If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new. But all things are of God. (2 Corinthians 5:17,18 ASV) The all-inclusive rule of the new creation is that "all things are of (out from) God." Concerning this fact the Apostle Paul uses the word "but" – "But all things are of God" – as though he would anticipate, intercept, or arrest an impulse to rush away and attempt life or service upon an old creation basis, or with old creation resource.
Did you ever have to make a decision and weren't sure what to do? Perhaps you need to make some big decisions right now, and you don't want to mess up. Let me encourage you to acknowledge God and ask for the spirit of wisdom and understanding. By asking for the spirit of wisdom and understanding, one can open up heaven's knowledge to move forward in any situation. This wisdom helps you see beyond the surface of a situation and make choices that align with divine purpose.
At the heart of nearly every faith tradition lies a profound truth: we are all one. This oneness is not simply a poetic idea or a lofty spiritual concept—it is the deep reality that binds us together. Scripture reminds us that we are all created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and Paul writes that "we are all members of one body" (1 Corinthians 12:12). The mystics of many traditions echo the same truth: the divine spark dwells in every person.
There are moments in life when everything shifts – not by accident but forged by Kingdom assignment. A crisis erupts. Pressure mounts. A need demands answers. And suddenly… you're not just a witness to the moment. You are the answer God has positioned. He has placed you for such a time as this. Esther didn't plan to be queen. She wasn't prepared for the weight of the assignment. But that is the pattern of Kingdom leadership. God raises ordinary people, places them in uncomfortable situations, and uses them for extraordinary outcomes.
Everything in the natural is in constant motion, and anything that is stagnant, will lead to decay and eventually die. Similarly, the Kingdom of God operates in the same way. We are called to rise to new heights, pursuing more of God's plan, and deepening our relationship with Jesus. We need to press forward and go to new heights in our faith, and we need to push beyond our limits and go fearlessly to the next level.
Many of us are familiar with this beautiful promise from Isaiah 60: Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD shines over you. For look, darkness will cover the earth, and total darkness the peoples; but the LORD will shine over you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to your shining brightness. Isaiah 60:1–3 CSB Wouldn't it be amazing to actually live this way—shining with His glory, walking in His peace, bringing light and hope wherever we go?
Because Yeshua-Jesus Christ lives, we can face tomorrow. Because He loves us, we can and should love the seemingly unlovable. Yeshua died and rose again that we may live a victorious life. We can do all things through Christ; nothing shall be impossible if we truly believe (Phil 4:13 & Mark 9:23). That situation you are facing right now, it is there to strengthen, not harm you. Face that situation from a position of victory.
On the night of October 11, 2020, I had a dream that left an indelible impression upon me and impacted my faith in the power of the name of Jesus. I will quote from my journal, "I was in a tense situation, held hostage and surrounded by powerful, evil men. I kept pointing my finger at them and saying, 'In the name of Jesus, come out of him. In the name of Jesus!' They would freeze or get a strange look on their face, and some fell to the ground. I was amazed at what was happening.
The Lord exhorts us to not "cast away our confidence" (in God). What immediately follows is "it has a great reward" (NASB) or "it will be richly rewarded" (NIV). Possessing "confidence" in God "holds a great reward for you" (ISV). The outcome? "So that after you have done God's will, you can receive what He has promised" (10:36 ISV).
Today, insecurity is an epidemic. Too many people, including many Christians, walk around timid, afraid, lacking confidence and feeling bad about themselves. But when Jesus died on the cross for us, something happened that I like to call "the divine exchange." He took away our sins and everything we are not, and then He made us perfect in Him. God wants you to be confident, bold, fearless and free. He wants you to be healthy and whole, fully able to pursue your destiny. And He desires for you to feel good about yourself and your relationship with Him.
