Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.

John 16:33 "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

Because it was His house. This place has been separated for God’s presence, not for it to be a market. The church should never commercialise the gospel. It was bought at the price of the blood of the Lamb of God.
It was the time of Passover. About 2 million visitors were in Jerusalem for this feast. They came from all over to bring their offering, probably their best lambs. In the “Gentile Court” the trading was happening. It was an exploitation of the faithful. The inspectors would find fault with the offering and would provide an acceptable one at a profit. That’s why Jesus called it a den of thieves.
1 Peter 4:17 [NKJ] For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?

Genesis 37 v 5 Joseph had a dream , it was not an easy road from dream to fulfillment. If you submit your life to the will of God He will bless you. You may have challenges ,become exhausted with walking one day at a time , hold on , hold on to your dream, your dream is your prophetic statement. Don't let your background and experiences affect your dream, Let your stumbling blocks become your stepping stones .

Faith is not focused on muscle power but on GOD?S POWER! Caleb had the temperament, mentality and character of a faith warrior who NEVER lost the vision GOD gave them. He saw Hebron before and he never forgot. He still wanted Hebron after another forty years of wilderness wandering. A visionary picture that didn?t die. He had the unwavering patience to wait for it. He had no doubt that he could conquer those giants he saw more than forty years ago. Faith lives! Faith keeps a vision alive. Caleb?s age never made him ineffective. Today it is still the confidence and enduring faith of Caleb that works miracles. ?Caleb? means bold, impetuous, headstrong or powerful. Caleb was the son of Jephunneh meaning ?he who sees; he will be prepared.?

Luke 18:18-30 [NLT] Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: ?Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?? 19?Why do you call me good?? Jesus asked him. ?Only God is truly good. 20But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ?You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.?? 21The man replied, ?I?ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.? 22When Jesus heard his answer, he said, ?There is still one thing you haven?t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.? 23But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich. 24When Jesus saw this, he said, ?How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! 25In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!? 26Those who heard this said, ?Then who in the world can be saved?? 27He replied, ?What is impossible for people is possible with God.? 28Peter said, ?We?ve left our homes to follow you.? 29?Yes,? Jesus replied, ?and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the Kingdom of God, 30will be repaid many times over in this life, and will have eternal life in the world to come.?

Joshua was obedient to every command given to him by God as well as Moses. The first time we hear of him is in Ex 17:9-10 where he immediately and without question obeys the command of Moses. This obedience was the reason why Joshua was such a remarkable leader and as a result, enjoyed great rewards.

How serious are you really about obtaining an answer to your prayers? Urgent ones? Important ones? We can achieve great spiritual momentum and breakthroughs through prayer, intensified with fasting, making our prayers real serious. This does not go unnoticed by the Father. Jesus said that we would be fasting and He wouldn't have said that if it was worthless. In fact, He himself fasted and we are His disciples.

Luke 2:10-11 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
2 Cor 9:15 "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"
The word to describe this gift here is, ?anekdieegeetoo? and means, what cannot be told, unutterable.
Joh 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. NKJV
Gal 1:3-5 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen

The prophetic significance of our time is becoming increasingly clear, even to those who know or understand little about Bible prophecy.
There is the WAY to go and the way NOT to go. Speaking of two roads, one appears wide and inviting and the other straight and narrow.
Way to go: John 14:6 NLT Jesus told him, ?I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Way NOT to go: Prov 14:12 NLT There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.
These two roads will become increasingly clear to true Christians from this time onwards.
I call the wrong road the Babylon road, beginning with the ancient city of Babylon and ending in final disaster in Revelation 18.

As many prepare to come in for a landing on 2011 there is word out there that 2012 is going to be a good year. How has your year been so far? One you want to forget and get behind you?
With God on our side there is no time to slow down as this year winds down, but to press on and hit the tape at full speed at the end of this year and the beginning of next year. To do this is not impossible. It may require for some to make some tough choices and take some exceptional measures in the coming days. God is looking for some strong finishers, those with godly character who can endure, those with determination to be focused and not be distracted, those who have finishing power and not quitting power.

Right from the beginning of church history, God wanted His church to be full of the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit we would not succeed in the Great Commission. Man will produce everything else. Indeed we would be like a good car without fuel in the tank.

We have to understand that repentance is not a once off affair. It is a daily exercise. We are continuously confronted by opportunities to sin, one way or another, causing us to miss God?s will for our lives.
Forgiveness must be valued as a non-optional discipline of life. It has a major impact on our spiritual state of blessedness.

There is no lasting victory without God. Every victory in the Bible points to God?s involvement and
support. Miracle victories have always been accounts of God?s presence and involvement in the battles of man.

If we are going to face problems and difficult battles in life, we will need God?s help. The fact is, we cannot save ourselves by our own strength, ability or resources.

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. 8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. 9 She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.? 10 My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. Prov 4:7?10 NLT

Many people do not realize the importance of being in the ?will of God? for their lives, however it is vital for it sustains our lives. Doing His will is the key to the abundant life.

Realignment involves changing to a former state or position of rightness, justness or righteousness with God and results refer to the outcome or consequences of that realignment.

Storms arrive, even when we obey the Lord - but they don't last forever. Matt 14:22?33 NLT Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves....

A vision is a revelation of God?s intention. It may be obscure, but always intentional and meaningful and requires much prayer.
If God speaks through a vision, He unfolds His plans, purposes and intentions and therefore it will be fulfilled at an appointed time.

It is very clear that everywhere we go, we come across people under great duress, battling with personal problems and other life issues. No problem under the sun is unique. What has happened before, will happen again and the solution will follow.
It is vital to discern between external problems trying to invade our peace and our actual inner peace obtained through our union with God.

There are things worth battling for and defending at all cost. The more valuable, the greater the battle. Those things that come at a price are also the things we need to defend and maintain at all cost.

Man was never created to be a puppet without choice. God gave us a choice from the very beginning. Jesus Christ demonstrated that in prayer to the Father. It is our turn now to do the same. Every person we meet in society has to make a CHOICE and we are God?s agents presenting that person with the greatest choice of all.