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Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts

~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Power

Can we gain insight through meditation on God’s word?

January 11, 2023

This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …

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What does knowledge of Jesus lead to?

November 27, 2022

It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …

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“For all things are possible with God.” ~Jesus

October 19, 2022

Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …

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“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

September 11, 2022

This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …

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Does God really want to give us the Holy Spirit?

September 4, 2022

There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …

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“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

March 22, 2022

  After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, …

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Have we become faint? Are we weary?

February 9, 2022

  Have you not known? Have you not heard? Yahweh [The Lord] is the everlasting God, the Creator of the …

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“Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.” ~King David

November 10, 2021

Is Jesus happy or sad with my prayers? I think Jesus may be sad sometimes. I pray and cry out …

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“Fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy night.” ~Bette Davis

November 7, 2021

  Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task most severely for their …

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“Through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” ~Author of Hebrews

October 30, 2021

Am I in a war? Is this a battle? Yes, it is. Jesus knows it is true. I must take …

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What do we have to fear?

October 21, 2021

Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …

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How can we have more boldness and power in our lives?

October 9, 2021

The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …

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Is Jesus God’s Anointed One (the Messiah)?

September 7, 2021

  The origin of anointing was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the …

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What should we think about good works?

August 1, 2021

The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …

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Does Jesus have power and authority over everything?

June 23, 2021

The main thing: What is this all about? It is about the pre-eminence of king Yeshua [Jesus]. So, look in …

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Are we questioning that Jesus has authority directly from God?

April 19, 2021

The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Are we questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? We need …

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What is the purpose of the miracles of Jesus? Are they signs of the power of God?

March 5, 2021

There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …

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Are religious elites using Jesus as a cover for teaching whatever suits their fancy?

December 5, 2020

Jesus is very direct about how religious leaders are focused on justifying what they teach to match their way of …

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Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?

October 19, 2020

This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …

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How rich is God?

October 16, 2020

My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …

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Is our response one about God’s power or some fancy logical philosophy?

September 26, 2020

Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …

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“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

January 7, 2020

Jesus is clear. Jesus says Amen (aka truly). I must get this. Jesus is emphatic. What I wonder. What is …

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“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

July 14, 2019

There is a big thing I need to start with. It is always the central point. Jesus is the Son …

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“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus

May 11, 2019

Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …

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Joy – Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work? Does it prompt believers to rejoice?

August 31, 2018

When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …

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“Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” ~Apostle Paul

August 26, 2018

Can I be gentle in caring for the weak? Every person is powerful. I can speak words that influence others. …

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“All hail the power of Jesus’ name, let angels prostrate fall!” ~ Edward Perronet

August 10, 2018

I love this song. I think it is my all time favorite. I grew up hearing it in church and …

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“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

May 7, 2018

What Jesus said blew His disciples away. It was stunning. Am I hearing Jesus properly? Am I stunned? Am I …

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Sometimes my worst fears …

April 12, 2018

Sometimes my worst fears come true. It really was cancer. I did go broke. I was homeless and living in …

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“Who touched my robe?” ~Jesus

April 11, 2018

Am I thinking, if I can just touch Jesus, He will heal me? It is a good question. Sometimes I …

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“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God

December 12, 2017

God is not decrepit. That may not be obvious but it is the BIG reality. He has not forgotten how …

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“It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible.” ~Bill Johnson

September 26, 2017

“For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” ~Apostle Paul 1 Corinthians 4:20 NKJV In God’s …

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“Am I so decrepit that I can’t deliver?” ~God

August 31, 2017

Lately I have been thinking about what our Father is not. I don’t know why that helps but it frames …

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Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? A Mr. Rogers with a beard?

August 18, 2017

Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? Jesus is not interested in being a “respectable religious leader”. He is not Mr. …

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"The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." ~~Ferdinand Foch

May 1, 2017

Jesus challenges us to be on fire for him and God’s government. Nothing else should matter. Not family or friends. …

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We know God and He delights in impossibilities. He always asks "Is anything too hard for me?"

April 7, 2017

I am so very thankful for our God. He is amazing. There is no end to the great things He …

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“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.” ~God

April 4, 2017

How do I  get things done in God’s world? What makes the difference? Does it happen if I am just strong …

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“You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God” ~~Jesus

April 1, 2017

The Religious leaders of Jesus day were always trying to trip him up with trivial religious questions. You would have …

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“And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses to the ends of the world.” ~Jesus

March 27, 2017

Jesus has given me a mission. He has also given me power. The first charge was to wait for the …

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Contemplation on a prayer: A Poem

March 25, 2017

Should I pray for an easier life OR to continue becoming a stronger man? I will pray for power equal …

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“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” ~Apostle Paul

March 18, 2017

I am not thinking big enough. My imagination is limited in ways I can’t grasp. I ask for catfish and …

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“What we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up.” ~Apostle Paul

February 22, 2017

How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …

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A river like you, Jesus

February 14, 2017

A river like you, Jesus!! Oh my heavenly Father. Your love runs so deep and true in my life. A …

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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power." ~Abraham Lincoln

February 7, 2017

Humility isn’t easy. Jesus challenges me to love and think of others first. That is it. Nothing else. Jesus knows …

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“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control.” ~Apostle Paul

January 24, 2017

How easy is it to focus on what God doesn’t do for me? Way too easy. I get distracted. The …

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What God wants more than anything

June 28, 2016

God has a goal in mind for us. God wants things here on earth to be like they are in …

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God can do and will do that which no man would ever think of trying

May 10, 2016

I have great memories of a time I spent in the mountains of North Carolina in the early 1970’s. I …

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Why don’t I do something about changing things I know are important to Jesus?

