But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. – Isaiah 65:18 John 15:1-11; Isaiah 35:1-10 In yesterday’s devotion, we learnt that rejoicing must be an act of the will. We can determine to be full of God’s joy in spite of everything going on around…

“And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.” – II Chronicles 20:22 Read: II Chronicles 20:20-32 Praise is a powerful weapon. The Bible tells us that God inhabits (or dwells in; or enjoys) the praises of His people (Psalm…

“Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.” – Psalms 149:6   Read: Acts 16:16-40; Hebrews 10:32-35 Have you ever been persecuted for doing right? Have you suffered for wrongdoing when you were right? Have you had a ‘bleeding back’ as a result of Satan’s attack?  Are you in any kind of pain…

“Your faithfulness is from generation to generation; You have established the earth, and it stands fast.  All [the whole universe] are Your servants; therefore they continue this day according to Your ordinances.”– Psalms 119:90, 91 (AMP)   Read: Luke 13:1-5; Romans 8:1-6 When God created the earth, He instituted laws to sustain the earth. It is wisdom to recognize and adhere to…

“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” – II Corinthians 2:11   Read: Luke 13:6-16 There is a law of preservation of life. As long as you have a covenant relationship with God and your assignment has not been completed on the earth, your life will be preserved. Your job in life is…

“There is need of only one or but a few things. Mary has chosen the good portion [that which is to her advantage], which shall not be taken away from her.  ”  – Luke 10:42 (AMP) Read: Mark 4:1-8, 14-20 If you are ignorant of the devil’s devices, he’ll get the advantage over you. But the Word of God is so powerful.…

“And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me.” – Isaiah 49:2     Read: Mark 4:14-20; Isaiah 49:1-26 Someone once wrote a book titled, “Tough times never last, tough people do” and said, “When the going gets…

  “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. ” – Isaiah 61:7     Read: Isaiah 61:1-7; II Kings 2:9-12   Beloved, do you know God is able to restore double everything you have ever lost in life?…

“And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake…. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” – Daniel 12:2, 3   Read: Acts 1:1-11; Isaiah 35:1-10 These are times of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Because…

“And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. ” – I Samuel 30:8 Read: I Samuel 30:1-20   If all you do when you are in a difficult situation is weep, nothing will change. It is alright to…