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Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 (ESV).  Paul calls us to take up the spiritual armor God has given us for a spiritual battle. We are to use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil so that after the battle, we will still be standing firm, standing clothed in Christ, advancing the kingdom of God on earth. The battle has already been won; Jesus has already given us th[...]

When we hear testimony, it is usually what God has done in our place of need, but what happens when things have not turned out how you hoped, believed or prayed? When disappointment rolls in on how you thought it should be but isn’t! We are often asked this question on Heartstrong. We all have lived through disappointment at some point in our lives or another. I recall two that came to mind: when I had limited God to how I hoped it would be instead of His will, which encompasses much more than my wants. As[...]

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 (ESV). Paul calls us to take up the spiritual armor God has given us for a spiritual battle. We are to use every piece of God's armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil so that after the battle, we will still be standing firm, standing clothed in Christ, advancing the kingdom of God on earth. The battle has already been won, Jesus has already given us the victor[...]

Jesus responded, “Beloved daughter, your faith in Me released your healing. Go with My peace.” Luke 8:43 (TPT). In just a few verses, this woman enters the text unnamed, labelled unclean, treated as an outcast, and leaves healed and made whole; from rejected to belonging, under the law to covered by grace. She has suffered for 12 years, with an issue of blood day in and day out, weak in strength, drained, and yet she will not give up, determined to reach Jesus through a pressing shoving crowd. Her alime[...]

"For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this!" Esther 4:14 (NKJV). As we arise into all God has called us to, I am encouraged and challenged in this particular passage of scripture about a young woman God prepared and positioned to be an influence in her generation, Esther. Her people were to be destroyed by Haman, and[...]

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God?  You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.  So, honor God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." 1 Corinthians.6:19-20) (ESV).  Paul piques our interest by asking, "Do you not know" as if we had missed something before. He then reminds us by giving a more precise understanding, explaining the context of a lifestyle of purity: Yielded to the Spirit in holiness and a union th[...]

 21 Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" 25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. 26 So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord. Lamentations 3:21-26 (NLT). Jeremiah saw hope in the midst of lamenting all the sin, sor[...]

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 ESV.  Paul calls us to take up the spiritual armor God has given us for a spiritual battle, we are to use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm, standing clothed in Christ, advancing the kingdom of God on the earth, the battle has already been won, Jesus has already given[...]

"So do not fear, for I AM with you; do not be dismayed, for I AM your God, I WILL Strengthen you and Help you; I WILL uphold you with My righteous right hand."  Isaiah 41:10 NIV (emphasis mine).  Selah! God's presence is so real! In the tenderness of His heart towards His children, God assures us not to fear and reminds us of His presence, full of love and glory. Let's reread it! Be still and listen; let the truth of His Word lift our focus up, to behold the One exalted above every situation and circums[...]

Jesus responded, “Beloved daughter, your faith in Me released your healing. Go with My peace.” Luke 8:43 (TPT) In just a few verses, this woman enters the text unnamed, labelled unclean, treated an outcast, and leaves healed and made whole, from rejection to belonging, under the law covered by grace. She has suffered for 12 years, with an issue of blood day in and day out, weak in strength, drained, and yet she will not give up, determined to reach Jesus through a pressing shoving crowd. Her ailment has[...]