Brett Gandy

We can never afford to be know-it-alls because we will never know everything. The moment we think we know best, we start to distance ourselves from God’s counsel – and that is when errors are bound to... View MoreWe can never afford to be know-it-alls because we will never know everything. The moment we think we know best, we start to distance ourselves from God’s counsel – and that is when errors are bound to happen. Don’t try and take God’s place in your life. Trust in Him and resist all pride – which is a form of evil.

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Have you wondered about how much the riches of God’s glory must be? It’s a common phrase that we come across, but we rarely stop to think about what it really signifies. Do the riches of God’s glory c... View MoreHave you wondered about how much the riches of God’s glory must be? It’s a common phrase that we come across, but we rarely stop to think about what it really signifies. Do the riches of God’s glory come with a limitation? The simple answer is no, they do not. The riches of God’s glory are endless and ever-abounding. When you view this verse from the point-of-view that God’s riches are endless, it totally blows your mind. The amount of strength that we are able to receive from God is boundless. There is no limitation to it. We are always going to need to be strengthened as we go through this world. There are challenges that await us at every corner. When we think that we have got everything under control, the enemy springs up and tries to make us feel as if we are worthless. There are days where we can easily fend of his attacks, but there are also days where those attacks will take a large toll on us. In those moments, we are unable to pick ourselves up and it becomes very hard to push on. It is in those moments, we need to call on God for his strength. The reality of the matter is this: our own human strength will never be able to sustain us. If it was, we would have no reason to depend on God. It is only through God, we are able to face the trials of life. Trials and tribulations are an inevitable part of the Christian walk. There are times where we will be mocked for what we believe and it will leave us feeling weary and down. When you realize that the strength God can supply us is endless, it changes everything. We don’t have to beg for God’s strength. As children of God, we have total access to it at any time. God will never try withhold His strength from His children. It is in God’s strength we receive the comfort and assurance to keep on moving. When we choose to rely on God’s strength, and not our own, life makes more sense. The pressure we put on ourselves reduces because we realize that we are not alone. God’s abundant strength and comfort is with us wherever we may go.

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God’s protection is around the clock. There is never a time we are removed from God’s presence. He will always protect us and He will never leave us in harm’s way – not even for a second.

If there is one thing that the word of God assures of time and time again, it is that we put aside fear and trust in God completely. The phrase "do not fear" appears in the Bible over three hundred ti... View MoreIf there is one thing that the word of God assures of time and time again, it is that we put aside fear and trust in God completely. The phrase "do not fear" appears in the Bible over three hundred times. This shows you that God has gone to the ends of the earth to show you and me that we never have a reason to worry, fear or panic in any situation. No matter how grave it may appear to be. Fear is not of God. Fear is a device of the enemy that is designed to sidetrack you from focusing on God. God fills our hearts with peace and love, and fear cannot be anywhere where peace and love are present. This is why we are to put our trust in God; because His guidance will never give us a reason to fear. The enemy often uses fear in the times when something great is meant to be headed our way. In the book of Joshua, Joshua had just become the leader of the Israelites after the death of Moses. It must have been a very daunting assignment for him, considering the way God used Moses mightily to free and lead the people of Israel. Joshua also had a great task ahead of him – leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. This should have been an exciting time for him. But from what we have read, it may appear that he was a little scared. Understandably so. The weight of everyone’s expectations was on him. But God came in and assured him of everything that he was worried about. He turned Joshua’s focus back to him and reminded him that He is always with them. Though Joshua had a great task ahead of Him, God wasn’t expecting him to do it on his own. God was going to be with him every step of the way. This is the same thing for us and our lives. God has set tasks ahead of us that he intends for us to complete. They may appear intimidating when we think of trying to do them in our own power. But Praise God, we don’t have to go through anything alone. God is with us every step of the way. We can safely put our trust in Him, knowing that everything ahead of us is set. When God is for us, who can ever be against us and prosper? Absolutely no one.

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