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"Tarry...until you are endued with power from on high." Lk 24:49 NKJV

You may be educated, experienced, and talented, but you will never fulfill God's purposes for your life until you're "endued with power from on high." Read these two Scriptures: (1) "I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high" (v.

49 NKJV). (2) "When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting ...And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit" (Ac 2:1-2, 4 NKJV). The transformation was amazing! Peter, who had just denied Jesus, stood before the crowd and preached the gospel to them. Did he get results? Yes. "That day about three thousand souls were added to them" (v. 41 NKJV). And the power they had just received was also their source of strength when they faced hardship and persecution. "When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness" (Ac 4:31 NKJV). This wasn't a onetime experience; they were continually filled with the Holy Spirit. You say, "I'm not good enough to be filled with God's Spirit. Jesus said, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!" (Lk 11:13

NKJV). Today ask God to fill you with His Spirit, and He will.

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The spirit of Jacob their father revived." Ge

45:27 NKJV

If the dream you believe God gave you seems dead, read this: "And they told him, saying, 'Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.' And Jacob's heart stood still, because he did not believe them. But...when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived" (vv. 26-27 NKJV). For years Jacob believed his son, the dreamer, was dead. But it was a lie. In his old age, wagons loaded with riches came to carrv him back to see his son who was now the prince of Egypt. Notice, when Jacob first heard it, "he did not believe them" (v. 26

NKJV). When you have lived in defeat and discouragement for years, it's hard to anticipate victory. No problem; God is patient. He will keep working with you. He will demonstrate His grace and goodness in such a way that you will start to trust Him again: "When he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived" (v. 27 NKJV). Don't believe your dream is dead and will never be fulfilled. And don't believe those who tell you that you're too old to fulfill the dream God gave you. God can pack more into the last chapters of your life than all those that preceded them. "Your old men [and women] shall dream dreams" (Joel 2:28). God is the giver of dreams. And He doesn't just give them, He resurrects them and empowers you to fulfill them.

It's not too late. You're not too old. What God did for Jacob-He can do for you.

I God is the giver of dreams.

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"Christ died for us." Ro 5:8

If you watched Schindler's List, you probably came away asking, "How could they do it?" The showers... the ovens...the smokestacks belching out human ashes. Trains arriving every day with mothers, fathers, children, and old people-herded like cattle on the way to a slaughterhouse. And worst of all-soldiers who carried out orders without a shrug of conscience. How could they do it? The answer is sin! And if you think Hitler and his henchmen had a corner on it, think again! David says, "I was brought forth in iniquities, and in sin my mother conceived me" (Ps 51:5 NAS). His own sordid chapter of adultery and murder confirms that. Read this résumé; it describes each of us: "They've all taken the wrong turn.. all wandered down blind alleys..

Their throats are gaping graves, their tongues slick as mud slides...They open their mouths and pollute the air. They race for the honor of sinner-of-the-year" (Ro 3:12-15 MSG). If God did an evaluation on any one of us, that would be it. And you must understand that in order to appreciate this: "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Ro 5:8

NKJV). When you read that Scripture, the question changes to, "How could He do it?" Thank God we didn't get what we deserved -punishment. We got what we needed--grace! Hymnist William R. Newell wrote, "Oh, the love that drew salvation's plan! Oh, the grace that brought it down to man! Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!" Take a moment today and thank God for the grace that redeemed you. It's what Good Friday is all about.

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"While he was still speaking, a rooster crowed."

Lk 22:60 NAS

The Bible says: "While he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, 'Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.' And he went out and wept bitterly" (vv. 60-62 NAS). Before God entrusts you with a great assignment, He will permit Satan to test you. Why? To reveal your weaknesses and strengthen you in those areas. God will allow you to fail in a smaller sphere to keep you from messing up in a larger one, hurting not only yourself but others too. One of the wonders of the Christian life is that Jesus can take rubble and build something beautiful out of it. Peter promised never to deny Jesus, but by the time the rooster crowed, he had already done it three times. Repeated failure! Can you relate? You said you wouldn't lose your temper, but you did.

