“Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]…” – Ephesians 3:20 (AMP)   Read : II Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 3:14-21;…

“Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.” – II Corinthians 8:7 Read : Psalms 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8; III John 2; II Peter 1:3-11 It is actually possible to be a great student with straight ‘A’ grades but at…

“He Who comes from above (heaven) is [far] above all [others]; he who comes from the earth belongs to the earth, and talks the language of earth [his words are from an earthly standpoint]. He Who comes from heaven is [far] above all others [far superior to all others in prominence and in excellence].” – John 3:31 (AMP)   Read: John 1:1-5,…

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23   Read: Romans 8:1-9; I John 1:6-10; I John 2:1-5 The entire universe operates by laws or ordinances that were established by God from the beginning of creation. Psalms 119:89, 91 say God’s Word is forever settled in Heaven, and the entire universe continues to exist according…

“But Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself ….” – Daniel 1:8 (AMP)     Read : Daniel 1:3-21; Deuteronomy 1:9-11   There are 2 major concepts at the foundation of a life of excellence, and we see both of them exhibited in the life of Daniel in our text today. The first essential requirement for a life…

“I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” – Psalms 138:2   Read: Proverbs 4:1-23; Joshua 1:8 In Luke 11:49, Jesus equated the wisdom of God with the word of God. The Bible says the only thing God has exalted above His…

“Now I’m turning you over to God, our marvelous God whose gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly need in this community of holy friends.” – Acts 20:32 (MSG)   Read : Psalm 19:1-14; Deuteronomy 8:1-4; Jeremiah 17:5-8   The Word of God is a treasure that contains everything you…

“There’s far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see now will last forever.” – II Corinthians 4:18 (MSG)   Read : II Corinthians 4:13-18; Isaiah 49:13-16, 23-26 I believe God wants to encourage you today if you are experiencing pressures that are trying your faith. Pressures and…

“And of every living thing of all flesh [found on land], you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you…” – Genesis 6:19 (AMP)   Read : Deuteronomy 30:19, 20; I Chronicles 4:9, 10; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:19-27   Beloved, do you remember that when God gave Noah instructions about building an Ark before the…

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” –  1Peter 2:9 (AMP)   Read: Isaiah 2:1-4; Matthew 5:13-16; Daniel 6:1-10 Friend, I don’t know about you, but…