When we encounter Jesus He always gives us a way for positive change, healing, restoration, peace, promotion, etc... We have a responsibility to open our hearts and minds to be changed by the Word of God. He does the work as we remain open.

The results Jesus walked in were simply a byproduct of His 24-hour-a-day fellowship with the Holy Spirit. This fellowship kept Him in the right mindset to do what the Father was doing and say what the Father was saying. We have the same opportunity for intimacy with the Holy Spirit that Jesus had. He wants a constant fellowship and relationship with us throughout the day.

The Lord may lead us to do some unusual things in the expression of our faith. He often leads us in very practical steps forward into Our receiving of His promises. It is important for us to not allow anything to get in the way of our time with Him in His Word.

The answer is, “Yes!” When we ask something of the Lord, based on the promises in His Word, He answers, “Yes!” Religion has taught people otherwise. Our part in the process of receiving is to abide in His Word. Many people don’t receive because they won’t prioritize hearing and doing His Word everyday in their lives.

Shame keeps you in your past. Shame is a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt or some kind of shortcoming. God wants you free of it. Jesus despised the shame of the cross because of the joy set before Him. That joy was you!

Sometimes we get too idealistic in our approach to God. He is faithful to accomplish His Word in our lives, however, the answers may not always come exactly the way that we are expecting. Mary was highly favored by the Lord. That is also true of every believer. We can expect God to move in our lives when we place a demand on the favor He has given to us.

When you don’t believe you are loved you can’t experience the full benefits of Love. God wants you to know you are loved. He is committed to your freedom of choice so that He can reward you for choosing Him and His ways.

We are to really experience the truths contained in scripture in our lives, not just obtain "head knowledge" of it. The bible teaches we were crucified with Christ, buried and raised with Him.

When we are in need of wisdom all we have to do is ask God for it. He will begin by giving us opportunities to have relationships with Godly people. Sometimes we need to avoid unwise relationships and seek out new relationships that will influence us toward the way of wisdom.

When Joshua was commissioned to lead the Israelites into their promised land he was commanded to speak the Word and meditate in it "day and night." This would make him successful. We need to follow his example.