Posts with the category “healing-and-restoration”

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” – 1 John 4:1 NKJVReflection:Because the Holy Spirit dw...  Read More

“And see, now I go bound in the Spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there.” – Acts 20:22 NKJVReflection:Paul went to Jerusalem bound by the Spirit, ready for anything. G...  Read More

“And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.” – Luke 17:14 NKJVReflection:The lepers were healed as they went, not before. Our obedience cannot be conditional on immediate results. The Lord ...  Read More

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” –John 15:4 NKJVReflection:To abide is to dwell in God’s ...  Read More

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’” – John 8:12 NKJVReflection:As we follow Christ, the ...  Read More

 “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ Then He said, ‘Take now your son… and offer him there as a burnt offering.’” – G...  Read More

“Now there were set there six waterpots of stone… Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the waterpots with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim.” – John 2:6-7 NKJVReflection:The servants filled the jars to...  Read More

“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome…” – Nehemiah 4:14. NKJVReflectionDiscouragement can come at us from all sides. Just like Nehemiah, we find ourselves surrounded by “rubb...  Read More

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4 NKJVReflectionChrist within us is greater than every opposition...  Read More

Then Moses said, “I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.” – Exodus 3:3 NKJVReflectionMoses encountered God at the burning bush when he stopped to observe. Likewise...  Read More

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.” – Psalm 37:23 NKJVReflectionLife pressures and distractions often tempt us to compare or shift lanes. Yet God calls us to...  Read More

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” – Isaiah 41:10 NKJVGod’s presence drives...  Read More

Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. - 2 Timothy 4:2 NKJVReflectionWe are always on call for the Lord’s work, whether a...  Read More

"…God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did.” – Romans 4:17 NKJVReflectionGod spoke Abraham’s identity before the promise came to pass. In the same w...  Read More

"…if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.” – 1 John 3:20 NKJVReflectionFeelings of unworthiness can cloud our view of God’s grace. When our hearts condemn us, He...  Read More

"Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!” – Matthew 18:7 NKJVReflectionOffense acts like a snare, luring us into bitterness and div...  Read More

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…" – Psalm 139:14 NKJVReflectionOur focus shapes our perspective. When we fixate on flaws, they grow in our eyes, but God calls us to see His...  Read More

"God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJVReflectionWhen God calls us, He not only calls us out of darkness but into His...  Read More

"God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise…” – 1 Corinthians 1:27 NKJVReflectionFaith sets is apart in a world chasing applause and approval. Standing out for God means r...  Read More

"The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” – Proverbs 4:18 NKJVReflectionThe enemy tempts us toward extremes—condemnation or pride—each pulling us ...  Read More

"My son, give attention to my words…keep them in the midst of your heart.” – Proverbs 4:20-21 NKJVReflectionIn a world filled with noise, countless voices compete for our attention and allegiance. Som...  Read More

"Lift your eyes now and look…for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.” – Genesis 13:14-15 NKJVReflectionSeparation often precedes blessing. As God led Abram to lift h...  Read More

"A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house.” Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief." – Matthew 13:57–58 NKJVReflectionJesus’ own homet...  Read More

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19 NKJVReflectionThere are ments we feel depleted—of strength, patience, even hope. Our lack r...  Read More

"The one who breaks open will come up before them; They will break out, Pass through the gate, And go out by it; The king will pass before them, With the Lord at their head.” – Micah 2:13 NKJVReflecti...  Read More

"Then they cry out to the LORD in their trouble, And He brings them out of their distresses. He calms the storm, So that its waves are still." – Psalm 107:28-29 NKJVReflectionGod treasures every tear ...  Read More

"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin." – Matthew 6:28 NKJVReflectionJust as God tends to the lilies of the field, He faithfully cares for every detail of our li...  Read More

He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. – Psalm 62:2 NKJVReflectionFalse accusations aim to steal our peace and provoke us into defense.Jesus’ silence befo...  Read More

There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many? – John 6:9 NKJVReflectionDoubt often begins with a “but”—a limitation we see in our circumstances. W...  Read More

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’ – Psalm 91:1-2 ...  Read More

But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, “The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the king...  Read More

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 NKJVReflectionThe enemy loves to trap us in the regrets of yesterday or fears about tomorrow, stealing the joy of today. We...  Read More

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. – 2 Timothy 2:22 KJVReflectionThe Holy Spirit gives us discernment and c...  Read More

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” – John 8:32 NKJVReflectionAs we grow in our identity in Christ, God’s unconditional love frees us from the need to pretend, perform, o...  Read More

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. – John 8:31–32 KJVRefle...  Read More

But He turned and rebuked them, and said, “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of.” – Luke 9:55 NKJVReflectionWhen rejection strikes, it can awaken emotional reactions and cloud spiritual cl...  Read More

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” - Romans 8:14 nkjvReflectionEvery day, we face voices and influences trying to shape our direction. Some seem helpful, yet not all...  Read More

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)ReflectionHeavy burdens often result from carrying more than we’re meant to bear—our own struggles,...  Read More

 “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” - Matthew 6:27 (NKJV)ReflectionWorry can consume our thoughts like a hamster on a wheel—constantly spinning without moving forward. But Je...  Read More

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” - Matthew 10:16 NKJVReflectionTo walk in spiritual discernment, we must guard our hearts ...  Read More