Divine Encounters

Day 69 Reading: Judges 1:1- 3:31 God's love for people is undeniable. His desire to see His people live within the boundaries of His inheritance is unquestionable. God's request is that His people walk in obedience wholeheartedly to Him. As I have been reading the Bible, I have been convicted afresh of God's love for me, convicted of His plans for me desiring to only please Him. The Book of Judges shows the leaders of the people. Judges who led the children of Israel out of captivity. The children of Israel weren't able to evict all the occupants of the land as directed. Instead, we see that they stayed on and soon became a snare to the worship of the children of Israel. They soon were worshipping idols. In the midst of this is a sad portion of scripture, that a generation arose that didn't know God or the work of God. It is a sad state of affairs when a generation doesn't know God. Today's world has a generation like this and I believe God is r...

Day 66 Reading: Josh. 15:1- Josh. 18:26 'You have a share in the inheritance God has set for you, Charles.' When the Holy Spirit told me that as I read today's portion of scripture my mind quickly asked what do I need to see the manifestation of what God has bestowed on me. The Holy Spirit has been emphasising to me that God has set an inheritance for His children and it's our responsibility to take it. Can you imagine if the children of Israel didn't leave Egypt on instruction? Many today aren't seeing the inheritance God has for them because they are not willing to pay the price to possess the promise. Obey the instructions of God and you will enter the place He has designed for you. To believe God wholeheartedly is paying the price because many times our minds are clogged with unbelief and doubt. Caleb received a portion of land. Caleb didn't just get a claim amongst his tribe. Caleb was from the tribe of Judah. However, because he believed G...

Day 65 Reading: Josh. 11:1-Josh. 14:15 Learning to daily contend for faith is a lesson many, including me, don't like. We all love peace and war doesn't make it easy. However, one must contend for the land(promise). The land for you and I may be health, a job, business, well being, career, ministry or any promise in the Bible. Faith is raising a shield of the promises of God and contending with the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.  I believe that the promises of God are alive and God has not changed His position towards them. God is looking for those who will be desirous to see His Word established. Joshua heeded to do according to the instructions Moses had given regarding taking over the land. In every place the people were executed and apart from the Gibeonites all others were killed in battle. Notice that God brought about the battle. Stop fighting God who is causing you to battle your enemies so as to take over the land. Listen to the voice of God...

Day 43 Reading: Num. 12:1- Num. 14:45 Complaining will bring trouble. Make matters worse by not only complaining but also comparing yourself with those who are your leaders and think of yourself as their equals. Miriam and Aaron didn't understand the relationship between God and Moses.  Yes, Moses' wife was not an Israelite, she was black, however, that was not a reason to bring about an attack against your deliverer.  Secondly, they saw themselves as being able to lead the children of Israel. Just because God has used you isn't room to attack a leader. This is one of the worst manifestations of the religious spirit which seeks to usurp the true order of God.  Moses was known as a humble guy. There is no comment or indication that he cried to God about the insurrection of Miriam and Aaron. Instead, the Bible says, God heard the conversation and He instantly sought to resolve. Insurrection against God-ordained leadership will bring consequences that are d...