Jeremiah tells us what happens to those who trust in man and refuse to obey the Lord: “Thus says the Lord: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall...

The champions recorded in the Bible experienced great difficulty, even impossible situations, yet they prevailed in the most difficult of times. These were ordinary men and women who, during hard times, triumphed over every obstacle when they obeyed the Lord’s...

We can understand God’s attitude toward abundance as demonstrated in the very first miracle Jesus performed: it was a miracle of abundance. It was during a wedding feast in Cana, and the host had run out of wine to serve his guests. Jesus’ mother told Him about the...

Abram is called the father of faith. He walked in the kind of faith that is a model to all generations—the faith that pleased God. He believed that his covenant with God would bring him increase, and for the rest of his life he saw that increase come to him. In...

Whenever we speak about covenants, we must always look back to the covenant between God and Abram. One of the first things God spoke to Abram was: “I will bless you” (see Genesis 12:1). These words have been at the very heart of God’s desire for all men and women....

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no...

Our first priority in life is to increase in our relationship with God. Our second priority is to our personal self-esteem. It is hard to obtain and to maintain a breakthrough if we do not see ourselves in the light of God’s Word. Our third priority is to prosper...

As God led the children of Israel through the wilderness, He spoke to them in detail about the Promised Land. In Deuteronomy 8:9, He said, “A land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing” (NKJV). This land was a place where...

For years, it was believed that no one would ever run one mile in under four minutes. Many had tried, but everyone failed. Most believed that the human body could not be developed to break that barrier. Roger Bannister, however, was different. He didn’t let that...

One of the greatest personal battles recorded in the Bible is between David and Goliath. David was just a young shepherd. He was not trained in combat. Goliath was a seasoned warrior and the most outstanding fighter in the entire Philistine army. It was...

The attitude of a good soldier is one of a warrior—ready for war and committed to win that war. Notice what Ephesians 6:10-13 in the J. B. Phillips says: In conclusion, be strong—not in yourselves but in the Lord, in the power of his boundless resource. Put on...

There is a mighty army of people who are rising up with an attitude! Their mission is to search out and destroy every stronghold and trap the enemy has put before them. They are born to fight and born to conquer! This mighty army is the Body of Christ with an...