by Apostle Gabriel Cross
Love is the New Deliverance. If you want someone to change or be touched, simply Love them like the Father loves you.
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Posted in Love | Tags: Bible, blessing, Christianity, encouragement, faith, favor, Holy, inspiration, life, lifestyle, love of God, Supernatural
by Hazel Straub
Yahweh is our shepherd and has promised that we will not lack. He guides and leads us into good pasture and to still water. We need to trust and follow his voice, when he asks us to take a step of faith and move from our old pasture. We have to trust him for excellent provision, as we leave the familiar. Procrastination and loving to do things our way have to go.
Many times we miss out on our blessings because we refuse to leave our comfort and follow his voice into unknown territory. When we listen and follow his voice, abundant provision above what we could imagine is ours. His presence goes with us and we can handle difficulty with ease, resting in his love. We leave the past behind us and have room to receive the precious gifts he has for us today.
Trust the Good Shepherd and follow where he leads!
Yahweh is my best friend and my shepherd. I always have more than enough. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. That’s where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me the right path and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name. Even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near. (Psalm 23:1-4 TPT)
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Posted in encouragement | Tags: Bible, blessing, Christianity, devotion, encouragement, faith, God, inspiration, life, lifestyle, provision, trust, Yahweh
by Hazel Straub
God calls us to live in his presence through his son, Jesus. He gives us abundant life but we must receive it. Too often we let doubt and unbelief rule and merely survive not thrive. Instead, when we trust in God, rivers of living water will flow out of us, bringing life.
The words of our mouth come out of our heart. When we agree with God, the words we speak bring vibrant life and agree with his Word. Meditate on and speak his words over your life. They are life to your body, soul and spirit.
Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil. It shall be health to your nerves and sinews, and marrow and moistening to your bones. (Proverbs 3:5-8 AMPC)
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Posted in Faith | Tags: Bible, Doubt, encouragement, faith, God, heart, inspiration, Jesus, life, lifestyle, Praise and Worship, Word of God
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
Grace is the miracle working antidote for the poisonous injurious effects of sin, and Love is the cure-all for the paralyzing suggestions of fear, and mercy always disarms and renders void the antagonizing plots of self-sabotage. Extraordinary Grace, Incomparable Love, and Notable Miracles of Mercy be yours this day…Selah
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by Hazel Straub
What defines you? Is it your failures or successes? Everyone fails at some time. See what you can learn from it and move forward. Thomas Edison failed the first 1000 times before he successfully invented the light bulb. He made the choice to see the failures, as steps towards reaching his goal. Fear paralyzes, however, a change of perspective brings success, when we rely on God, as our provider and help. We choose how we view life.
Your attitude determines the outcome. Focus your eyes on Jesus, not the problems. When you fall, get back up, let Jesus encourage you and move forward.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. (Hebrews 12:1-3 NLT)
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Posted in encouragement | Tags: Bible, discouragement, encouragement, faith, God, Jesus, life, lifestyle, love, love of God, Relationships
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
It isn’t enough to know you’re redeemed, live as the redeemed. When the enemy reminds you of your past, remind him of your blood redemption.
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Posted in Faith | Tags: Bible, Christ, Christianity, devotional, encouragement, faith, Grace, inspiration, Jesus, life, lifestyle, Redeemed
Fear Not!!!
by Hazel Straub
What is really happening in our world? There is so much more to this life than what our physical eyes see. Ancient Israel had a prophet named Elisha, who would tell the Israelite king, where the enemy planned to attack. The attack would then be unsuccessful. (2 Kings 6: 8-23) The enemy king thought he had a traitor but learned it was the prophet of God, who was told by God, what the enemy king said, in his bedroom. So the enemy sent his troops to surround the city where Elisha was, as they hoped to capture him. Elisha’s servant was afraid when he saw the city surrounded, by an army with horses and chariots.
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (2 Kings 6:16-17 NIV)
Elisha was not worried because of his close relationship with God and dependence on him. He prayed and the enemy soldiers became blind and were led into the city. They got their sight back and were sent home. Then the raids from that enemy ceased.
Know that God protects us with angel armies that are greater than those with the enemy. Press into God in greater intimacy, listening to his Word, praying and listening for his response. Believers do not need to fear because God is for us and turns the bad into good. God is the same today as yesterday and forever. He loves, protects, speaks, helps, and answers today.
Lord, open our eyes so we may see the truth! God is with you.
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Posted in encouragement | Tags: Bible, Christianity, devotion, faith, fear, God, hope, inspiration, Jesus, love, Prayer
by Apostle Gabriel Cross
When You divinely learn how to celebrate your DIVERSITY, your DESTINY, and your own IDENTITY, you kill the spirits of insecurity, jealousy, and comparison. Celebrate Yourself in the LORD!
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Posted in encouragement | Tags: Bible, destiny, encouragement, faith, God, identity, insecurity, Jesus, life, love, Relationships, self acceptance
by Hazel Straub
No matter what emotions you feel, God loves each one and has angels working on your behalf. Many times we walk through life and do not realize how many times our lives are spared. Even in difficult times, God’s protective hand works on your behalf, even though you might not perceive it.
The enemy of our souls, according to Jesus in John 10:10, comes to steal, kill, and destroy but Jesus gives us life more abundantly. He preserves us in the midst of a pandemic, from evil, and provides us with his tender care. Our lives are preserved, until our earth time is completed.
Thank you Daddy God, for your tender care and for sending angels to protect and preserve us!
Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!] (Hebrews 1:14 AMP)
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Posted in Faith | Tags: angels, Bible, blessing, Christianity, encouragement, faith, God, hope, inspiration, joy, life, love
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