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Tennessee Chapter of
The S.I.S.T.A.H.S. Ministry
The S.I.S.T.A.H.S. Ministry
DIRECTOR, MINISTER TIFFANY EASLEY
Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument],
and before you were born I separated and set you apart, consecrating you; [and]
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5 AMP)
Minister Tiffany R. Easley, a born administrator and leader, is from Lexington TN. She earned her Baccalaureate degree in May 2002 from Tennessee State University and her dual MBA from American InterContinental University in August 2006. Tiffany was licensed as a minister January 8, 2006 under the leadership of Howard E. Jones, Jr. and ordained in December 2009.
As Tiffany continues to walk out her God-ordained purpose she has began to embrace the scroll anointing that God has placed upon her and has released Psalms of My Spirit (2002), a collaborative work in 2009 entitled Victorious Living for Women with her chapter entitled, Refreshing Wind in the Midst of Your Storm. She is currently working to release her second personal literary work entitled Victorious Affirmations for Women (Spring 2011) and her second collaborative literary work entitled Victorious Living For Mothers (May 2011). As an Minister Tiffany embraces the opportunity to share/teach other about their ability to reign in victory with God as their commander-in-chief. She is a visionary who takes a hold of the need to see the best in everyone and help them identify their god-given gifts/abilities and unfold their divine purpose.
Minister Tiffany has been blessed to become a part of Victorious Living International (VLI) (Cheryl Pullins, Founder & Visionary) as a participating author in their first two collaborative projects entitled, Victorious Living for Women (November 2009) and Victorious Living for Moms (May 2011). She also serves as Public Relations Director of VLIs premier digital magazine live. Tiffanys personal mission can be summed up in the following statements: Fearfully and wonderfully made, created in the image and likeness of God. Tiffany has been charged to impact the world with the message of Victory, one life at a time! She has been empowered to touch the lives of others by embracing their area of brokenness (assisting them to birth new life from their brokenness). Through encouragement/empowerment sessions, book projects, and workshop/conference development, under the auspices of (TRE renee, LLC) and Pursuing Victory Ministries, a non-profit entity, Tiffany will encourage and empower women to Reign in Victory. Instructing all people that it is the Lord their God who goes with them to fight for them against their enemies to give them victory (Deuteronomy 20:4). Tiffany will share the message that We are destined to win with everyone that she comes in contact with. Tiffany will live the victorious life in Christ.
Minister Tiffanys hobbies are music, reading, and traveling. Her favorite quote is dance as though no one is watching, love as though you have never been hurt before, sing as though no one can hear you, live as though heaven is on earth. (Souza) Her favorite scriptures are: Jeremiah 1:5, Luke 4:18-19, I Thessalonians 5:23-24, and Acts 17:28
You can follow Tiffany on Facebook, Twitter, and Network Blogs.
E-mail: livinginpurpose2010@yahoo.com
Follow our blog visit http://www.pursuingvictory.blogspot.com
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Minister Tiffany R. Easley, a born administrator and leader, is from Lexington TN. She earned her Baccalaureate degree in May 2002 from Tennessee State University and her dual MBA from American InterContinental University in August 2006. Tiffany was licensed as a minister January 8, 2006 under the leadership of Howard E. Jones, Jr. and ordained in December 2009.
As Tiffany continues to walk out her God-ordained purpose she has began to embrace the scroll anointing that God has placed upon her and has released Psalms of My Spirit (2002), a collaborative work in 2009 entitled Victorious Living for Women with her chapter entitled, Refreshing Wind in the Midst of Your Storm. She is currently working to release her second personal literary work entitled Victorious Affirmations for Women (Spring 2011) and her second collaborative literary work entitled Victorious Living For Mothers (May 2011). As an Minister Tiffany embraces the opportunity to share/teach other about their ability to reign in victory with God as their commander-in-chief. She is a visionary who takes a hold of the need to see the best in everyone and help them identify their god-given gifts/abilities and unfold their divine purpose.
