December, 2011

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
– Psalm 126:1

I recently heard a word from God that wouldn’t go away. This word was to encourage the many believers that they have less than sixty days to make some major changes in order to protect their future in Christ Jesus. And while it’s certainly not their salvation in Jesus that’s in jeopardy, their place and provision here on earth may well be.

During these next sixty days, God wants you to make some enormous strides towards His plan for your life. He wants you to let go of ‘your way’ and start pursuing and obeying His perfect way so you can receive His best blessings.

Now for some, that means you’re going to receive news that you’re not sick anymore or the mortgage company is motivated to help you to keep your home. For others, it means you’ll receive a new appreciation for God’s work in your life despite the fact you’re going through hard times. Whatever your blessing is, help is on the way.

So make sure that you’re where you need to be, doing what you were told by God to do, so you can receive His very best. God has commanded His angels to obey His Word and provide help in time of need (Psalm 103:20). They have been instructed to pursue the faithful and overtake them with blessings!

So today, receive these blessings on your life by obeying God’s Word. We can’t wait to hear the tremendous testimony that will follow your prompt obedience to the Holy Spirit!

“But now the LORD declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor….”
–  I Samuel 2:30 (NIV)

People like to be respected and honored. I love to be honored on my birthday by my husband and children because it makes me feel I’m appreciated. There may even be areas today in which you’d like to receive honor and recognition for doing an excellent job.

Well, our Heavenly Father is the Most High, the Supreme, All-powerful, Omnipotent God. He deserves to be honored and wants to be honored. And the great thing is that there is a tremendous reward for your honoring God: You will also be honored. And not only that, but God is the one who will honor you in return!

Now, it’s great to be honored by people, but it’s even better to be honored by God. There are times where people should honor you, but they won’t. But now you have a guarantee: If you will honor God, He will honor you.

So how can you honor God? You can honor Him in several ways: by following His Word above your feelings, by giving to Him in tithes and offerings, by praising and worshiping Him, and by giving Him thanks for His blessings.

When you obey God, it shows your love for Him. So live your life in obedience to what the Word says and you will show God honor. Then you can look forward to being honored by God in return!