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The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear? Prov 18:14 AMP

Developing a strong spirit should be the daily workout routine of the Christian. How do we go about this? Before I arise in the morning I already have the word of God playing. Often I will switch my player on in the wee hours of the morning just to get my spirit energized with faith and hope. In the quiet moments I hear thoughts that penetrate my sleep and cause me to meditate on areas of my life that I need to correct. Often these are gentle urges from the Spirit of God that help keep my conscience clear and strengthen my heart or confidence before the Lord.

I remember meeting a young man who was an incredibly fit athlete. He was a cross country cyclist and a runner. His body was lean and tight. Yet, something was not right. To his surprise he found a tumor on his body. The doctors of course reacted and pushed him to the brink with fear. We had the opportunity to pray for him and even though the tumor had shrunk considerably in size the doctors continued to push him to have surgery. When they operated they found no trace of the tumor. Yet, the surgery was so invasive he could no longer do the things he loved. What happened? Fear forced him into a decision that cost him severely. His spirit was not exercised in the things of God and when the day of adversity came his spirit was not strong enough to sustain him.

In a day when people are facing bankruptcy, job loss and strange illnesses we must first consider our spirits and strengthen the most important muscle we have in our bodies - OUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLE! It’s not complicated it just requires attention. I submit to you that it is much like physical exercise. You don’t necessarily like it when you begin but after you’ve been on that treadmill for 10 or 20 minutes your body experiences a release of pent up tension and negativity. Spending time in the word initially may not be as fun as watching your favorite television program but as you stick with it you will discover a wellspring of life. A new strength will arise from your midst invigorating you and providing you with strength you did not realize you have.

So what’s the motto - do what it takes at all costs to strengthen your spirit. Become a Spiritual Athlete and be a winner in the marathon of life!

Leslie
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Prov 4:23 NIV

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Most books in the Airport book store are full of the natural wisdom for businessmen on the move but I wonder if they would be best sellers in the library of Jesus in His home town of Nazereth. He seemed to have read a different book for His success. 

He spoke of a source that most businessmen do not consider when He said in Matthew 6:33: 

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 

Jesus was talking about the things that the gentiles seek after. The things that people want, desire, eat, wear, live in, ect. 

He was saying that there is priority in life to receive from heaven what you strive for on earth. The currency of Heaven is faith. How you use the faith you have unlocks heavens blessing or limits you to just what your hand can produce. If you want to see more out of life then it is wise to learn how your faith works. We know it is our faith that pleases God and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently use it. (Heb11:6)

If we do not learn to see through the eye of our faith we will only see our need. When Jesus asked His disciples to feed the thousands of hungry people, their first response was to look at their need and say it was impossible. Their second response was to look at a few fish and loaves and still say it was impossible. Jesus taught them that with God nothing is impossible. He saw more than enough for the crowd and broke the bread and fish for the miracle. When the disciples were fishing and caught nothing after a whole night of fishing Jesus gave them instruction to cast the net on the other side of the boat. Their first response was that natural wisdom says it will not work. They fished all night and caught nothing. Then they obeyed and the net could not contain all the fish that swam into it.  Nature was responding to the words of Jesus.   

Learn to respond to life with faith. Faith does not look at the need but at the seed of God’s word as the supply for every situation. Faith is what pleases God and brings heaven to earth. We cannot speak enough on this subject as it is the way God has chosen for the kingdom of God. In Heaven we do not need faith but on Earth it is the key to meet any need.

Blessings,

Kevin
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Would it not be wonderful to solve the big question in everybody’s mind about what is going to happen in the future. I wonder how many hours of the day are used up in worry about tomorrow. Today I will answer this question for you and all your friends so pass on the answer.

THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE SOW FOR.

Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Don’t be misled. Remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it. You will always reap what you sow! No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest.