Minister Tiffany has been blessed to become a part of Victorious Living International (VLI) (Cheryl Pullins, Founder & Visionary) as a participating author in their first two collaborative projects entitled, Victorious Living for Women (November 2009) and Victorious Living for Moms (May 2011). She also serves as Public Relations Director of VLIs premier digital magazine live. Tiffanys personal mission can be summed up in the following statements: Fearfully and wonderfully made, created in the image and likeness of God. Tiffany has been charged to impact the world with the message of Victory, one life at a time! She has been empowered to touch the lives of others by embracing their area of brokenness (assisting them to birth new life from their brokenness). Through encouragement/empowerment sessions, book projects, and workshop/conference development, under the auspices of (TRE renee, LLC) and Pursuing Victory Ministries, a non-profit entity, Tiffany will encourage and empower women to Reign in Victory. Instructing all people that it is the Lord their God who goes with them to fight for them against their enemies to give them victory (Deuteronomy 20:4). Tiffany will share the message that We are destined to win with everyone that she comes in contact with. Tiffany will live the victorious life in Christ.
Minister Tiffanys hobbies are music, reading, and traveling. Her favorite quote is dance as though no one is watching, love as though you have never been hurt before, sing as though no one can hear you, live as though heaven is on earth. (Souza) Her favorite scriptures are: Jeremiah 1:5, Luke 4:18-19, I Thessalonians 5:23-24, and Acts 17:28
You can follow Tiffany on Facebook, Twitter, and Network Blogs.
E-mail: livinginpurpose2010@yahoo.com
Follow our blog visit http://www.pursuingvictory.blogspot.com
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pursuevictory10
Like Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pursuing-Victory-Ministries
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Breakthrough Praise - PRAISE SECURES VICTORY!
Instead of focusing all the time on that situation, on that mountain, START TO PRAISE HIM! God inhabits praise!
READ: Psalm 149:6-9. Here we see the PRAISE, coupled with the declaration of Gods Word, binds the enemy in chains.
The devils most common methods of attack are to bring discouragement, negativity, hopelessness, despair into our lives - to paralyse us from within - to get our eyes off God. If thats what hes about in your life, then the best way to deal with him is to START PRAISING THE LORD. Get your eyes back on the greatness of God and declare His praises. Sing and shout of His love, and His faithfulness, and His goodness, and His mighty power. And you watch the enemy flee. His power of discouragement - HIS LIES - will be broken! Hallelujah!
Praise secures victory!
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Instead of focusing all the time on that situation, on that mountain, START TO PRAISE HIM! God inhabits praise!
READ: Psalm 149:6-9. Here we see the PRAISE, coupled with the declaration of Gods Word, binds the enemy in chains.
The devils most common methods of attack are to bring discouragement, negativity, hopelessness, despair into our lives - to paralyse us from within - to get our eyes off God. If thats what hes about in your life, then the best way to deal with him is to START PRAISING THE LORD. Get your eyes back on the greatness of God and declare His praises. Sing and shout of His love, and His faithfulness, and His goodness, and His mighty power. And you watch the enemy flee. His power of discouragement - HIS LIES - will be broken! Hallelujah!
Praise secures victory!
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Scripture Of The Day: "The Lord said to Moses, 'How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the signs I have performed among them?'" - Numbers 14:11 (NIV)
In Numbers 14:11, "The Lord said to Moses, 'How long will these people treat me with contempt? Will they never believe me, even after all the miraculous signs I have done among them?'
In other words, Children of Israel, how many times have I shown you my power? Why are you acting like this? Youve been here before.
On Easter Sunday little children at churches around the country will recite Easter poems about the power of the Resurrection. We will all celebrate our belief that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose on the third day with all power in His hands.
But I wonder how many of us apply the power of the cross to our everyday lives? How many of us allow what we confess to become real in the midst of our circumstances?
How many of us find ourselves facing familiar situations, and like the children of Israel, like me, and even like my sweet little Ryann, we act as if weve never faced that situation before?
As we prepare to celebrate the cornerstone of our Faith, let us remember that because of the miraculous power of the cross we are no longer victims to the circumstances we face! We can apply the resurrection power to every situation in our lives because we are united with Christ (Ephesians 2:6) and we already have the victory!
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"Do You Have Comeback Power?"
Devotional by Pastor Teresa Coleman
Devotional by Pastor Teresa Coleman
Ephesians 6:10-12
When we go through ups and down, keep praising God. Praising God during bad times will confuse the enemy.
Praise God in good times, when things are going wrong and you feel alone because trouble is on every side. Don't give up keep praising God, when your friends are spitefully misusing you and talking about you. When people are lying on you, when you have berevement in your family, and have lost a mother a father or even a child.
People will laugh at you when they see you praising God and they know the trouble and pain you are going through. Praise God when you're broke. Praise God in advance. Don't let no devil in hell make you stop praising God. You've got to have that come back power. This life will take you through a lot of changes some hard changes.
