Pilgrim Reflections

In Matthew 27:50 (NIV), we read that, “…when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.” This was a moment of great agony for the Son of God. All of heaven and all of creation must have gasped in wonder, bewilderment, and amazement. "How could the Lord of life die?” Thankfully, we know why this happened. This devotion is a reminder of why Jesus had to go to the cross. Never again should you accept the lies of hell that you are still in bondage and unforgiveness. While He suffered on this day, we rejoice at the liberty purchased for us. Hallelujah. Please listen to the devotion and share it with your friends.

Our Lord took us one step deeper this morning as we again looked at Abraham and Lot. Unfortunately, they both fell short of God’s holy standard on one important count: “prioritizing family.” We look at their failure, not to judge them, but to learn from them, as this is the whole purpose of Scripture. Listen to today’s devotion and learn what it means to prioritize family integrity.

In today’s devotion, we looked at 7 Lessons from the life of Abram and Lot. Praying that these lessons will help build our faith and guide our pathways so that we not only live according to God’s pattern but we also raise up a generation that does the same, Amen.

God’s will is that we increase and be fruitful according to His pattern. But we need to first hear, believe and then manifest this vision for our lives. The first instruction God gave mankind was to be fruitful and multiply. That command still exists for all who hear the Lord’s voice. Today’s devotion expounds on this theme.

When God is the Chief & Central character in any situation, He speaks His light and goodness into it. Today’s devotion explores what that means.

What is the paradise of God? What was God’s original design for it? What does it represent? What are conditions for entering into it? Why should we yearn for it? These are some questions we try to answer through this sermon. The Lord bless you as you listen. Amen.

Promises are only as useful as the person who makes the promise. Our Lord Jesus Himself gave us seven faithful promises in the Book of Revelation (chapters 2&3). These promises are reliable and dependable. We can build our lives on them. God’s will is not for us to live as defeated people. Do not let the enemy feed you with the lies that portray defeat as inevitable. The victorious life is God’s will for you, and there are promises connected with your victory. Claim it as a right. Listen to this and share with others. Let’s grow the movement of victorious pilgrims. Amen.

This is the second part in the series, “What Really Matters.” I hope this message will help us see what John saw: the four categories of beings who worshipped in heaven, and as we see, may we likewise make this our one most important life priority. Amen.

Diotrephes. What a character!! There is so much to unpack about this man, so much to learn from him. I urge you to listen to this short devotion on him and, hopefully, make a comparison between his life and yours. As I studied his life, I am making new resolutions about my walk with God and my attitude toward others.

The Prosperity Gospel preachers have so abused the term and meaning of prosperity, so much so that serious-minded Christians seem to flee from the term and thereby miss out completely on the Biblical calling of God to prosper His children. This teaching restores the Biblical perspective on prosperity as God intended it to be and provides the right spiritual balance for the topic. As you listen to the 7-aspects of Biblical prosperity, I pray that you can fully embrace God’s call on your life to prosper. Amen.