We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. 1 John 4:16 (NLT)‍ Tomorrow, on Jesus’ birthday, remember why He came. It was for love Jesus came to restore our love relationship with God—both because God wants to be loved by us and because we need His love.   When Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden, they were confident and secure in the self-worth they derived from God’s love. Even after they disobeyed God, He still loved them, but they lost touch with that love. Instead of confidently walking and talking with God every day, they began to hide from Him in fear.   Today, many believers still feel the need to hide from God, …

We are gardeners and field workers laboring with God. You are the vineyard, the garden, the house where God dwells. 1 Corinthians 3:9 (VOICE) God doesn’t work alone on this Earth, and neither do we. He chooses to partner with us and make us co-labourers with Him.   When you work alone, you are limited to your own strength and finite results. But when you work with God, what you build has eternal value. Not only that, but every area of your life that’s built on the foundation of Jesus will begin to grow and increase.    God wants to bring you incredible blessing, favour and abundance. Whenever evil occurrences take place that try to steal, kill or destroy, you can believe and declare that the situation will …

Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed. Psalm 85:10 (NKJV) Today’s verse gives us a powerful look at what happened when Jesus went to the cross. As He took our punishment, God’s justice and mercy were fulfilled at the same time. Righteousness and peace became available to us.   Now under this new covenant, we as believers walk in the incredible power of God. If the heroes of the Old Testament like Gideon, Moses, David and Esther could see us now, they would be in shock at the ability we have. These people had to face lions, giants and evil kings without the nature of God in their spirit. They didn’t have direct access to His peace, strength and joy like we …

So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30 (NKJV) Over the last few days, we’ve seen how God wants to do mighty things on this planet, but He needs to partner with people. All through the Word you’ll find stories of God looking for someone to “stand in the gap.”   One example is the life of Gideon. When hordes of Midianites were destroying the Israelites’ land, God could have sent an army of angels to defeat them. But instead, He picked Gideon, a timid young man with an inferiority complex. God then took the time to …

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT) Today’s verse says God works everything for good. If that’s true, why do bad things sometimes happen in our lives?  It’s important to realize two things. First, we live in a fallen world. And secondly, while Jesus qualifies you for every promise in God’s Word, you still have a part to play. Why? Because authority was given to mankind.   That’s why prayer is crucial. It’s the way you and I partner with God to accomplish His plans on this planet. The Word is full of verses about praying for God’s will to be done (Matthew …