Cock-a-doodle-doo! You said you wouldn't give in to temptation, but you did. Cock-a-doodle-doo!

When does a rooster crow? Early in the morning.

Good news! That means the rooster announces the beginning of a brand new day. After his worst night of failure, the sun came up for Peter. And it will come up for you too. By God's grace you can start your life over any day you choose to. Today you can repent of your sin and go on to do great things for the Lord. Peter ended up winning multitudes to Christ and leading the church. So no matter how badly you have failed, God will forgive you, restore you, and redirect your steps.

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"I have prayed for you, that your faith will not fail." Lk 22:32 NAS

God wants you to do His will, but you'll never reach the place of spiritual maturitv in which vou're

"Satan-free." You can overcome him, but you can't eliminate him. Look at Peter. He had only one gear: overdrive. He was always in the middle of everything that was going on, but he wasn't always on top of things. The man who ended up leading the church, first denied being a disciple of Jesus. Pretty shocking, eh? But nothing about us surprises God.

He doesn't call you and say, "I hope you're the right person." No; Jesus told Peter, "Satan has demanded...to sift vou like wheat: but I have praved for you, that your faith may not fail" (vv. 31-32

NAS). Isn't that an amazing revelation? Even when you don't know how to pray for yourself, Jesus is praying for you. "He ever liveth to make intercession for them" (Heb 7:25). Jesus told Peter, "When...you have turned again, strengthen your brothers" (Lk

22:32 NAS. Out of the mess you're in today can come a ministry to others. Not only can God turn your life around, He can use you to turn the lives of others around too. And one more thing: God isn't apt to think you're worth "sifting" if you aren't doing something right in the first place. Sifting is a method of purifying, of straining out the debris and refining what remains. That means there had to be something worth salvaging in you at the outset.

Today God is calling you. Don't waste another moment; surrender your life to Him.

I Sifting is a method of purifying.

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"I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee." Jer 1:5

The word "sanctified" means "to be set apart for the exclusive use of." The word "ordained" means

"ordered according to a plan." Here are two things you need to know: God doesn't waste anything He created, and He doesn't waste anything He can use.

Before you were saved, God permitted experiences, both good and bad, that were equipping you for what He had in mind. That includes who your parents were, the places they came from, where you were educated, the number of years you spent in school, the jobs you held, and the training you received. It also includes things God put inside you at the time of your birth, even though some of those things may have seemed to work against you while you were growing up. Do you hold on to ideas like a pit bull? God can use that. Do you enjoy poring through books and research? God can use that. Are you quick to confront, excited to run right at the enemy? God can use that. Today you may feel like you're in the wrong place, doing the wrong things, with the wrong people. You may be wondering how you're going to dig yourself out of the hole or turn your life around. And truthfully, the answer may be that you can't. But God can! He makes miracles out of mistakes. So, give Him the things in your life that aren't so good, the things you're not proud of, and say, "Lord, here they are. I wish my life was different, but it's not. I wish I could change it, but I can't." Then let God go to work.

God makes miracles out of mistakes.

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"The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them." Pr 20:7 NLT

Here are six ingredients which are always found in lasting success: (1) Information. If you don't stay informed, you will be left behind. (2) Intuition. This is sometimes referred to as "to know in your knower." (3) Initiative. This is when you are willing to step out in faith and act on what you know intuitively. (4) Intentionality. This is when you are willing to set specific goals and timelines for reaching them. (5) Intensity. This calls for more than starting power, it requires staying power. (6)

Integrity. This is the glue that holds the previous five things together. And it's rooted in that private life you develop alone with God. We often hear architects, engineers, and builders say, "This building has structural integrity." What do they mean? That the public beauty of a tall skyscraper relies on its private, unseen foundation that is dug deep into the earth and solidly constructed. It is that hidden life of a building that brings structural integrity. Likewise, it's the hidden life of a fruit tree

-the unseen root system that digs deep into the earth-that produces those juicy, delectable fruits.

