Today with Dr. J
God Gives the Increase
So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. - 1 Cor. 3:7. As believers, we are called to minister to one another, bringing comfort and edification. It is important to remember that we are only vessels. God is the one...
Holy Spirit, Come!
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? – Luke 11:13 We can get so busy looking for answers from various resources that we neglect our number one...
Walk in Truth
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children...
More or Less?
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Rom. 12:3. Are we better than someone else? More...
What are Your Talents
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives,...
No Shame
For the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES ON HIM WILL NOT BE PUT TO SHAME. - Rom. 10:11 We will not be ashamed of our hope, faith, or confidence in God. God’s ways will be done. Whether we are going through a barren season, a dry season, or a challenging season; we...
Pursue Peace
“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation …” - 2 Cor. 5:18 Our ministry of reconciliation calls us to pursue peace. When confronted with disagreements that turn into arguments,...
Faith Lift
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. - Heb. 11:1 Transition is preparation for position. In that training period, we are not sure we are learning what is needed because we do not yet know the specific reasons for our...
Launch out!
Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a...
No Condemnation?
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. - Rom. 8:1 Do we ever feel like we shouldn’t have done this, or said that? The offense least confronted is the offense we...
Called
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. - Rom. 8:28 Have we ever had a boss, principal, teacher, or pastor call us into their office? When they did, we thought, “This can’t be...
Seeds
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. - 2 Cor....
A Strong Tower
For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy. - Ps. 61:3-4 A positive outlook can become difficult when unexpected trials increase. The tardiness of a loved one stirs up worry and anxiety. A negative doctor’s report quickly brings thoughts of...
Strong in the Lord
Then the LORD said to Noah, ‘Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.’ - Gen. 7:1 Our aim is to remain strong in the Lord and stand in His righteousness, regardless of the surrounding...
Works of Faith
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, knowing, beloved brethren, your election by...
Is It True?
Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to them, ‘Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the gold image which I have set up?’ - Dan. 3:14 As we go through various trials, our adversary pressures us and asks, “Is it true that you...
Do We Believe?
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Rom. 15:13 When facing a tragic event, anger, pain, or grief can be overwhelming. What adds fuel to the fire is the shock....
Pray for the Spirit of Revelation
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is...
The Spirit of God Dwells in You!
But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.- Rom. 8:9 It may be difficult to believe that the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us when our flesh reacts to the circumstances we face. We may battle...
Guard Your Mouth
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. Prov. 21:23 Words spoken by the flesh, out of anger, hurt us and others. As we submit our tongue to the Lord, He enables us to tame it so our words may edify and minister grace unto the hearers. As we...