A major revelation in the Book of Ruth is the power of Redemption. The verb ‘redeem’ means ‘to buy back and to protect; repurchase; to get or win back; to free from captivity by payment of ransom; to free from what distresses or harms; to release from blame or debt; to free from consequences; to…
Today’s Chef Special: “FRUITFUL IN AFFLICTION”
Joseph was the second youngest of Jacob’s sons and his father’s favorite. Genesis 37:3-4, “Now Israel LOVED JOSEPH MORE THAN ALL HIS CHILDREN because he was the son of his old age, and he made him a [distinctive] long tunic with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father LOVED [JOSEPH] MORE THAN ALL OF…
Today’s Chef Special: “MAN’S CONDITIONAL LOVE VS. GOD’S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE”
Genesis 29:31-35, “And when the Lord saw that Leah was despised, He made her able to bear children, but Rachel was barren. And Leah became pregnant and bore a son and named him Reuben [See, a son!]; for she said, Because the Lord has seen my humiliation and affliction; NOW MY HUSBAND WILL LOVE ME. [Leah] became pregnant…
Today’s Chef Special: “WALK WITH GOD!”
Genesis 5:21-24, “When Enoch was 65 years old, Methuselah was born. ENOCH WALKED [IN HABITUAL FELLOWSHIP] WITH GOD after the birth of Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were 365 years. AND ENOCH WALKED [IN HABITUAL FELLOWSHIP] WITH GOD; AND HE WAS NOT, FOR GOD TOOK HIM [HOME WITH…
Today’s Chef Special: “THE REALITY OF YOUR ENEMY!”
1 Peter 5:8-11, “Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the…
Today’s Chef Special: “An Assignment at the Well”
John 4:1-42, “Now when the Lord knew (learned, became aware) that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John—Though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples—He left Judea and returned to Galilee. It was necessary for Him to go through Samaria. And in doing so, He arrived at…
Today’s Chef Special: “FREEDOM PRINCIPLES FOR DAILY USE”
The following steps are suggested for daily use to help you as you grow in Christ and continue in your spiritual authority to walk in freedom and exercise power over the enemy. CONFESS SIN IMMEDIATELY. MEMORIZE 1 JOHN 1:9, AND KEEP THIS VERSE ALIVE IN YOUR SPIRIT. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful…
Today’s Chef Special: “GIVE GOD YOUR VERY BEST!”
Elijah fought in a spiritual war similar to ours. In his battle for the soul of Israel, he stood against the wiles of Jezebel and her husband, King Ahab. Yet his most intense battle was not against visible foes but against personal discouragement. As bold as Elijah was, he lived as a fugitive, moving in…
Today’s Chef Special: “BELIEVE IN YOUR MIND THAT YOU CAN DO IT!”
EVERY BATTLE IS WON OR LOST IN THE AREA OF YOUR MIND! One of the most heartbreaking stories of the Old Testament is told in Numbers when the Israelites disobeyed God by refusing to take possession of the land He had prepared for them. Because they saw themselves as small and weak – they believed…
Today’s Chef Special: “MASTERING SELF-CONTROL”
I Peter 1:13, “So prepare your minds for action and EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.” (NLT) There is no need for a general if there is no army. There is no discipline in the ranks if there…
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