The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

There is great joy in the house when the prodigals come home. The world may not forget our past failures and sins, but our hearts are filled with joy as the burden of sin is removed.

One of the best defense systems that the believer has is the joy of the Lord. Our adversary, knowing this, tries to rob us of our joy, for he knows it is the source of our strength, as stated by Nehemiah 8:10. Paul commanded the Philippian Church to “rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice.“ Now that is a command!!!

A Spirit Is Being Released

The bible and history records the demonically inspired and empowered missions of Pharaoh, Haman, Hitler and Hamas. Their common mandate separated by thousands of years is to eradicate, extinguish, annihilate and obliterate.

To combat the evil and wicked influence of an ancient spirit sent to destroy the people of God across the globe, the Spirit of Elijah is once again being poured out on God’s people who will walk in that divine authority. These are the days of Elijah. Will you rise up and be the Elijah of the day?

A Craving Soul Is A Thriving Soul:

If you and I want to grow in God, go from strength to strength and from glory to glory, then an appetite for Him is a way of life. David expressed this deep desire while yet in the wilderness Ps 63:8 My soul follows hard after You.

Seeking and searching in a manner which borders on desperation, panting, clinging, calling, thirsting and even fainting. Ps 84:2 “My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.“ Oh yes, a craving soul is a thriving soul!!! Go from survival to revival and return to your first love today.

Building Spiritual Momentum:

Feeling a little flat? Could use more than a triple strength coffee and a Berocca? But it’s not enough because your tiredness comes from within. Keeping your inner spiritual life benefits every other aspect of our lives.

Prov 17:22 A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.

Coming to David, as a fugitive in the wilderness running and hiding from King Saul, were 400 men described as being in Distress, in Debt and Discontented. These transformed men later became King David’s Mighty Men. Famous throughout the land, not because of their dysfunction but because of their deeds.

A Man Sent From God

The opening of John’s Gospel Chapter 1 is found some of the most beautiful and profound verses paving the way for the coming of Jesus the Messiah. We are introduced to a man sent from God whose name was John (the baptist).

As believers, our job description and mandate is no different to John the baptist. That being to bear witness to the Light. That Light of course is Jesus. Our lives are our testimony, all giving evidence to the life changing encounter that we had with Christ. We too have been “sent from God” for this purpose.

Message by David Lo Bianco at Charters Towers Christian Outreach Centre on the 25th of January 2026 at the pm Combined Churches Meeting

The Potter’s Wheel

“Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand says the Lord. Jeremiah 18:6”

In this powerful message, David Lo Bianco delivers a personal testimony of how God works with us as clay, upon a potter’s wheel. Using his own life and the dramatic events that unfolded when delivered the news that he had not long to live.

Not only did David survive the ordeal, but his faith in Christ was fully restored. Now known by his medical specialist as the miracle man!!!

Subdue, Work, Obtain.

Hebrews chapter 11 takes us on a chronological roller coaster ride through the Old Testament, mentioning by name, some 16 great people of faith and the 16 writing prophets.  Read about them, and by faith become one of them, for that is why the account is written.

There is nothing passive about the Christian walk as described in the faith chapter of the bible, Hebrews 11. Verse 33 states the job description of the New Testament saints. Subdue Kingdoms, Work Righteousness and Obtain Promises. This is our job description!

What He’s Done.

If you were to die tonight and get into heaven, on what basis upon arriving, can you substantiate your reason for being there and staying there?

If you have the slightest temptation or inclination to even whisper the words “because I did this or because I did that”, then you have not understood the gospel message. There is only one answer that has qualified any person to enter the gates of heaven, and it is “Because He, Because He, Because He. Ephesians 2:8-9 wraps it up completely. “…It is the gift of God…”

Write The Vision 2026 Part 2

The perils and pit falls of an aimless life accompany those who have lost their vision for it. The apostle Paul's incredible hardships he endured did not deter him, for he had a heavenly vision. In his own words, and in his own defence standing in a court of law, “Therefore king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.”

Do you and I as we enter into 2026 have a heavenly vision for our lives? The benefits of doing so are immense. Not only did the great apostle have a vision, but the Godly vision had gripped him. When the origins of the vision are not earthly, who can stop it!!!

Write The Vision 2026 (Hab 2:2) Part 1

Before a commercial plane takes to the skies there is a flight plan that needs to be strictly adhered to as standard and mandatory procedure. It ensures that not only does the plane and its passengers depart, but also arrive safely, on time, and in one piece.

As we embark on 2026, what does God have for us and for you? When planning for the next 12 months, does God even come into our plans? What is our part to play?  And if our life was described as a flight, what would our flight plan look like? My question for you today! Do you have a flight plan for 2026?