
Worth More Than a Sparrow

This particular bird, called a sparrow, can be seen in every McDonald’s parking lot, under the eaves of house roofs, taking dust baths in fields, and just about everywhere you go. Speaking of these little insignificant birds, historical information reveals that there have been numerous attempts to eradicate these winged creatures. Surprising evidence shows that in some countries, people’s taxes were lowered if they could bring in sparrow heads!

Fulfilling God’s Will

Introduction: Why are we here on earth? Are you fulfilling God’s purpose? What is His Purpose? How can we find His plan? Then, how can we follow through in regards to His will?
(4) Reasons:
1. Because we will Stand before Jesus Christ at Bema Judgement! (2Cor 5:10) – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”
2. Finding Purpose in life! (Rom 8:29) – “29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
4. Talking to others about PEACE & Security! (1Thess 5:2,3) – “2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.”
Conclusion: Here are 4 reasons for fulfilling our Lord’s will. How are you doing? Let’s purpose in our hearts to Fulfill God’s will!

Is Your Worry Winning?

Introduction: Why are you WORRIED? What is it that keeps you in a frenzy, uptight, disturbed, uneasy, and troubled? Is it money? Is it family? Is it your spirituality? What is it? Is it fear about the future? Is it not being in control?
Pinpoint your anxiety. Then take it to the Lord.
The word worry in the New Testament is a Greek word, “merimnao” (μεριμνάω), which translates to anxiety. Actually, it is a combination of two words:
- Merizo, which means “to divide.”
- Nous, which means “the mind.”
Conclusion: So, is worry winning?

Triple S’s


From Vision into Provision


Thank You for Giving to the Lord

The word “workmanship” is מְלָאכָה (mel-aw-kaw’). It means occupation or craftsmanship. Plus, its application has to do with service. Furthermore, the word covers deputyship or even ministry. Finally, workmanship can mean employment.
Conclusion: Bezaleel is traced to Judah in Chronicles through five ancestors—Uri, Hur, Caleb, Hezron, and Pharez. This would be Judah’s son by Tamar.
So, if you are reading this devotion and feel like a failure or if your family has failed, remember—God delights in using our “availability,” not our “ability.”
Besides that, if you were to do some research, you would discover that Bezaleel’s descendants can be traced to an incestuous relationship between Judah and Tamar. Other “losers” He has used—amazingly, the God of the Bible used the harlot Rahab to be part of the ancestral lineage of Jesus Christ.

Angels Watching Over Us

In his inspired letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul reminds those believers, as well as us today, that the apostles suffered, but they were not alone. The Lord dispatched His angels to be with them during a time of martyrdom. This verse describes the scene. Several learning lessons emerge:
- The suffering of the saints is inevitable!
- We are not alone!
- Angels or messengers are watching!
- They are sent by God to minister to the Church!
- Angels are powerful, personal, and purposeful!
The word “spectacle” is θέατρον, which means a theater, a semicircular stone building, or an open area to the sky. It literally means a spectacle or a show.
Perhaps Paul’s intention here is a reference to the Roman Coliseum—an open theater where Christians were martyred for their courageous faith in Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, both “men and angels” witnessed their death.
Some understand this verse to describe both evil angels as well as elect angels.
Standing at the very top of the Roman Coliseum while filming a video from a cell phone, this Pastor was reminded of this verse of Scripture. Unable to contain my emotions, with a crowd all around, it was both disturbing and disappointing to hear the guide deny the horrendous bloodshed of those martyrs. What a travesty!

Daily Manna

Complaining against God does not really help the situation, but that is what the people of Israel did following their miraculous deliverance from the tyranny of the Egyptians. So the Lord instructed Moses that He would rain down “Angel food” from heaven. Once again, He provided.
Jesus is bread for the hungry. Are you hungry? He is water to the thirsty! Are you thirsty? He is rest to the weary! Are you tired and weary?
Jesus made it crystal clear that if a person wants a relationship with Him, he or she must assimilate Him into their very being. Check out His words speaking to those who were following Him for a free lunch—another miracle. This was after feeding several thousand.
(John 6:53) “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.”