In 1 Peter chapter 5 the devil is called the adversary and is compared to a roaring lion. The devil threatens, the devil growls, and the devil scares you, but he has no power—only his attempt to threaten you in your world.

God created us in His image with dignity and purpose. He created us to experience His love. He entrusted us with His authority and only required one thing from us: that we in turn would trust and believe His words to us.

What God has written in your heart, when spoken from your lips, is like a spiritual magnet that draws the favor, circumstances, and people necessary to see it fulfilled. Temporary course changes, shortages, shrinkage, or setback will not affect future fulfillment!

Jesus can suddenly stand in our midst. He is alive, His presence is within, and He has a long history of showing up in the midst of our messiest situations. Let us live with an expectation of His presence!

What compels us to go continue going to the hurting peoples of the world? Our confidence in the resurrected Lord that His will has not changed, His plan for man has not changed, His power has not changed, and His love has not changed!

When you are born of God and carry His Spirit in you, you consider things with an eternal viewpoint. You value things that others might consider foolish. Celebrate your difference!

Haste has ruined many a budding love story and many prosperous business partnerships. We live with a God who has planned the universe, and He has some long range plans for you. Build your life with an expectation that He is building it with you—don’t get in a hurry and take the detour of mistakes!

God is for me! Who can be against me? With these words ringing in your ears, I challenge you today to get up and get going! You are the only one who can—no one else can do it for you!

Remember that we must keep God’s ways. God’s way is the LOVE way! What does love say? It does not remember a wrongful hurt. It does not seek its own. It is not easily provoked. It speaks no evil. Love does not envy. Love is kind. Love endures all things. Love is the force from which faith flows! No love—no faith!

Regardless of how difficult the crisis is that you may be facing, continue on! God will guide you in your everyday affairs. He is committed to you more than you could ever commit to Him!