April 14, 2016

What do I want to be different in my life? Actually, there are lots of things. I must admit it …

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“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

March 21, 2016

I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …

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“God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.” ~Apostle Paul

January 10, 2016

Sometimes I like to talk. I know it is just “all talk”. I don’t have any intention of doing anything. …

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“I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God.” ~Apostle Paul

December 26, 2015

Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …

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What is the importance of prayer?

November 8, 2015

R.A. Torrey lamented the average believer’s indifference to prayer by writing: How little time the average Christian spends in prayer! …

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“The church is the Messiah’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.” ~Apostle Paul

November 3, 2015

We have a choice about what kind of church we attend. Which will it be? One where the power of …

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“If you leave people as you found them God is not speaking by you.” ~Smith Wigglesworth

September 1, 2015

God has a mission for us. It is not to just casually encounter people. God wants to transform lives through the …

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“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Master.” ~Apostle Peter

July 21, 2015

It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …

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“Our prayers lay the track down which God’s power can come.” ~Watchman Nee

June 30, 2015

The power of God comes like a mighty locomotive. The rails it travels on are our prayers.We were created to …

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“If you are strangers to prayer you are strangers to power.” ~Billy Sunday

June 12, 2015

Tapping into God’s desire at any given moment opens us up completely to His power. That Jesus rules here, just like it …

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“You are awesome, O God.” ~King David

June 4, 2015

You give me power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …

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Should we wear crash helmets to church? Are you ready to be lashed to your pew?

April 30, 2015

Annie Dillard has one of the best quotes on church. She is an unbeliever as best I can tell. She …

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“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

March 28, 2015

It is all about love!! May our Father’s HOLY Spirit bring more love!!! How powerful is that?  The Pentecostal power, …

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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.” ~Apostle Paul

March 11, 2015

I don’t have to be timid or shy. Fear can’t grip my heart. He has given me His HOLY Spirit. …

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Jesus perfectly mirrors our heavenly Father

March 9, 2015

Here is a really amazing thing about our heavenly Father. He spoke to us directly through His Son Jesus. Just …

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"There are only five things you can do in baseball – run, throw, catch, hit and hit with power." ~~Leo Durocher

January 28, 2015

Leave it to Leo to simplify the game of baseball. There is also a difference between being a great hitter …

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“He knew all about the things I did. He knows me inside and out!” ~Woman at the well

January 23, 2015

Jesus knows us. He knows inside and out. Nothing is hidden from Him. God is light and in Him is …

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"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 6, 2015

Technology will not save us. Technology is not the answer to our problems. God want us to turn to His …

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"He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love." ~~Martin Luther King, Jr.

December 9, 2014

Love cannot flourish when we won’t forgive. We harbor anger and resentment. It will come out. God’s goal for us …

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“But God doesn’t lose his temper.” ~Nahum

October 4, 2014

Sometimes we think of God as we think of ourselves. Big mistake. God is God but His emotions aren’t like ours …

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"Keep it simple; you are the equipment." ~~Jesus

September 29, 2014

Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission for us. …

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"Don’t say ‘God be with you,’ and not mean it." ~~Jesus

July 21, 2014

Jesus challenges us to mean what we say. Religious jargon and trite sayings are useless. It is the power of …

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“Wait for what the Father promised” ~Jesus

July 20, 2014

Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …

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"Little girl, get up." ~~Jesus to a dead 12 year old girl

June 23, 2014

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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“I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” ~Apostle Paul

June 14, 2014

I can’t say, as Paul did, that I have learned to be completely content and happy. But I am learning …

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“God’s Spirit and God’s power did it.” ~Apostle Paul

June 1, 2014

Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …

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“I’ve been given it all by my Father!” ~~Jesus

May 26, 2014

Oh my goodness. Jesus has everything. It is a great gift from His Father. All authority, power, love. Everything!! Nothing …

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The raw power of God

May 14, 2014

There is a time to think long and hard. That of course would be about what God has created. Just …

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"Who touched my robe?" ~~Jesus

May 10, 2014

Jesus is wired with the power of God. God’s energy flows through Jesus continuously. So much so, when a sick …

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God Thoughts: Every day is my birthday

April 5, 2014

This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …

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“We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power.” ~~Reuben Archer Torrey

March 31, 2014

There are way too many things going on. But being too busy to pray should not be one “to do” …

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