Who Has the Authority Now?

In Romans 8:37 Paul said, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” What does this mean to be more than a conqueror? A person who is more than a conqueror is someone who didn’t have to fight the battle but gets to enjoy all the benefits of the

God’s Plan and Timing for You

“Let the children of Israel keep the Passover at its appointed time. On the fourteenth day of this month, at twilight, you shall keep it at its appointed time. According to all its rites and ceremonies you shall keep it” (Numbers 9:2,3). God is a God of timing. He is exact in His plans for

Do We Really Need Preachers?

What is the purpose of the ministry gifts? “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12). Years ago I was attending a Bible study at

He is THE God of Glory

Stephen said, “Brethren and fathers, listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran” (Acts 7:2). God is not just a God, but He is the God. This scripture tells us that He is the God of Glory. If You are the God of

Authority Over Fear

A few years ago a lady called me from the basement of her home. She was afraid and under great fear. When I asked her what was wrong, she began to tell me stories of strange things that were happening and of the voices she kept hearing. Although the lady claimed to be a Christian,

Knowing the Limits of Your Authority

In Luke 10, Jesus sent out seventy men to tell the people about the Gospel, the good news. He sent them out in twos, gave them special instructions before going, and told them that the harvest is great, but the laborers are few. He said that He was sending them out as lambs among wolves

Anointed and Walking in Authority

Several decades ago, deep in the Ozarks, my great-grandfather taught school and preached the Word. He was a circuit rider. Much of his education came from a series of books called The Biblical Educator. It is such a blessing for me to now have these books in my possession. At the turn of the century,

Prosperity is the Solution to Lack

Your problem is not your problem. Your problem is not having a solution to your problem. The solution to your problem will render your problem powerless. Looking at your problem, complaining about your problem, and worrying about your problem does not solve your problem. Worry does not remove your problem, but in reality causes it

When You Find Yourself in Times of Trouble

Several years ago, the Beatles wrote a song that talks about what to do when we find ourselves in times of trouble – just let it be. This may be a good philosophy in the world, but for the Christian, it can be the kiss of death. As Christians, if we ignore problems and put

There Are Two Plans for Your Life

There are two plans for your life. God has a plan for you, which is abundant life, and Satan has a plan, which includes defeat. These two plans are diametrically opposed to each other. Notice the contrast in John 10:10 where Jesus said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and