I'd like to tell you a few things that happened to me since I decided to make Jesus my choice. I have been lied on and talked about. I have taken a lot of beatings and I've even been without eating, but I've never lost a pound because the Lord has never let me down. Life can get so hard it cuts like a knife.
We get lonely and heartbroken with tears all in our eyes. But keep your hand in Jesus' hand and hold on because change is coming. Let's not be so preoccupied with our physical condition, but more preoccupied with our spiritual condition.
"Dont Hold On To Grudges"
Devotional by Pastor Teresa Coleman
Devotional by Pastor Teresa Coleman
"Do not let the sun go down on your wrath." (Ephesians 4:26)
For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.
A sister got into a physical fight with her sister, and the whole experience left her feeling bitter. When her sister wanted to make things right, she refused to listen. In fact, she would not speak to her sister after that fight.
The mother was called, and told about the incident, which grieved her heart that her daughters were at odds with each other and not speaking to each other.
The mother went to the girls to warn them of the consequences of harboring angry and bitterness and holding on to grudges. She said remember, the Bible says, Do not let the sun go down on your wrath, (Ephesians 4:26). Dont you think you should forgive your sister of what happened? It would certainly make me happy and it will also be pleasing to God.
This reminds me of some Christians. Theyre angry at certain people and hold grudges. When they are confronted with their unforgiving attitude and urged to make things right, they sidestep the issue and refuse to heed the clear instruction of the Scripture. True, we cannot change another persons heart, but we are responsible for our own attitude. The Bible says, Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32).
No, we cant keep the sun from going down. But we can keep it from setting−on our anger. And that means we must forgive.
In this case if angry lingers in the hearts of these two individuals then other people are affected by their actions. The siblings of these two can be caught in the middle and families can be torn apart. Come on sisters its not that serious, forgive one another. Tell each other that you love one another and love means never having to say that you are sorry.
A grudge is a heavy burden to carry, let it go!
For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.
A sister got into a physical fight with her sister, and the whole experience left her feeling bitter. When her sister wanted to make things right, she refused to listen. In fact, she would not speak to her sister after that fight.
The mother was called, and told about the incident, which grieved her heart that her daughters were at odds with each other and not speaking to each other.
The mother went to the girls to warn them of the consequences of harboring angry and bitterness and holding on to grudges. She said remember, the Bible says, Do not let the sun go down on your wrath, (Ephesians 4:26). Dont you think you should forgive your sister of what happened? It would certainly make me happy and it will also be pleasing to God.
This reminds me of some Christians. Theyre angry at certain people and hold grudges. When they are confronted with their unforgiving attitude and urged to make things right, they sidestep the issue and refuse to heed the clear instruction of the Scripture. True, we cannot change another persons heart, but we are responsible for our own attitude. The Bible says, Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32).
No, we cant keep the sun from going down. But we can keep it from setting−on our anger. And that means we must forgive.
In this case if angry lingers in the hearts of these two individuals then other people are affected by their actions. The siblings of these two can be caught in the middle and families can be torn apart. Come on sisters its not that serious, forgive one another. Tell each other that you love one another and love means never having to say that you are sorry.
A grudge is a heavy burden to carry, let it go!
Noting is Bigger Than God
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
No matter whats going on in our lives, nothing is bigger than God. Not even death is bigger than God.
Oftentimes we allow our circumstances to defeat us. We allow doubt and fear to creep in and we begin to feel as though God has forgotten about us, because of our suffering or discomfort.
But nothing is too hard for our God, there is nothing that we could be going through that God cant change. Nothing comes through his hands that He cant handle or change.
But we must walk by faith and not by sight (2ndCor5:7), we dont have to see what He is doing, but we must always remember that all things works together for our good and His glory. (Romans 8:28).
So today speak life to your situation knowing that nothing is bigger than our God. Reflect back when the children of Israel, were trying to make it to the promise land, He parted the Red Sea, and saved them from their enemies, so if He did it back then, Hes the same God today and forever more. (Hebrews 13:8)
So today lets make a conscious decision not to focus on our situation because it makes our situation look larger and our God smaller. We serve a big God and he owns a cattle of a thousand hills and we are heirs with God, and Joint Heirs with Christ. If this is indeed the truth, then we can ask Him for anything and it shall be given unto us. (Romans 8:17).
