“He (God) took him (Abraham) outside and said, “Look up at the heavens and count the stars–if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be. ” – Genesis 15:5 (NIV) Read: Genesis 15:1-6; Ephesians 1:18 It is very important that you are able to see in your spirit a picture of your future. If you…

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the HOLY GHOST and with POWER: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” – Acts 10:38 Read: Acts 2:1-4; Daniel 11:32 Whether we like it or not, you and I are going to face obstacles as we pursue our God-given destinies. The devil…

“The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.” – Romans 8:19 (NIV) Read: Romans 8:11-19; Ephesians 3:10-11 The Holy Spirit will bear witness in our hearts that we are “sons” of God and then He will work in us to produce the authority and power of “sonship.” Every born again believer is a child of God.…

“Oh that you had listened to my commandments, then your prosperity would have been like a flowing river….” – Isaiah 48:18 Read: Deuteronomy 8:7-11, 18; Isaiah 48:16-18 One of the ministries of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer is to teach us to profit in life. Profit is defined as an advantageous gain or return; a benefit. The Holy Spirit…

“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and addeth no sorrow with it.”  – Proverbs 10:22 Read: Psalms 1:1-4; Psalms 37: 1-11, 35-40; It is amazing how many definitions of success the world has created. From the citadels of learning to Hollywood; from religion to politics; from the field of sports to Wall Street; the many faces of success can be…

“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk…” – Isaiah 30:21 Read: John 14:15-26; Daniel 2:19-23 Child of God, are you familiar with the voice of God? Do you hear Him distinctly when He speaks with you? God derives absolutely no benefit from your being in the dark concerning His plan and purpose for your life.…

“Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us……”   – Hebrews 10:15 Read: Romans 8:11-16; I John 5:4-12 Many times in seeking to find the leading of God, we all sub-consciously expect the Lord to come to us through spectacular manifestations and experiences. Sometimes we want to see a vision or hear voices, or have someone prophesy upon us what God’s…

“The Lord….hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.” – Isaiah 50:5 Read: I Kings 19: 1-18; Acts 23:1 The story of Prophet Elijah is a good illustration of what happens to us when we are not maximizing the benefits of the Divine Presence around us. God had just given him great victory over the evil prophets…

” Teach me to do your will….let your good Spirit lead me into a level country….”   – Psalms 143:10 Read: Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 2:10 Knowing the will of God in every situation of our lives is the most important step to achieving success. When the will of God is discovered, faith is activated, and confidence is strong. As we have discussed in…

“..Eye hath not seen nor ear heard….but God hath revealed them to us by His Spirit.” – I Corinthians 2: 9,10 Read: Isaiah 43:1-7; Habakkuk 2:1-4 It is imperative to have a vision for our future. We need to be able to see what God sees about us, and keep that picture before our eyes even when it seems like it’s not happening.…