Matthew 8:5-10 gives us the account of the Centurian who asked Jesus to heal his servant. He told Jesus that He did not have to come to his house only say the word and his servant would be healed because of the power that was at Jesus’ disposal. Jesus responds in verse 10 by saying, “… I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” Great faith is focused on the Father not the circumstance. It is entrenched in the Word of God, it meditates on the Word of God, It is trusting in the promises of God, and trusts in the nature and character of God. Great faith desires to know the ways of God and has discovered the will of God. Great faith is determined to endure no matter what. Our faith needs to remind us who God is, and what He has said. In light of that we need to choose to believe Him no matter what! … READ MORE

We read in Proverbs 14:26, “In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”  Here we are reminded that as we learn of the Lord, we can walk through the circumstance of our lives because we dwell in a powerful confidence that the Lord will do what He says He will do.  This provides for us a place to go when we feel afraid or concerned regarding our plight in life.  What a great God we have that will enable us to find rest in the midst of the storms of life.  What a great God we have who watches and waits with us as we walk through the circumstances that seem overwhelming.  May we learn to rest in His strength when we are weak.… READ MORE

Revelation 19:5 tells us that the day will come when all in heaven will challenge those there to “Praise our God.” Yet, we should ask ourselves why should we wait? Our God is a great God who has carried us through the circumstances of our lives. God’s working began in our lives the moment of our conception, and has continued throughout our lives. Why wait until we get to heaven, may we shout out loud now what the Lord has done for us. Take the time today to share of God’s goodness and grace to you through the circumstances that He has carried you through! … READ MORE