In Revelation 3:7, God alludes to the power of the shut door. It is significant to understand that the shut door is just as much a move of God as the open one. It is the same mighty hand, and it is the same loving heart. It is an action predetermined by the wisdom of a Father who knows what is best. He does emphatically shut doors. We have not taught enough about the shut door. The mention of the "key of David" in this verse implies that the door is not just shut, but also locked. This is… Continue

SIMPLE OBJECTS



God often uses simple, ordinary objects to accomplish His tasks in the world. It is important only that we be dedicated to Him for His use. What do we have that God can use? Anything and everything is a possible "instrument" for Him.



A staff in Exodus 4:2-4. Moses used it to work miracles before Pharaoh.



Horns: Joshua 6:3-5 - Joshua used it to flatten the walls of Jericho.



A fleece: Judges 6:36-40 - Gideon used it to confirm God's… Continue

Psalm 119:1-11 What sorts of things find their way into our hearts and minds? We are not taking full responsibility for our lives when we expose ourselves to a constant barrage of ungodly words, music, or images. On the other hand, we can fill our hearts and minds with God's Word, and therefore create a defense against some of the evil messages the world sends our way.



The writer of Psalm 119 declared, "I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have… Continue

VICTORY CRY

Joshua 6:20 "So the people shouted when the priests blew the trumpets. And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Then the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city."



The Israelites had waited 40 years to shout the victory cry.

Now they're at the goal. For six days they had followed God's commands and had marched silently around… Continue

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