“Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?  (Isaiah 53:1)

“But although He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke: “Lord, who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?”” (John 12:37-38)   

Keep this in mind. Oppression is the result of tumult from the dark side. It’s one side of the big picture—the inferior side. The other side is the Lord’s, and He has a prophet of His in every house. His Word is demonstrated in the lives of those who are His people—those on the side of righteousness. 

Oppression seeks to build a case, accusing the Lord has not performed His Word. Yet those who take their stand on the Lord’s side continue to trust in His Word. Having done everything necessary to stand thus far, they boldly continue to stand, no matter what! 

Ultimately, oppression is silenced by the voice of the Lord and His Divine rule. The voice of the Lord is forever—never ending, never less, announcing even more loudly today promises believed yesterday, the day before, and the day before that. 

We believe. We remain confident.  Amen.  

Romans 5:17-21 | Isaiah 53:1 | John 12:37-38 | Romans 10:16 | Verses@Once

We can begin anew now, strengthened with resurrection life by the One who is the resurrection, and the life. We have a new song and a clear path—strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. Great is His faithfulness! 

Distinctive, set apart, changed, raised up, and cleared for take-off—we are His people, called by His name; that in the Name, and by the power of the Name, knees bow both in heaven and in earth, confessing the resurrected one is Lord, to the glory of God the Father!

Now if any man will do the will of God, he will know what His will is, discerning His will through the same spirit that works inside each one of us when we are determined to do His will. Whatever He says to you, do it!—with all of your heart, soul, and strength. And do not consider other options. The double-minded person who changes their mind back and forth and back and forth is unable to receive from God.

Let this mind be in you, which was also in the humbled and exalted Christ Jesus, the crucified and resurrected One. Begin every morning this way, strengthened with resurrection life by the One who is the resurrection and the life!

Amen.

John 11:25 | Lamentations 3:22-23 | John 7:17 | James 1:5-8 | Philippians 2:5 | Verses@Once

We need wisdom. First, we need spiritual wisdom, communicated directly from the Holy Spirit. We also need human wisdom, gleaned from those around us, respected for their exemplary lives. 

For leaders especially, at every level, in any and every setting, the greatest need is for divine wisdom to know how to lead since often decisions are made at the expense of Godly wisdom, sacrificed in the race to “get there.”

Discipline your thoughts and lifestyle. Keep the Lord at the center. Ask Him first. When He is central to our best efforts and strategically involved in all we put our hand to, many are drawn to the result—a divine flow. His wisdom, pure and without mixture.

Luke 21:15—

“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”.—New King James Version  

“For I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you!” —New Living Translation

Amen. 

Luke 21:15, NKJV | Luke 21:15, NLT | Proverbs 8:1-7 | Proverbs 30:5 |  Psalm 119:9 | Psalm 19:8 | 1 John 3:2-3 | Verses@Once

“I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”  (1 Timothy 3:15)

People choose how to invest their lives and for a disciple of the Lord, the focus is first of all Kingdom-centered, our lives a demonstration of outward excellence because inwardly, there is order. We are passionate in prayer and our conversations carry Godly wisdom weighted with truth. 

Disciples of Jesus Christ live what they believe and are faithful to do according to the Word of the Lord. Disciples are disciplined, do not procrastinate or make excuses, and know to keep their word—their integrity makes all the difference. 

The church is strong when disciples are strong. The church goes forth into all the world as individual disciples form a congregational lifestyle that demonstrates truth, making the Church both graceful and powerful . . . the pillar and stay, the prop and support of the Truth (Amplified Bible) . . .  the foundation of the truth (King James Version) . . . the bastion of truth (The Message Bible) . . . the pillar and support of the truth (New American Standard). 

Go into all the world and make disciples! 

Amen. 

1 Timothy 3:14-16, The Message | James 1:22 | 1 Timothy 4:1-16 | 2 Samuel 22:26, NLT | Psalm 18:25, NLT | Verses@Once

“And the LORD said: “I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up… But I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not even by a mighty hand. So I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My wonders which I will do in its midst; and after that he will let you go. And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be, when you go, that you shall not go empty-handed. But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, namely, of her who dwells near her house, articles of silver, articles of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons and on your daughters. So you shall plunder the Egyptians.”” (Exodus 3:7-8, 19-22)

The Lord extends His hand, and anything can happen! Any Bible reference to the hand of the Lord points to a release of His power, with two results:

• God’s people are blessed, and
• Enemies are destroyed—not just contained, but eradicated.

Concerning anything that has been taken or withheld from you, the time is now for the hand of the Lord to come, to completely eradicate the spiritual source responsible. For your part, declare the hand of the Lord takes back and restores—multiplied!

Prayerfully gather your sons and daughters and grandchildren and symbolically, laying your right hand on each one, prayerfully declare, “Father, release the power of your hand against the enemy. Deliver! Restore!”

Amen.

Exodus 3:7-8, 19-22

Ocean depths and mountain heights, the Lord determines boundaries for everything. His limits are boundaries of divine purpose. 

When God’s people gather the big picture emerges. Knowing each part, we esteem every part. Each carries His fragrance and His hand upon our lives. 

Today we cannot go everywhere but we will go somewhere. Supernatural power accompanies us, lining the path to aim us: “This is the way—come this way.” 

Divine presence is the boundary as paths open. Sensitivity to His leading tells me when the opening is mine. Count the cost before building. Define boundaries and write the vision so the vision is clear for others to follow. 

If you can see the vision, you can write the vision. Once written, you believe and develop faith for it until by faith, you do it.

Write the new vision. Define, and make plain the boundaries.   

Amen. 

Proverbs 8:29 | 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 | Isaiah 30:21 | 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 | Luke 14:28 | Verses@Once