HOWC Podcast

A look at Abraham's journey to see that what he walked out in faith, his children would later live out by grace! Every step of your journey matters and may effect generations long after you're gone. So take your journey serious.

Often times in scripture we see that the seemingly simple, mundane, unimportant things of life, as we follow God, often turn out to be the very place of preparation for greatness. Joseph, Moses, David, many in scripture experienced this and we will also, as we walk with Jesus and are taught through experience in our own personal wildernesses, how to rule in promise. 

A look at the Story of the Widow's Jar to see how, and why God blessed this woman and her family in the midst of a time of national famine.

There is a shift in the financial arenas and positions of leadership that has begun and will continue to solidify more obviously in the coming months. There are times when God over turns some and sets up some for a purpose. We see this in the story of Joseph (among others in the scriptures) There are seasons of testing and preparation that precede these unlikely sudden changes. There are biblical principles to follow in order to get into position for the best possible outcome when it happens. If we will obey in faith, what the word has to say in every area of our lives, then God will pour out through grace the impossible changes that need to take place in order to bring forth the abundant work and purpose for which we were created. God will fulfill His promises in unexpected ways. Have faith and obey the seemingly meaningless little things that set the stage for the miraculous. 

Sometimes God quiets the storm and sometimes He quiets you with great peace as He causes you to see the necessity of some of the storms that we are facing. We pray for God to send the rain, we ask for fruitful harvest seasons. Sometimes what brings those things can seem uneasy for a moment, but if you know where God is going with it, you can have peace in the midst of it and rest in the boat... like Jesus did. He know what He is doing. This storm isn't meant to sink you, just to push you to where you need to be a little more quickly and to teach you some things in the process. There is a reason for it. Have peace and endurance. It will be worth it. 

The Bible is full of examples of God's miraculous prevision. The provision came from heaven but it was distributed through men and women that God knew He could trust not to horde it, because that even in their own lack, they had been abundantly generous! They gave all that they had in faith and God gave back more through His great grace! They passed the testing and therefore, He knew He could trust them with the blessing!

We all want to grow and excel quickly. We want to run the race of faith to the fullest and end this life having done all that we could for the Kingdom of God. There is one sure fire way to do that... That is to "love correction". Learn to love and appreciate those who are willing to teach and correct and to keep your feet to the narrow path! Those who do this always learn, and grow, and go the fastest! 

A look at why the Bible takes such firms stances against seemingly simple things. Good sees the end from the beginning. He treats the first step towards the wide gate of destruction very seriously. He wants us to see the need to turn and run from it, from the first moment that we turn towards it. To guard the gate of your heart with all due dillagence!

So much of what God has done and is doing is wrapped up in His covenants. This is one of the greatest reasons that he gave us marriage. To help us understand the nature of covenant. This is also why the devil work so hard to pervert and destroy it. Get wisdom, know your place in it. 

Following Jesus takes humility, faith, seeking continually, and a willingness to change. Change direction, change your perspective, change the way to think and do things. You have to be willing to follow His lead and He will not often do things the way that you think that He should, because that He knows so much more than you do. So lay down your logic, your knowledge, your ambitions, and your pride. Seek Him, trust Him, and follow Him... one step at a time.