Today’s word is mettle. The definition of mettle is a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. A synonym would be courage. God’s desire for you and I is to be strong of good courage. In Ephesians 6 Paul wants the reader to be reminded of… to Stand. He uses the word 4 times in Ephesians 6:10-20. In James 4:7, look at the phrase “resist the devil” and what it means to resist. To resist means to stand

I remember seeing a picture of a field of golden wheat ready for harvest but the sky was full of dark storm clouds. John 4:35 says, “Do you not say, four months more than the harvest? I tell you open your eyes and look at the field! They are ripe for the harvest.” Jonathan Cahn said he felt because God’s people had repented and prayed that God was giving America a reprieve, short time to get in the harvest of souls. He said that it was very important to not stop praying. T

The last 8 ½ years have been a real struggle for me. I knew in my mind and even spoke all the positive words to myself and others. Joshua 1:5 tells us, He will never leave me or forsake me, and He didn’t. I know Jesus has walked each day with me, cried with me and hurt with me. He is my Jehovah Jireh, my provider. He has provided for my every need, with neighbors, my church, family and friends. There is not a need He has not taken care of, huge or small. But, the hole

“And there came an angel of the Lord, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abi–ezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.” Judges 6:11 KJV The Israelites had turned against God. And we're being oppressed, the scripture tells what happened in Judges 6. But it says that the Israelites cried out to God. This is so important because it shows us that God is always listening. When they turned to God

The word for today is Equip. When you think of a drill sergeant, a surgeon and a fisherman, what do these all have in common? The Greek word Katartizo (Kah tar TIDZ oh) describes at least part of the work of each profession. The word means to: · Train and equip soldiers · Set a broken bone · Mend Nets The basic thought here is to set in working order and be prepared for service. The dictionary definition of equip is: · To furnish for service or action by appropriate provis