Word of God.

Let’s Pray: “Father, thank You for Your Word. We pray that we’ll line up every area of our lives according to the Word of God. Give us more of a spiritual appetite and less of a natural one, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!