Oftentimes we allow our circumstances to defeat us. We allow doubt and fear to creep in and we begin to feel as though God has forgotten about us, because of our suffering or discomfort.
But nothing is too hard for our God, there is nothing that we could be going through that God cant change. Nothing comes through his hands that He cant handle or change.
But we must walk by faith and not by sight (2ndCor5:7), we dont have to see what He is doing, but we must always remember that all things works together for our good and His glory. (Romans 8:28).
So today speak life to your situation knowing that nothing is bigger than our God. Reflect back when the children of Israel, were trying to make it to the promise land, He parted the Red Sea, and saved them from their enemies, so if He did it back then, Hes the same God today and forever more. (Hebrews 13:8)
So today lets make a conscious decision not to focus on our situation because it makes our situation look larger and our God smaller. We serve a big God and he owns a cattle of a thousand hills and we are heirs with God, and Joint Heirs with Christ. If this is indeed the truth, then we can ask Him for anything and it shall be given unto us. (Romans 8:17).
Love Is the Most Powerful Tool
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
We love because Christ first loved us (1 John 4:19).
As we focus on the upcoming Valentines Day, we must remember that if love was ever shown to us; it was indeed at the Cross. So if you dont receive a gift, candy or flowers, focus on Jesus who hung and shed His blood for you. −Thats Love −
One of the most powerful tools on this universe is Love. Love is Jesus greatest attribute, and He proved that to us by sending his son to die for our sins.
So if you are feeling that no one loves and cares for you just remember what took place at the cross, what an awesome expression of His love for us.
Some may ask, In a world of constant conflict, does love stand a chance? I would say it does. In this world where people are still walking in darkness, we are to share Christs love to Gods people whether we think that they deserve it or not. Just remember Jesus said that they will know that you are my disciples by the love that you possess to others. So if we are His, weve got to be willing to walk in love; after all children should reflect who their Father is.
What is Love?
Kind Kindness is discovering the joy of treating others as persons of worth.
Forgiving Forgiveness is finding freedom from the grip of anger.
Courteous Courtesy is treating others as friends.
Generous Generosity is offering time, abilities, and money to help others.
Jealously plays no part in Love.
Extending love to someone who is kind or special to us comes easy because we like the recipient of our attention. But what about our enemies? Loving those individuals who are hard to love helps us cultivate spiritual maturity and allows the Lord to intervene on our behalf.
We are being pleasing to God when we walk in Love.
As we focus on the upcoming Valentines Day, we must remember that if love was ever shown to us; it was indeed at the Cross. So if you dont receive a gift, candy or flowers, focus on Jesus who hung and shed His blood for you. −Thats Love −
One of the most powerful tools on this universe is Love. Love is Jesus greatest attribute, and He proved that to us by sending his son to die for our sins.
So if you are feeling that no one loves and cares for you just remember what took place at the cross, what an awesome expression of His love for us.
Some may ask, In a world of constant conflict, does love stand a chance? I would say it does. In this world where people are still walking in darkness, we are to share Christs love to Gods people whether we think that they deserve it or not. Just remember Jesus said that they will know that you are my disciples by the love that you possess to others. So if we are His, weve got to be willing to walk in love; after all children should reflect who their Father is.
What is Love?
Kind Kindness is discovering the joy of treating others as persons of worth.
Forgiving Forgiveness is finding freedom from the grip of anger.
Courteous Courtesy is treating others as friends.
Generous Generosity is offering time, abilities, and money to help others.
Jealously plays no part in Love.
Extending love to someone who is kind or special to us comes easy because we like the recipient of our attention. But what about our enemies? Loving those individuals who are hard to love helps us cultivate spiritual maturity and allows the Lord to intervene on our behalf.
We are being pleasing to God when we walk in Love.
God Can Change Your Whole Life In An Instant
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
I love the story of the two blind men who were sitting alongside the road one day when Jesus walked by. They were beggars, the kind of people most of us try to ignore. But little did they know that their lives were about to suddenly change.
When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us! The crowd told them to be quiet, but they only shouted louder, Lord, Son of David, Have mercy on us! Jesus stopped in the road and called, What do you want me to do for you? Lord, they said, we want to see! Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. INSTANTLY, they could see! Then they followed Him. (Matthew 20:30-34) One of the most amazing things about God is how SUDDENLY He can change things. These two blind men would be the first to tell you...
