“God said to Gideon, “You have too many men.” Judges 7:2

Gideon, in the Bible’s book of Judges, had an army, 32,000 strong, ready to go up against the mighty army of Midian. Surprisingly, God tells Gideon it’s time to downsize. Over the following verses God whittles Gideon’s army to a scant 300 men before He finally says, “that’s all you need”. What God was really saying to Gideon was,

“I Am All You Need”

With God you can take on the world. The numbers, be it in people or in a bank account, are no match for God. Romans 8:31 says it best. “If God be for us, who can be against us.”

Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

Jesus said that He came that we would have life and have it more abundantly. The key is not to put any limits on what this statement means. If you are breathing today you have an opportunity let go of the past, and

Say Yes To Your Future!

Talk with God about it. You will be amazed at the abundance He has in store for you.

Jesus said, “…Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29

Are you restless? There is actually a solution for the peace you lack. Jesus said, learn from me and you will find rest for your souls. So, what can we learn from Jesus. Very simply,

Faith Results in Soul Rest

Jesus said in Matthew 6, “If God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” The point being, we stress and worry about far too much in life when the answer to our needs starts and ends with Faith in Him.

God said, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9

Life has a way of tossing you around and sweeping over you like an uncontrolled river. In these moments anger, fear, depression, and anxiety will instantly flood your mind. The only words you can find to say are “I don’t understand what’s happening to me. What do I do now?” I’ve been there, more than once, and each time I have to remember that,

Trust = Faith!

Of all the things I’ve learned about God in my lifetime, one of the most valuable is His patience and understanding. When life does not seem fair, we are tempted to lash out in anger at God. Fortunately, God is the very definition of patience and gently helps us find the pause button for our emotions. Trusting in God means praying “Thy will be done”, no matter what junk life hands to us. God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. Indeed, Trust = Faith.

“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

God has it all under control. I’ll never forget the exact moment, during one of the most stressful times in my life, I prayed to God pleading for rescue. His response to me was instant and unambiguous. “Be still and know that I am God.” That specific time showed to me that when you pray with a sincere heart,

Rescue Arrives.

I suddenly had peace that made no earthly sense. The storm that needed changing eventually did, in God’s perfect timing. Whatever storm you find yourself in today, reflect on Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.”