"And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force" (Matt. 11:12 NKJ). This verse is an encouragement to intercessors. The word violent speaks volumes to us. A violent person is defined as "one...

"Thy visitation has preserved my spirit" (Job 10:12). There are several reasons for the Lord's visitation: 1) The Lord visits us as a doctor makes a house call. The doctor does not come to see us for social purposes. His coming is not for afternoon tea with...

"For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God..." (2 Cor. 1:20 NKJ). The test of validity of a promise is its performance. In Luke 1:45 we are told in essence: "...There will be a fulfillment of those things promised you by the...

"Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion..." (Ps. 65:1 NKJ). The original Hebrew version of this verse reads: "Praise is silent before You, O God, in Zion...." This "silent praise" (as one writer has defined it) is not a resignation or a submission. It is a silence...

"If two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven" (Matt. 18:19 NKJ). In giving us this promise of answered prayer, Jesus used a musical term. In the original Greek the word translated agree is...

"Now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places" (Eph. 3:10 NKJ). This word manifold is very interesting. It is the word used in the Septuagint to describe Joseph's coat of many colors....

"The Joy of the Lord is your strength" (Neh. 8:10 NKJ). This word translated strength has a military connotation. The original Hebrew word is ma'owz (maw-cze') and indicates a fortified place, a citadel, a place of defense or a stronghold. Thus, the joy of the Lord...

"I will work and who can hinder or reverse it?" (Isa. 43:13 AMP). For the Christian, deliverances and answers to prayer are always a result of divine intervention. Waiting for the answer to come, however, can cause spiritual tension. Especially when the answer is...

"For we are His workmanship..." (Eph. 2:10 NKJ). The original Greek word translated workmanship in this verse is poiema (poy'-ay-mah), from which we derive our English word poem. Thus, in a sense, this verse tells us that we Christians are God's "poetry." As...

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13 NKJ). This statement of faith by the Apostle Paul carries with it an assurance of "in-strengthening" for every child of God. The Greek word translated strengthens in this verse is endunamoo...

"The year of My redeemed has come" (Isa. 63:4 NKJ). It is great to start the new year with hopes, aspirations, and dreams. We are highly motivated at the beginning of each new year thinking that perhaps this is the year "our ship will come in." Solomon expressed it...

"...As your days, so shall be your strength be" (Deut. 33:25 NKJV). You and I are equal to any demands put upon us. Life presents many trying situations which can drain our resources and leave us depleted. This promise assures us that life will not leave us like an...