Zephaniah 3:17 God's will is that He rejoices over us. We are God's idea, God's creation, God's intention. Genesis 1:26 God had us come into existence that we may bring Him glory. You are alive for the purposes of God. When a product is functioning the way it should function that product  will bring the manufacturer joy. When a plant brings forth fruit, that plant is producing as the farmer who planted it intended for it to produce. That makes the farmer happy, the harvest from his crops brings him joy in the season of harvest. Psalm 126:5 Rejoicing and dancing is the outward display of joy and happiness. Farmers celebrate and rejoice during the season of harvest. In scripture, God is likened to a farmer or husbandman. Jesus Christ is referred to as the stem of the farmers plant/tree. While we, those connected to Jesus are the branches. The branches are where the fruit manifests. The branches are where the fruits of most trees hang from. God's will is that you will ...

  Isaiah 54: 5-8 To be redeemed in simple terms is to be bought back. It implies a value has been placed on you. It means a price has been used to purchase you. The redeemer is the relative who pays the purchasing price to buy us back from slavery. Redemption takes us from darkness into light, from slavery into freedom. Redemption places value on you because you are bought back at a price more than your original value! Jesus Christ is our redeemer! He is our kinsman redeemer! He is our relative, our kin by virtue of salvation, by accepting His salvation by faith! His blood redeems us and makes us His relatives. Redemption brings us into a new spiritual reality. Colossians 1:13 The purchase and transaction that was made to get you redeemed is the sufferings, the bleeding, the death (crucifixion) and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Redemption offers us many benefits! Redemption grants us access into the riches of God's grace. Ephesians 1:7 Redemption is our ticket to a new reality! Red...

  2 Corinthians 5:17 The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead brought the new upon humanity. You cannot talk about Jesus without talking about the resurrection. You cannot talk about the resurrection without talking about Jesus! The resurrection is the key work of Jesus Christ. It is the chief of all the works of Jesus on the earth! It is the greatest sacrifice that can ever be made. We cannot talk about what Jesus did for humanity without talking about the resurrection. The resurrection also has the greatest benefits! It brought a new hope . 1 Peter 1:3 It makes us a new creation . 2 Corinthians 5:17 It brought a new joy. Matthew 28:8 It brought a new relationship with God the Father of all Spirits . John 16:7-15 It brought a new access to God . Hebrews 10:19-22 It brought freedom . Galatians 5:1 It brought salvation, redemption and justification . Romans 3:24 The resurrection of Jesus Christ the Messiah brought a new reality to humanity! This is what Easter is about. This w...

  Luke 19:28-40 Jesus rode triumphantly on a donkey into Jerusalem. This happened before His death and resurrection. His riding on a donkey into Jerusalem was prophesied long before Jesus was born. Zechariah 9:9 The donkey to be used was a donkey no man had ever rode on before. The donkey to be used was prepared, kept and chosen by God. In the same manner, everything you need for your life and godliness God has provided. 2 Peter 1:3 Jesus's life played out according to the prophecy spoken about Him and written about Him. Luke 4:18-21 As it was with Jesus, so it should be with us regarding the prophecy God has written and spoken concerning us. God has a prophetic destiny for each of us. Our life on this earth should be an outplay of what God has spoken, revealed and written about us. God has a plan for our lives. Jeremiah 29:11 Judah Iscariot fulfilled negative prophecy. May that not be your portion, may you not fulfil negative prophecy. John 17:12 As far as prophecy goes, may the l...

1 Thessalonians 5:11 The need for encouragement is a need common to humanity. We all need encouragement from time to time, not because we are weaklings but because life's journey requires it. Our  need for encouragement is one God has made provision for in His wisdom. Through God's word we get encouragement. When we begin to read about the love of God for us, we are encouraged through life's journey. When we begin to understand the nature of God- His goodness, His loving kindness, His mercy and benevolence we are encouraged. As we delve into the abilities of God from the pages of the scriptures, we are encouraged. The word of God shows us God is able. Ephesians 3:20 The word shows us God is dependable. Numbers 23:19 The word shows us God is near us, He is of close proximity to us and can be reached. Psalm 145:18 God is all knowing, He sees, He hears and very importantly He can take action. Psalm 139:1-4 All these facts about God are truth, as we learn them through the scrip...

  Romans 8:1,2 It is obvious in more parts of the Bible than one, that God wants us free. To be free in Christ, that is. Free to worship Christ Jesus without feeling unworthy or condemned. Free to live out God's will for our lives without doubt, fear or anxiety. In Christ we are free to claim healing and wholeness. In Christ we are free to receive the love of God and love others. In Christ we are not bound, we are free. We are free to be creative. Free to be blessed. Free to receive from God  and free to give to others.. We are free to use our faith. We are free to spend our faith in the spiritual realm. We are free to approach God and have a relationship with Him. In Christ we are free to be blessed and claim blessings. We are free to enjoy all God has created- food, nature, healthy relationships, and rest. We are free to rest and sleep well at the appropriate time. We are free to prosper, progress,  and prevail. We are righteous and holy, blameless before God, this is f...