I talk to so many people who are defeated and discouraged, but they arent willing to take a risk for fear of failing. Sometimes when we look at challenges, we dwell on the obstacles. But when God looks at challenges, He sees the victory every time!
Is fear or failure or ridicule keeping you from achieving Gods best in your life? Remember, God will never make fun of you for stepping out and trusting Him. In fact, Hes just the opposite He rewards us when we trust Him!
When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us! The crowd told them to be quiet, but they only shouted louder, Lord, Son of David, Have mercy on us! Jesus stopped in the road and called, What do you want me to do for you? Lord, they said, we want to see! Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. INSTANTLY, they could see! Then they followed Him. (Matthew 20:30-34) One of the most amazing things about God is how SUDDENLY He can change things. These two blind men would be the first to tell you...
I talk to so many people who are defeated and discouraged, but they arent willing to take a risk for fear of failing. Sometimes when we look at challenges, we dwell on the obstacles. But when God looks at challenges, He sees the victory every time!
Is fear or failure or ridicule keeping you from achieving Gods best in your life? Remember, God will never make fun of you for stepping out and trusting Him. In fact, Hes just the opposite He rewards us when we trust Him!
"We Were Predestined"
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
Devotional by Min. Lois Grady
Kingdom Greetings!! This is the day that the Lord, has made and I will rejoice and be exceedingly glad in it. This day has been predestined from the beginning of time, it was preordained from the beginning of this world. God saw that His people were suffering from this past administration and He saw and heard the cry of His people. When I saw the elections, before I went to bed I said, "Father God, thank You for what You have done."
My mind reflected back to the children of Israel when they were being held captive in bondage and slavery in Egypt, Jesus parted the Red-Sea, and our sea is the people of the U.S. God heard their cry and pitied their groan (Psalm 61:1). Under this past administration people lost jobs, homes, healthcare, and we've been faced with the wars. He knew that He could use someone to turn this country around. I believe in my heart Barack Obama will be the person that He will use to accomplish His will for His people.
We will pray constantly (I Thessalonians 5:17) that God will indeed give him His discernment to go forward and people will have hope to face the future.
My mind reflected back to the children of Israel when they were being held captive in bondage and slavery in Egypt, Jesus parted the Red-Sea, and our sea is the people of the U.S. God heard their cry and pitied their groan (Psalm 61:1). Under this past administration people lost jobs, homes, healthcare, and we've been faced with the wars. He knew that He could use someone to turn this country around. I believe in my heart Barack Obama will be the person that He will use to accomplish His will for His people.
We will pray constantly (I Thessalonians 5:17) that God will indeed give him His discernment to go forward and people will have hope to face the future.
"Be Wise With Words"
Devotional by Minister Lois Grady
Devotional by Minister Lois Grady
Yes, I know, but God never wants us to use words deliberately to hurt others, especially those we love. please tell me that youre Going to pray about what happened and then talk to her about this. Julie got up from the table and patted Natalies shoulder. I know youll do the right thing.
After the talk with her mother, Natalie prayed and asked God for guidance. She had just wanted Renee to know how shed been feeling, and then she started saying anything and everything that came to her mind. But right after her conversation, she felt guilty about the hurtful things she had said. She knew that she had to apologize to Renee. She put her dishes in the dishwasher and headed upstairs to talk to her sister.
God never wants us to use words to hurt others. (Prov.21:23)
He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Father, please forgive me for the times I have said things that are not pleasing to You. Help me to control my words and to say things that are always pleasing to You.
"When Things Go Bad"
Devotional by Minister Lois Grady
Devotional by Minister Lois Grady
Passage: I Samuel 30:1 - 6 (KJV)
1 - And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;
2 - And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.
3 - So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.
4 - Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.
5 - And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
6 - And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
Everything looked bleak to David and his men when they arrived at Ziklag. The Amalekites had attacked the city and taken their wives and children captive. The men were so discouraged that they wept until they had no more energy. And David, their leader, was greatly distressed, because the people were contemplating stoning him.(V.6).
In the end, Davids army rescued their families and defeated the Amalekites. But the story takes a great turn even before that when David strengthened himself in the Lord his God (V.6). Other translations use the words encouraged or refreshed.
The text doesnt say exactly how David did this. But it makes me wonder, in what ways can we strengthen, encourage, or refresh ourselves in the Lord when were feeling discouraged?
First, we can remember what God done. We can list the ways He Has cared for us in the past, and how He has provided for us or answered a prayer request.