And so it is with you. Integrity must be rooted in your private life. Don't wait until you're thrust into the public arena before paying attention to your integrity, for then you will have waited until it's too late. Your talent may bring you success, but it takes character to protect and maintain your success. The truth is that when your integrity is rooted in your private world, it's reflected in your personal world, your professional world, and your public world.

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That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." Ps 90:14 NIV

It doesn't help the cause of Christ when His followers go around looking miserable. You say,

"But I have problems." Everybody does. When the apostle Paul was in prison, he wrote, "Rejoice in the Lord always" (Php 4:4 IV). Expressing joy is something you do in spite of your circumstances, not because of them. The Bible says, "With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation" (Isa 12:3

NIV). God has put a well of joy within you, but you have to draw it out and share it with others. Joy is contagious. Happiness travels through relational networks like ripples on a pond. It's so robust, in fact, that it can permeate three degrees of separation. That means your happiness quotient is more likely to increase when a friend of a friend of a friend becomes happy. We hunger for joy. "Satisfy us in the morning," writes the psalmist-but not with more money or power or applause. No, "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days" (Ps 90:14 NIV).

Jovful people make us come alive. The Bible says,

"The joy of the Lord is your strength" (Ne 8:10 NIV).

We love joy, but often we forget how powerful it is.

Joy gives us the strength to resist temptation. It gives us the ability to persevere. It's the Velcro that makes relationships stick. It gives us the energy to love. We don't just need air, food, and water; we need joy. And the person who brings it is like an oasis in a desert land. So today, be joyful.

 Joy is contagious.

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"He will order his angels to protect you wherever you go." Ps 91:11 NLT

In what situation might God send an angel to help you? (1) When those you love and trust have disappointed you. Imagine how Hagar felt. In a joint decision with his wife, Sarah, Abraham got Hagar pregnant in order to try and fulfill God's promise.

Then when Isaac was born a year later, he sent her away without child support. Weeping and believing they would both die, Hagar left baby Ishmael under a tree and walked away. But God sent an angel to tell her that her son was a child of destiny from whom would come a great people (See Ge 21:18).

(2) When vou're facing embarrassment and can't defend yourself. Mary planned to get married first, then have a baby. But God had a different plan. Not only was she facing public humiliation, but according to the law, she should be put to death.

But God sent an angel to vindicate her and tell her that she was in the center of His will (See Lk 1:34-

38. (3) When you're grieving the death of someone you love and fearing for your future. Mary Magdalene loved Jesus more than life itself, so when He died and was buried, she was distraught and heartbroken. That's when God sent an angel to announce: "He is not here: for he is risen" (Mt

28:6). The Bible says, "Some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it" (Heb 13:2 NIV). If you allow it to, a cynical world will make you doubt that God actually loves you so much He would send an angel to help you. But it's true.

"Some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."

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"My God sent his angel, and he shut the moutns of the lions." Da 6:22 NIV

Here are some more situations when God might send an angel to help you. (1) When doing the right thing gets you into trouble. Doing God's will put Daniel in a lions' den, but God brought him out and publicly vindicated him. The king declared, "Every part of my kingdom..must…reverence the God of Daniel. For...his dominion will never end" (v. 26

NIV). (2) When you're tired of battling temptation.

When the urge to pick up a drink, drug, or a cigarette feels overwhelming, or you think the only way out is to lie, or loneliness is driving you into the arms of the wrong person. After Jesus had battled temptation for forty days, the Bible says, "The devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered unto him" (Mt 4:11). (3) When the load you have been called to carry feels too heavy.

Facing the indescribable agony of being crucified on a cross, Jesus prayed the defining prayer of His life:

'Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.' An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him" (Lk

22:42-43 NIV). God will strengthen you through His Word and praver. Sometimes He will send people you know to help you do it. Paul wrote, "We were harassed at every turn conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus" (2Co 7:5-6 NIV). Other times, He will send an angel. Bottom line: When you call on God for help, you can be sure that help is on the way.

I Help is on the way.

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