Your future is not a mystery. I can sit down with you and in one hour tell your future because you will have revealed the seeds for your future in that hour. If we really believe that what we are planting today is what we are seeing tomorrow then we would start planting what we want to see. What are the seeds that you have to plant? Jesus tells us very clearly and without question what the seeds are. He said:

Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Mark 11:23

Jesus made it crystal clear that the seeds of your future are what you are saying about your future. What you are thinking on a regular basis about your future, and what you strongly believe about your future.

My friends, the future is in your hands. It is not up to God. It is not based on what life throws at you and the devil cannot stop you.

What is your Future? It is what you cannot live without.

What is your Future? It is what you are willing to exchange the present for.

What is your Future? It is the challenges you are willing to take on.

Blessings,
Kevin
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Life is not a static experience. It flows like a river with many a bend in the course. This is good news for those who have tried to step out into the stream and are experienced in navigating the turns. But for the many who have lost their footing on the water this is the time to build for the future.

The Bible gives a story of a young boy named David who on the outside seemed insignificant but on the inside he had built an image of victory with conquest unseen to others over bears and tigers. When he heard what the king was willing to do for the man who would defeat Goliath he asked that it be repeated.

1 Sam 17:25, 26 “The men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father’s house free in Israel. And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

David was sparked by the picture of victory over Goliath. His imagination was stirred to see that there is a reward for effort and his past victories. His pure heart, and clear conscious gave him real confidence to face the new challenge. The king’s words sparked the picture of success that was within reach. Today, allow the king’s words found in scripture to spark a picture of your future and then go out and face your giant.

Blessings,

Kevin
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The job description for a minister may surprise even some ministers as we look at the work we are called to do. Jesus is the one who put out the “help wanted” list and called people to the position of ministry. He must know what He was calling us to do. Today let’s look at one aspect of the job. And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets,some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

Notice that ministers are called to equip people for work. What is one of the job descriptions for the work?

I would imagine that it would be one of the works that Jesus himself did while He was in a earth body.

John 14:12 “The truth is, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.”

Let us focus on the healing ministry of Jesus as your ministry for today.

Jesus said that healing was His job description because He was following the orders of God the father.

Jesus said in Jn.4:34: My food is to do the will of him who sent me,and to finish his work.

Jesus’ very breath was acting out the will of God. Healing is the very heart of God’s love for a broken humanity. We think it wonderful to feed the poor, give sermons, and comfort the weak but there is a great place and priority for a witness of a Living God that distinguishes Him. Jesus was just another philosopher among many Jewish teachers until He healed the leper. At that point He focused people on a God that was among them and helping them. Does Christianity without the Miraculous have the ability to transform Human Life or is it just another religion? Healing power is part of the ministry of Jesus through you but it is an area you will have to prove out in your own laboratory of faith.

Galatians 6:4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

When Jesus sent His disciples out alone, one of the seven instructions He gave them was to heal the sick. We have settled into a pattern of praying for the sick but let us go beyond praying to healing. There is revelation and experience available to any who will prove it out There is a world of hurt around us where all can grow in this vital work of Christianity. Our prayer is the same as the early church, that we speak with boldness the will of God for Humanity and this is the work and word that He will confirm by stretching His hand to heal and confirm you with signs and wonders done in His name. (Acts 4:30)

Blessings,

Kevin
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Paul wrote that his aim was to press toward the high calling of Christ on his life. If you are moving toward improvement in any area, you will discover that life is not a quiet boat ride in calm waters but there are times when the river of life has curves, twists, turns, and turbulence. In those moments you want your spiritual life to shine and what the Lord has empowered you with to come through. When you were born of God you were equipped with the tools to overcome in any situation. Learning to use those tools is the transforming experience that people have in their mind as the new relationship and ideas begin to take hold.

In the story of the Exodus, the children of God were delivered out of the slavery of Egypt but they never were delivered into the promised land that was God’s plan. They did not handle the decisive moment when they were called upon to cross the Jordon River and win the land. It cost them a delay of 40 years. It is interesting to note that in their eyes, their enemies seemed too big to fight, yet defeat was already in the heart of the enemy.

