Then the manna ceased… and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan… Joshua 5:12
This was a watershed moment in the history of the Children of Israel. They had been miraculously emancipated after 400+ years of Egyptian slavery; a slavery so entrenched in their psyche that dependency seemed absolutely normal.
After being dependent on the Egyptian system of government for so long, they viewed themselves as poor victims.
Read MoreEve loved her boy Cain. In spite of the labor and pain, a man-child was born to her! Now, maybe she could put behind her the losses incurred in the Garden. She “got herself” a new baby boy! He represented a new generation! Things began to look promising!
Read MoreOur new Joshua, Yeshua, has come! He has the power to forgive the sin of those who come to Him in truth. No one else but Yeshua can provide the necessary remittance for our sins. He did this through His own blood sacrifice once for all!
We do not deny, excuse or build a self-defense. Our sin is ever before us. We admit it, make amends and then surprisingly, we find unexpected mercy.
He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Proverbs 28:13 NKJV Now mercy triumphs over judgment! James 2:13 NKJV
For all of us in recovery this truth is exhilarating! You see, The sins of some people are blatant and march them right into court. The sins of others don’t show up until much later. 1 Timothy 5:24 MSG
Read MoreOur world has become a scary place for many. Even in our own country God the Father is not welcomed. He is not genuinely considered in our strategy meetings and progressively He is dismissed as being “out of touch.” Except for token acknowledgments, one would imagine that we had created ourselves. If necessary, we make a god in our own image, for our personal advancement, one that fits our agenda. Sometimes all this makes me critical; at other times, sad and grieved in spirit.
Read MoreEvery week Linda and I witness many ladies opening their hearts to God’s love and forgiveness. Beyond this, they accept His challenge to become disciples, not just followers of the crowd, to become builders for the Kingdom of God, forsaking a destructive lifestyle!
Read MoreJesus did not come to teach 20 Hot Tips on Boosting Self-Confidence! He did not offer a psychological breakdown to inform His listeners’ minds so they would become smart about personal confidence. No, His confidence originated from beyond the time/space dimension. He had the confidence of His Father. We can too!
Read MoreEspecially among recovering people there is a hesitancy to succeed. Some expect to always be needy. We are often more comfortable with failure. It has been our lifestyle for so long. Also, if we have relapsed during seasons of success, it leaves an indelible mark. We associate success with relapse, therefore, avoid success and we avoid relapse.
Read MoreGod’s children had cried and groaned while in Egypt and God supernaturally delivered them through Moses’ leadership. Now, on their journey to their destiny, the Promised Land, they continued to whine and murmur in the wilderness when faced with trials. Their stubborn willfulness came under the discipline of the Lord. After all He was transforming them from a mob into a nation. Providing deliverance is one thing. It can happen instantaneously! Changing character is a far more formidable challenge. It takes process.
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