Second, we can remember what God has promised. Be strong and of good courage for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Josh. 1:9).
Like David, lets learn to strengthen ourselves in the Lord, when things go wrong or bad.
So take courage, child of God, so weak and frail. God has said so, and it must be, for His promise cannot fail!
Our greatest strength is often shown in our ability to stand still and trust God.
1 - And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;
2 - And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.
3 - So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.
4 - Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.
5 - And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
6 - And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
Everything looked bleak to David and his men when they arrived at Ziklag. The Amalekites had attacked the city and taken their wives and children captive. The men were so discouraged that they wept until they had no more energy. And David, their leader, was greatly distressed, because the people were contemplating stoning him.(V.6).
In the end, Davids army rescued their families and defeated the Amalekites. But the story takes a great turn even before that when David strengthened himself in the Lord his God (V.6). Other translations use the words encouraged or refreshed.
The text doesnt say exactly how David did this. But it makes me wonder, in what ways can we strengthen, encourage, or refresh ourselves in the Lord when were feeling discouraged?
First, we can remember what God done. We can list the ways He Has cared for us in the past, and how He has provided for us or answered a prayer request.
Second, we can remember what God has promised. Be strong and of good courage for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Josh. 1:9).
Like David, lets learn to strengthen ourselves in the Lord, when things go wrong or bad.
So take courage, child of God, so weak and frail. God has said so, and it must be, for His promise cannot fail!
Our greatest strength is often shown in our ability to stand still and trust God.
"Adversity: A Wake-up Call"
Devotional by Minister Lois Grady
Devotional by Minister Lois Grady
One reason God allows adversity in our lives is to get our Attention. Hes acutely aware of when were too preoccupied with ourselves and our interests. God knows when its time to plan an
Interruption so we will take notice.
The question immediately arises isnt there another way to capture our
Attention? Theoretically, the answer is yes. There are other means beside
Adversity. But it usually takes a jolt of some kind to bring us around.
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but
Shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world
When things go our way, it is sometimes difficult to turn our thoughts to God. If all is well, we may quickly drift into a state of self reliance and
Smugness. Our prayers can become lifeless, and the Word of God may start to sound unappealing to our complacent ears. And to make matters
Worse, we can begin to confuse our sense of well-being with spirituality.
When nothing is wrong, we fasely assume that everything is right.
Anyone who has been involved in evangelism knows what Im talking
About. It is next to impossible for an unbeliever with no pressing problems to see the need for a Savior. That person might figure,
When everything is fine, why mess it up with God? But come back
To the same man or woman after adversity has struck, and you will find
A completely different attitude.
Difficulties can bring even the strongest and most stubborn to our
Knees. Consider Saul, who later became the apostle Paul. As he
Traveled to Damascus to arrest believers, God struck him down with
Blinding light, humiliating him in front of his traveling companions.
No doubt assuming his blindness was permanent, Saul was now ready
To listen to God.
What about you? What could God accomplish through you
If He had your undivided attention and loyalty? We sometimes
Forget that when God looks at our lives, He see not only our past,
But our potential future as well.
The question immediately arises isnt there another way to capture our
Attention? Theoretically, the answer is yes. There are other means beside
Adversity. But it usually takes a jolt of some kind to bring us around.
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but
Shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world
When things go our way, it is sometimes difficult to turn our thoughts to God. If all is well, we may quickly drift into a state of self reliance and
Smugness. Our prayers can become lifeless, and the Word of God may start to sound unappealing to our complacent ears. And to make matters
Worse, we can begin to confuse our sense of well-being with spirituality.
When nothing is wrong, we fasely assume that everything is right.
Anyone who has been involved in evangelism knows what Im talking
About. It is next to impossible for an unbeliever with no pressing problems to see the need for a Savior. That person might figure,
When everything is fine, why mess it up with God? But come back
To the same man or woman after adversity has struck, and you will find
A completely different attitude.
Difficulties can bring even the strongest and most stubborn to our
Knees. Consider Saul, who later became the apostle Paul. As he
Traveled to Damascus to arrest believers, God struck him down with
Blinding light, humiliating him in front of his traveling companions.
No doubt assuming his blindness was permanent, Saul was now ready
To listen to God.
What about you? What could God accomplish through you
If He had your undivided attention and loyalty? We sometimes
Forget that when God looks at our lives, He see not only our past,
But our potential future as well.
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