Rahab told the spies I know that Jehovah hath given you the land, and that the fear of you is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you. For we have heard how Jehovah dried up the water of the Red Sea before you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond the Jordan, unto Sihon and to Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. And as soon as we had heard it, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more spirit in any man, because of you: for Jehovah your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath. Joshua 2:5

The enemy knew that the situation was lost to them. The devil knows that his reign over you and your future is over. The enemy of your soul must be put in his place under your feet and only you can do it. You have been empowered to handle the essential moments of your journey. Change on the outside only occurs when change first has occurred on the inside.

The first step in preparing for those vital moments when you need divine help is to recognize your authority over your unseen enemy.

Jesus said Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19

People are not your enemy, God is not your enemy, and your past is not your enemy. Today is a new day and God’s will for you has not changed. You may feel that the goals of your heart are delayed but recognize that they are not denied. In your thought life win the battle by refusing to go back. Stand firm and confident of the Lord who has called you. Remind your enemy that he is a liar and you have the truth that sets you free. He is a loser and this is the victory that overcomes the world: your faith! He is limited but you serve a God who says: all things are possible, only believe.

This is a good starting point as you press toward your high calling in Christ Jesus.

Blessings,
Kevin
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We applaud the drive of self achievement and individual accomplishments that in past generations have marked nations with greatness. There is a deeper reason for people who follow Christ to discover how to be your best person possible. Your life is important not just to yourself but to all the people you meet or potentially could have met. Our Confidence in trying times is the mark of our faith, attitude, and reality of the Christ who lives in us. We read of this in Hebrews 3:6

“Moses did a good job in God’s house, but it was all servant work, getting things ready for what was to come. Christ as Son is in charge of the house.”

Now, if we can only keep a firm grip on this bold confidence, we’re the house!

We have the creator of the universe dwelling in us. This should produce some confidence in the way you talk, the attitude you have toward others, and the expectation you have toward the future. We are a bold people. Your circumstances may not warrant your boldness but your convictions can!

Our boldness is flowing from our CONFIDENCE IN THE COMPLETED WORK OF JESUS. We have CONFIDENCE IN THE BLOOD SACRIFICE that made us right with God. We cannot add to that work. We began with a revelation that we were saved. We know Heaven is our final destination. Our past is forgiven and our future is secure. That is the beginning point. Now let’s transform our thinking to enjoy all the other benefits of this new relationship with our creator who has made us right with Himself. Today, start by building your confidence in prayer. Learn how to stand in God’s presence. In prayer we do not grovel, beg, or plead but the Lord is telling us to come boldly to Him.

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:14

Spend time in His presence until your inner boldness arises in your heart. You are not alone in life. You do not face your decisions alone. People are helped by your inner strength. People are needing to discover their own inner strength and your victory in difficult moments provides courage to them to pursue a victory just as David’s victory over his giant Goliath provided the whole army of Israel to pursue a victory over their enemies.

Good Success,

Kevin
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 KJV

Each day we can go on a mining expedition as we delve into the word of God in search of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that can forever impact the world. Thousands of promises lie dormant in the gold leafed pages of the Holy Book. An opportunity awaits us each morning as we arise to meet the new day before us. Words of wisdom and direction lay encased in a book written hundreds of years ago containing wisdom as sound today as it was in the previous centuries.

Each morning you can dust off the gilded edges of God’s word and shine yourself up to meet the challenges ahead of you. A little nugget of Gold… a special treasure between you and God can be tucked away deep in your heart. Only you and God share in this precious experience. A love-fest where cares are exchanged for ideas and burdens are replaced with joy.

Let’s go mining!
Leslie

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.

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Discovering the key to an increase in life is of great interest for all who want more out of life or who want to do more with their life. We saw that God daily loads us with benefits (Ps 68:19) but how do we connect with those benefits if they are coming to us? The answer is found in Jesus’ own words in Matthew 9:36:

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

To increase the flow of Heaven to you there first must be a flow of Heaven through you.

Jesus was a need-meeter. When He woke up each morning He was confronted by need all day long as He walked the roads of Israel. He did not shy away from the need but tapped into Heaven to answer it. He was moved by compassion toward people. He was not a professional religious person interested in His group but He walked among the hurting and healed. What stirs you? What touches you? What moves you to act?

