“Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Master.” ~Apostle Paul
I must not be embarrassed or ashamed. Jesus is my Master. I must speak up for Jesus. I must speak …
Tag Archives: Power
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
“We are the wire, God is the current. Our only power is to let the current pass through us.” ~Carlo Carretto
Why this is important: The enemy is constantly trying to find ways to trip us up. God is strong and …
“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” ~Apostle Paul
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
Can we gain insight through meditation on God’s word?
This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …
What does knowledge of Jesus lead to?
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
“For all things are possible with God.” ~Jesus
Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …
“And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.” ~Luke
This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …
Does God really want to give us the Holy Spirit?
There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …
“It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.” ~Jeremiah
After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, …
Have we become faint? Are we weary?
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Yahweh [The Lord] is the everlasting God, the Creator of the …
“Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.” ~King David
Is Jesus happy or sad with my prayers? I think Jesus may be sad sometimes. I pray and cry out …
“Fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy night.” ~Bette Davis
Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task most severely for their …
“Through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …
What do we have to fear?
Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …
How can we have more boldness and power in our lives?
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
Is Jesus God’s Anointed One (the Messiah)?
The origin of anointing was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the …
What should we think about good works?
The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …
Does Jesus have power and authority over everything?
The main thing: What is this all about? It is about the pre-eminence of king Yeshua [Jesus]. So, look in …
Are we questioning that Jesus has authority directly from God?
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Are we questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? We need …
What is the purpose of the miracles of Jesus? Are they signs of the power of God?
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
Are religious elites using Jesus as a cover for teaching whatever suits their fancy?
Jesus is very direct about how religious leaders are focused on justifying what they teach to match their way of …
Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …
How rich is God?
My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …
Is our response one about God’s power or some fancy logical philosophy?
Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …
“Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” ~Author of Hebrews
There is a big thing I need to start with. It is always the central point. Jesus is the Son …
“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
Joy – Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work? Does it prompt believers to rejoice?
When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …
“Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul
Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …
“All hail the power of Jesus’ name, let angels prostrate fall!” ~ Edward Perronet
I love this song. I think it is my all time favorite. I grew up hearing it in church and …
“No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it.” ~Jesus
What Jesus said blew His disciples away. It was stunning. Am I hearing Jesus properly? Am I stunned? Am I …
Sometimes my worst fears …
Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …
“Who touched my robe?” ~Jesus
Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …
“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God
God is not decrepit. That may not be obvious but it is the BIG reality. He has not forgotten how …
“It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible.” ~Bill Johnson
“For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” ~Apostle Paul 1 Corinthians 4:20 NKJV In God’s …
“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God
Lately I have been thinking about what our Father is not. I don’t know why that helps but it frames …
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? A Mr. Rogers with a beard?
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? Jesus is not interested in being a “respectable religious leader”. He is not Mr. …
"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." ~~Ferdinand Foch
Jesus challenges us to be on fire for him and God’s government. Nothing else should matter. Not family or friends. …
We know God and He delights in impossibilities. He always asks "Is anything too hard for me?"
I am so very thankful for our God. He is amazing. There is no end to the great things He …
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.” ~God
How do I get things done in God’s world? What makes the difference? Does it happen if I am just strong …
“You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God” ~~Jesus
The Religious leaders of Jesus day were always trying to trip him up with trivial religious questions. You would have …
“And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses to the ends of the world.” ~Jesus
Jesus has given me a mission. He has also given me power. The first charge was to wait for the …
Contemplation on a prayer: A Poem
Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” ~Apostle Paul
I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …
“What we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up.” ~Apostle Paul
How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …
A river like you, Jesus
A river like you, Jesus!! Oh my heavenly Father. Your love runs so deep and true in my life. A …
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power." ~Abraham Lincoln
Humility isn’t easy. Jesus challenges me to love and think of others first. That is it. Nothing else. Jesus knows …
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul
How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …
What God wants more than anything
God has a goal in mind for us. God wants things here on earth to be like they are in …
God can do and will do that which no man would ever think of trying
I have great memories of a time I spent in the mountains of North Carolina in the early 1970’s. I …
Why don’t I do something about changing things I know are important to Jesus?
What do I want to be different in my life? Actually, there are lots of things. I must admit it …
“I don’t have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus the Messiah of Nazareth, walk!” ~Apostle Peter
I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …
“God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.” ~Apostle Paul
Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …
“I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God.” ~Apostle Paul
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
What is the importance of prayer?
R.A. Torrey lamented the average believer’s indifference to prayer by writing: How little time the average Christian spends in prayer! …
“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul
We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …
“If you leave people as you found them God is not speaking by you.” ~Smith Wigglesworth
God has a mission for us. It is not to just casually encounter people. God wants to transform lives through the …
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Master.” ~Apostle Peter
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
“Our prayers lay the track down which God’s power can come.” ~Watchman Nee
The power of God comes like a mighty locomotive. The rails it travels on are our prayers.We were created to …
“If you are strangers to prayer you are strangers to power.” ~Billy Sunday
Tapping into God’s desire at any given moment opens us up completely to His power. That Jesus rules here, just like it …
“You are awesome, O God.” ~King David
You give me power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …
Should we wear crash helmets to church? Are you ready to be lashed to your pew?
Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes on church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …
“The Pentecostal power is just more of God’s love. If it does not bring more love, it is simply a counterfeit.” ~William J. Seymour
It is all about love!! May our Father’s HOLY Spirit bring more love!!! How powerful is that? The Pentecostal power, …
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.” ~Apostle Paul
I don’t have to be timid or shy. Fear can’t grip my heart. He has given me His HOLY Spirit. …
Jesus perfectly mirrors our heavenly Father
Here is a really amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just …
"There are only five things you can do in baseball – run, throw, catch, hit and hit with power." ~~Leo Durocher
Leave it to Leo to simplify the game of baseball. There is also a difference between being a great hitter …
“He knew all about the things I did. He knows me inside and out!” ~Woman at the well
Jesus knows us. He knows inside and out. Nothing is hidden from Him. God is light and in Him is …
"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. God want us to turn to His …
"He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love cannot flourish when we won’t forgive. We harbor anger and resentment. It will come out. God’s goal for us …
“But God doesn’t lose his temper.” ~Nahum
Sometimes we think of God as we think of ourselves. Big mistake. God is God but His emotions aren’t like ours …
"Keep it simple; you are the equipment." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission for us. …
"Don’t say ‘God be with you,’ and not mean it." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to mean what we say. Religious jargon and trite sayings are useless. It is the power of …
“Wait for what the Father promised” ~Jesus
Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …
"Little girl, get up." ~~Jesus to a dead 12 year old girl
She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …
“I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” ~Apostle Paul
I can’t say, as Paul did, that I have learned to be completely content and happy. But I am learning …
“God’s Spirit and God’s power did it.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …
“I’ve been given it all by my Father!” ~~Jesus
Oh my goodness. Jesus has everything. It is a great gift from His Father. All authority, power, love. Everything!! Nothing …
The raw power of God
There is a time to think long and hard. That of course would be about what God has created. Just …
"Who touched my robe?" ~~Jesus
Jesus is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a sick …
God Thoughts: Every day is my birthday
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
“We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power.” ~~Reuben Archer Torrey
There are way too many things going on. But being too busy to pray should not be one “to do” …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 