John Great posted an update 9 years, 7 months ago
2 Corinthians 5:17 So that if any one [is] in Christ–[he is] a new creature; the old things did pass away, lo, become new have the all things. And the all things [are] of God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and did give to us the ministration of the reconciliation,
Young’s Literal Version
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John Great posted an update 9 years, 7 months ago
David, Joseph, Gideon, and Jacob. None of them were more qualified than everyone to climb to the levels they climbed to. But, you see, it is not your qualification that gets you there, but God’s Word to you.
Examples of the power of His grace abound throughout the Word of God and history. What has He told you? Most times, He delights not in…[Read more]
John Great posted an update 9 years, 8 months ago
Who went through challenges like Joseph? From favorite rich man’s son to slave, to a common criminal. locked up in prison with no hope of release. But, you see, your destiny does not depend on your present circumstances. Your destination does not depend on how easy you have had it ever since or not, but on God’s promise to you. It’s just a matter…[Read more]
Joseph, another story that inspires me. One thing am learning from Joseph is that he never allowed emotions to rob him of his destiny. His story is a kind of story that touches but the guy is sure focused and he knows who the Word says he is. To him, that’s all that matters.
Focus. For what the Word says is ALL that matters…
John Great posted an update 9 years, 8 months ago
Focusing on Our Purpose
So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I’m not just shadow-boxing or playing around. Like an athlete I punish my body, treating it roughly, training it to do what it should, not what it wants to.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Until you find your purpose, you would keep going round wasting your…[Read more]
Hello all! Hope your Monday was glorious. The Bible tells us how it is important to keep up a spirit of joy at all times. Joy is key to receiving from the Spirit of God. I noticed in the Old Testament, that when the people discovered they had been di... »
Let praise rise forth from your lips now in Jesus’ Name. God is on the throne, and He loves you! He’s on your case, and He has made you His very own partner in success! God is going tho make sure that you have the right ideas, abilities, ... »
The translators of the King James Version translated many words consistently, but not the Greek words for “power” and “authority.” For example, in the King James Version, Jesus says in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto yo... »
Genesis1:1-4, 31; 2:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be... »
Jesus said, ”Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over ALL the power of the enemy: and nothing [nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing] shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). Does the Church in th... »
Romans 4:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. Most of the time, after God speaks to us, the devil and the world would always come in to give us the exact opposite manifestations to ... »
Scripture says, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (Luke 6:38) God wants to bless you and prospe... »
“Today if you hear God’s voice speaking to you, do not harden your hearts against Him, as the people of Israel did when they rebelled against Him in the desert.” — Hebrews 3:15 Have you ever taken God for granted? It really isn’t that hard to d... »
If a test or trial comes against you, it can’t whip you, because there aren’t enough natural forces in all the world to conquer the Greater One who has made ypu His own!