He saw people as sheep without direction, without sure footing falling into every ditch by the road. His solution was not more priests. He needed people who could labor. A laborer is a person who connects the source of supply to the need before him. God is the source of supply. The world is full of needy people.

Jesus said to pray for a connector to put the two together. When I cut my rows of hedges it takes days to do it by hand with a clipper but when I use my chain saw it can be done in a few hours. The chain saw is designed to do the job. It wants to do the job. It will do the job but first it must have power. It must be connected to a power source. My extension cord is what connects the unlimited electricity source with the able chain saw. Without the extension cord I can have all the power I need in my house but still no results.

We are the extension cord for God’s power to flow through. We are His representatives. We are His voice, His hands, His feet to the needy world. God cannot use His mighty power to meet every need without us. He has decided on the parameters that His power is released. He has tied His plans to the believers.

Your success is His success. The power that is in the extension cord is latent power until it is tied to the saw. When the cord is plugged into the need then you see results. The trees and hedges are trimmed.

The key: INCREASE YOUR OUTFLOW AND YOU WILL INCREASE YOUR INFLOW. We get ours when we give to others. Our increase is tied to others’ increase.

Today my prayer is for us to flow in this release of blessing to meet the needs of humanity.

Blessings,

Dr. Kevin McNulty

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What a statement! Even coming off the lips it sounds RELIGIOUS and we are not looking for religion but for reality! What is reality? I like what Peter has to say to us:

“Be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b

How do we humble ourselves? We are approaching Easter so I have vivid pictures in my mind of individuals crucifying themselves, beating their bodies, performing tortuous acts of servitude to show their love for Christ. Yes, I have seen this first hand as I have traveled the nations. Yet in all their efforts they are not one bit closer to GOD AND IN FACT THEY MAKE A MOCKERY OF CHRIST through their arrogance. Christ’s work is complete - finished - there is nothing else left for us to do but SUBMIT TO THE COMPLETED WORK.

So the question begs to be answered - how do I humble myself? I believe we find humility in submitting our lives in three primary ways.

First, we humble ourselves as we put Christ’s word first place in our lives. The answers we seek in life can be found in the Bible. We find wisdom from the word and then we submit our prayer requests to heaven. We give Him our cares because we find He is the caretaker. I like what I heard one preacher say - does that mean God takes your care? Why of course not; that would make Him like you. NO - HE TAKES CARE OF YOUR SITUATION!

Second, we recognize our lives are to be submitted to the Holy Spirit. He has been sent as our comforter, our guide - our peace. He promised to help us in our infirmities when we know not how to pray. His ministry is an earthly assignment assisting us in what God has called us to do. John 14,16 & Romans 8. One preacher while in a heavenly vision asked where the Holy Spirit was. He no sooner got the question out of his mouth than he realized what a stupid question he had asked. Of course, he realized the Holy Spirit had been sent to the earth to minister to us, to speak what he hears the Lord say. It’s a fact the Holy Spirit is a gentlemen available to assist us!

Third, we submit our lives to KINGDOM WAYS - not to the ways of this world - or even the DEVIL’S fear of death, failure, poverty or sickness. Sounds easy but today’s world is very different. Black and white have been mixed into some form of vague grey and the lines of morality are no longer clearly drawn. We resist the Devil’s ways - and lean unto the principles of the Kingdom life, hope, healing, honesty to name just a few. Galatians 5

What is God’s response to this type of humility? He promises abundant Grace poured out on your life! I like that! Grace enables me to do what I AM NOT CAPABLE OF DOING MYSELF! I CALL ON THAT GRACE NOW - AND SPEAK TO THE MOUNTAINS THAT STAND IN MY WAY! Join with me today and SPEAK GRACE TO YOUR MOUNTAIN! Humble yourself so that he might lift you up!

Your friend on the journey of life!
Leslie

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

1 Peter 5:5-10 KJV

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