I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance. EPHESIANS 1:18 What do you think of when you hear the word heir? Does it evoke images of wealth handed down through…

“The sheep follow him because they know his voice.” JOHN 10: 4 Do you know how investigators are trained to recognize counterfeit money? They diligently study the true currency—the real thing. Then, when held against the standard, the counterfeit bills stand out. Likewise, the best way to learn the Lord’s voice is by studying the…

Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 PETER 5: 7 Problems are inevitable in life—they are woven into the fabric of our day-to-day living. So it’s no wonder that we struggle with anxiety— sometimes to the point that it cripples us and prevents us from experiencing joy and fulfillment. But…

I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. PHILIPPIANS 4: 11 If anyone had good reason to complain about life, it was the apostle Paul. He experienced brutal beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonments, infirmities, and he lived in constant danger. He went without sleep, food, or water on countless occasions, not to mention he…

I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. PSALM 34: 4 Anxiety can grip you at any time—it may arise from your situation, or it could be a spiritual attack from the enemy. Regardless of where it originates, it’s absolutely crucial that when you’re frightened, you go directly…

“The seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it.” MATTHEW 13: 23 NIV The fertile soil in this verse is what I refer to as the committed mind—one that’s been cultivated, is ready for the seed to take root, and will ultimately bring forth fruit. This person is…

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” JOHN 10: 27 NKJV  At times, seeking the Lord’s direction about a decision can seem like a drawn-out process. We can become frustrated and confused, and wonder how much we can know for certain that we’re hearing God’s voice. As believers who…

Hezekiah became mortally ill; and he prayed to the LORD, and the LORD spoke to him. 2 CHRONICLES 32: 24  Persistent health issues can be disheartening. They drain us physically and make us realize how limited we are. However, we should not overlook the fact that sometimes God uses illness to get our attention and…

Midian so impoverished the Israelites that they cried out to the LORD for help. JUDGES 6: 6 NIV  The theme of the book of Judges is “every man did what was right in his own eyes” (17: 6). So when did the Israelites finally cry out to the Lord? When God took away every material…

Joshua tore his clothes and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the LORD. JOSHUA 7: 6 Having just defeated the great city of Jericho, the Israelites prepared to take Ai, a small town that seemed easy to conquer. But the Israelite warriors had disobeyed God and had become overconfident in…