SOAKED IN NEW WINE

In prayer, I saw an image of believers who had experienced a fresh outpouring of the new wine of God’s Spirit. They did not just taste the new wine. It was poured upon them, drenching them from head to toe in a fresh experience with Jesus. When they returned to the...

CHANGE IS A MESSY AND IMPERFECT PROCESS

Whenever we try to make things right, we will not always do so perfectly. In some of our attempts, we will make a mess before righteous change comes. This is not just in our personal relationships. It affects even how a nation is governed. We are seeing examples of...

THE PURPOSE OF PROPHECY

After Jesus was born, two prophets confirmed His assignment. One prophet was named Simeon, and the other was Anna. Both were advanced in age. Regarding Simeon, it was written that, “The Holy Spirit was on him” (Luke 2: 25). As Simeon waited for the Lord’s...

JUST AS THE LORD HAD COMMANDED

We have been called to follow the presence of God, not our emotions or any human prediction of success. This calling will look and sound strange to those not in an intimate relationship with the Lord. It will reveal the life of someone who has remained faithful to the...

REPORTING FOR DUTY

Before each duty shift, when I worked as a patrol officer, I was required to dress according to department regulations. We called it “gearing up.” My uniform, my badge, and each piece of duty equipment, like my weapon, ammunition, handcuffs, and baton, had to meet...