Good morning! Today's power
scripture comes from Numbers 13:30-31 “30But
Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and
occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” 31 Then the men who
had gone up with him said, ‘We are not able to go up against this people, for
they are stronger than we’”
The past few days
have been filled with emotional rollercoaster events for many of my close
friends and family members. I am sure that if it were not for the stabilizing
force of the peace of God it would probably be more than many could bear. Just this week, we have offered condolences
as loved ones have passed away; heard praise reports of new life that is expected;
witnessed missionary outreach vicariously as believers traveled to distant
lands to help the oppressed; prayed over damaged family relationships; cheered
as unexpected money paid past due bills; received medical results that sent
shivers down the spine but through it all we saw the hand of God move
miraculously in diverse situations.
Moses sent spies
to survey the land and to bring back reports of what was to be expected. Of the spies that checked out the opposition,
only Joshua and Caleb came back with reports that lined up with the promise of
God. Sure the land was filled with
giants and yes the terrain was something they were not used to traversing. The
fight was surely something they were not prepared for, but God had promised
them the land. The other spies buckled
under that they saw but Joshua and Caleb came back with a report hot off the
presses from God. EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL
ABOUT IT…GOD IS GOING TO GIVE US THE LAND.
When the spies returned and presented their reports to the people the
verdict was simple…. Whose report do you believe?” Joshua and Caleb said…”We shall believe the
report of the Lord.”
When the odds seem
against you and the cards just don’t appear to be in your favor; take your eyes
off of the circumstances and place your focus on the promises of God. Read through the Bible, find words of
encouragement, support, guidance, and instruction that falls in line with what
you are facing. Write them out…. Read
them aloud…post them where you can see them.
Make audio notes in your phone and play them back often. Keep God’s word in front of you. Do things
for others which will take your mind off of your own issues and bring joy to those
who need you most. While you are helping
them, God will work on you; for you; and yes, in spite of you. God has a miraculous way of turning frowns
upside down; turning cents into dollars; turning rent into mortgage; bus tokens
into car keys; and even remote controls into romantic dinners for two. Tell the devil he is a liar and to take his
bad report back to (Hades) where he belongs.
We WILL believe the report (healing, love, peace, prosperity, hope,
salvation) of the Lord.
Every day is a
good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Be blessed!
Dr. JoAnn
Thursday Flashback from June
4, 2014
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