by Garris Elkins | Jan 17, 2016 | Kingdom of God, Prophecy, Truth
Some people believe God has assigned them as watchmen on the wall. In that assignment they feel their primary job is to announce what is approaching. Isaiah the prophet wrote just the opposite. He said, “O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls;...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 8, 2016 | Courage, Faith, Hope, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Power, Promise, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
One of the most powerful things we can do is speak a word of hope no matter what is taking place in the world. We can speak these words of hope with confidence because God is always winning and His Kingdom is always advancing. A word of hope is birthed from that...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 7, 2016 | Eternity, Future, Hope, Kingdom of God
At some point in our lives we will cross the halfway mark of our personal longevity where we will come to realize our remaining days are less than those that came before. This is a line whose date and position is known only by God. Somewhere in our approach to...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 6, 2016 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Destiny, Dreams, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Pride, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
This week, as I prayed for the leaders of churches, denominations and religious organizations, I saw them coming together in a most unusual way. As the image developed, I saw the Lord imbedding magnets of fellowship in one shoulder and plates of receptive steel in the...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 5, 2016 | Courage, Faithfulness, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Humility, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Power, Pride, Prophecy, Revelation, Word
As young Samuel learned to speak for the Lord the scripture says of him, “As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him, and everything Samuel said proved to be reliable.” (I Samuel 3:19) God is not looking for spectacular people – He is looking for people who are...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 4, 2016 | Destiny, Family, Favor, Fear, Forgiveenss, Freedom, Honor, Integrity, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Pride, Reconciliation, Repentance, Truth
Many of you have been around people who can barely contain their feeling of disdain toward you. You leave these encounters feeling dishonored. What makes the word “disdain” so demeaning is discovering its dictionary meaning – “the feeling that someone or...