
From Failure to Freedom

After being warned by Jesus that he would fail miserably by denying his Lord, Peter fell flat on his face in defeat. Oh, by the way, this was after caving in to peer pressure with tormenting fear—not once, but three times. Three strikes, and you’re OUT! Do you wonder if he thought he was done? Finished? A complete failure? Irreparable? Unreconcilable?
Because of feeling defeated and discouraged, Peter went back to his profession—fishing. After all, that was how he made a living. Perhaps he was hoping to catch a mess of fish to make him feel better. However, he came up empty-handed—without a nibble!
Are you patiently waiting for the morning?
Get this: Jesus knows where the fish are biting, how to catch them, and He even cleans them!
Did you notice that our Lord told the professional fisherman, Peter, how and where to catch the fish—despite the fact that he had fished all night long?
An invitation from the MASTER should result in a positive affirmation.
There is a song that comes to mind that was sung in children’s church. It goes like this:
“Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus, anywhere, everywhere, I will follow Him!”

Character Traits of Influential CHRISTians


What the Devil Means for Evil, God Means for Good

Word had traveled—Paul’s in prison! His witness is hindered, or so they assumed. However, the opposite was true. Paul clarifies any confusion. Actually, he assured this special church whom he loved that his influence and opportunities had multiplied!
Get the picture: Paul had preached to the common people, but since becoming a prisoner, he was able to get inside the praetorian guard. While it looked bad for him, God the Holy Spirit was opening doors of opportunities.

Keeping Warm in an Ice-Cold World

1. First, we must strike the match that lights the fires of faith! (1 Thess. 1:3) – “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.”
- Your finances?
- Your family?
- Your future?
- Your friendships?
- Your fears?
- Your foes?
- Your faith?
- Your freedom?
2. Second, we must fan the flames of faith with truth and love! (1 Thess. 1:3) – “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.”
3. Third, we must get close to the fires of hope in a hopeless world! (1 Thess. 1:3) – “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.”

White as Snow


Overwhelmed and Overloaded

First, Jethro observed. Second, he brought solutions to the problem. Third, his wise counsel was followed. (Exodus 18:19) – “Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God.”
Conclusion: How many workers, mothers, and business people are in the same predicament as Moses? Will we take heed to Jethro’s advice? Are we going to listen to wise counsel or continue to wear ourselves out mentally, emotionally, physically, and, more importantly, spiritually?

Where Are You Going in 2025?

Conclusion:
- Much more fruit!
- More victories!
- More ground to take!
- More promises to believe!
- More provisions to come!
- More faith to achieve!
- More grace for the race!
- More breakthroughs!
- More blessings!
- More answered prayers!
- More vision for your future!
- More purpose for living!
- More power to overcome!
- More love to accept!
- More forgiveness to extend!
- More strength for the journey!

Spiritual Battles

The word “stronghold” is ὀχύρωμα (okh-oo’-ro-mah), which means a fortress, strong defense, or stronghold.
In other words, Satan builds a fortress (castle) in a person’s mind, which can take hold of one’s life. The manifestation of the fortress could be lust, pornography, jealousy, envy, lasciviousness, strife, bitterness, or other things.
Keep in mind, if we open the door of our mind to the devil, he will walk right in. Once in, he will refuse to leave. Only Jesus Christ can force him out. Then the cleanup job must be done.
“…bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Cor 10:5)
The words “pulling down” are καθαίρεσις (kath-ah’-ee-res-is), which means taking down, razing, or destroying. The words “taking captive” are αἰχμαλωτίζω (aheekh-mal-o-tid’-zo), which means to take captive (in war); I subdue or ensnare.
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Dr. Randy Reese

Tomorrow Has Enough Worries

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Spiritual Lessons with Prayer Partners

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Dr. Randy Reese