Good Morning Sunshine! You Are Secure, For His Everlasting Arms Got You!

Deuteronomy 33:27 NKJV ~ “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, ‘Destroy!”

Have you ever felt like you were navigating your life from the position of a tightrope high above the ground? And with every step you took, it required you to have courage, to focus, and to trust Him. For the weight of fear and doubt tried to sway you, and made you wondered “What if I fall? What if the rope breaks?” But then you remembered, God’s promise to you, that His Everlasting Arms are underneath you, ready to catch, support, and guide you, overtook that negative thought. So, when the weight of the world tries to threaten you and cause you to lose balance, you won’t fall, because you know that you know that your God got you! And this is exactly what today’s scripture is for, to remind you that God will not let you fall! His Everlasting Arms are there to catch you! Deuteronomy 33:27 paints a vivid picture of God as your refuge and steady foundation. His arms aren’t just there as an afterthought, they are everlasting, and strong enough to uphold you no matter how heavy the burden or difficult the journey. You don’t have to walk the tightrope alone; His Presence surrounds and sustains you.

Isaiah 26:3-4, is there also to remind you of the peace that comes with trusting in the Lord, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, for in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.” As you take each step, set your mind and heart on God. He is both the strength beneath your feet and the stillness in your soul. Not only does God steady you, but He also fights for you. God is and has assured you time and time again that He will thrusts out your enemy before you and speaks destruction over anything that seeks to harm His children! He will run away your enemy, fear, failure, or opposition, or anything else that may try to shake you, God has already cleared the path and declared victory on your behalf!

Psalm 46:1 reinforces this truth, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” No matter how narrow the tightrope feels, the eternal God walks with you. His arms catch every stumble and steady every step. God’s everlasting arms are more than a safety net; they are the foundation beneath your entire life! God doesn’t just catch you when you fall, He carries you while you walk, even when you feel too weak to take another step, He got you. “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31!

As you walk through life’s challenges, His strength ensures that you are never left to balance your life alone. Trust in Him to steady your steps and to hold you securely in His care. The tightrope isn’t just about balance; it’s often about navigating the storms that rage around you. When the winds howl, and the rope seems too thin to hold you, remember, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most-High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 91:1-2! His shadow is your place of protection. His arms are your place of peace. Even as the storms rage, you are safe in His refuge and He will give you victory over your enemy for He promises, “The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” Exodus 14:14!

Rest in the knowledge that every battle is already in His hands. So, be confident when you are walking on life’s tightrope, don’t rely on your own strength to keep you upright, ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6! Learn to lean into the steady Presence of God. He is not only your safety net but also your guide, leading you step by step! Take your next step with confidence. The eternal God is not only watching from above; His arms are underneath you, His Spirit is within you, and His victory is before you. You’re safe in His care. Walk boldly, knowing you are never alone!

Let’s Pray:

Thank You Father! Thank You for being my refuge and my strength. Thank You for Your everlasting arms that hold me, sustain me, and carry me through life’s most difficult moments. When the path ahead seems uncertain, remind me that I can trust You completely to go before me, thrust out every enemy, and make my way straight. Father, when fear and doubt creep in, help me to fix my eyes on You, the author and finisher of my faith. Strengthen me when I feel weak and renew my spirit when I feel weary. Guard my heart from the lies of the enemy and fill my mind with Your truth and promises. Surround me with Your peace that surpasses all understanding and silence the storms that threaten to shake my faith. Father, I ask that You guide my every step and help me to walk in obedience to Your Will. Father, reveal the paths You have prepared for me and give me wisdom to follow them faithfully. Teach me to lean on Your understanding and not my own. Strengthen my trust in Your perfect timing, even when my circumstances seem uncertain. Father, I surrender every burden, every fear, and every challenge into Your hands, knowing that You are more than able to carry me through. Thank You for Your faithfulness and unfailing love. Thank You for Your everlasting arms that are always underneath me, keeping me safe and secure. May my life be a reflection of Your Glory and Your Goodness! In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! Just Wait, The Darkroom Is A Part Of The Process To DEVELOP You!

Romans 5:1-5 NIV ~ “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, [2] through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. [3] Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope. [5] And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

You are being developed in the darkroom! I know I have been writing about the photographer for three days now, but I had to give you everything that He’s been giving me. This is the final part of how a photographer turns a moment into a picture. When a true photographer captures a moment on film, he has to take it to the darkroom where the red light is to produce the picture!

He uses a certain red light (thank You God for the Blood of Jesus!) That red light illuminates the room so that what’s on the film can be transferred to paper as it is being dipped in and out of tray after tray and solution after solution! The transformation is happening in the process right before your very eyes!  (Remember, sometimes you are so busy looking for it, that you don’t see it!) And it’s done this way on purpose, because if you expose unprocessed film to a bright light, it will be ruined! This is the only way you can get what’s on in the inside of film onto the blank photo paper, you have to it subject it to the darkness!

As the paper is being moved from tray to tray, the image begins to emerge. The process takes time, you must be prepared to be patient and precise during this process! And throughout this entire process the room must stay dark, so that the captured moments don’t get lost. Because if someone opens the door to the darkroom while the transformation process is underway, the light will mess up every piece of film that the photographer has captured.

And more than the pictures being ruined; all of the time taken to capture those special memories, all the little intricate details, those one-of-a-kind moments would be gone and not to mention all of the time and effort that was invested would be wasted! Those photographic one-of-a-kind lifetime memories would never again be recaptured, they would be lost forever, only etched in the corridors of the photographer’s mind.

The darkness of that dark room made the proper development of those pictures possible so that everything else necessary to produce a memorable moment to look upon forever could happen. He needed the darkroom; you need a darkroom to be processed for gifts that God put in you to come forward! I know it’s hard to see it right now, but trust the process of God, He knows what best for you! For what you see now is not as important as what you don’t see, for what is seen is temporary, but that which is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 ~ “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

God allowed the darkroom to develop you into who you are right now, and you still have some more growing to do! So, when you are experiencing the darknesses of life, failures, losses, challenges, sicknesses, loneliness, separations, disappointments, and deaths; I want you to look at it through the “Red” of the Blood of Jesus! It’s what today’s scripture says, “you have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

I am sharing this because with you because you may be in the midst of darkness and your cry to God is, “Why are you forsaking me.” (Deuteronomy 31:8, “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”) it is in the place of processing that in all actuality, you are unprocessed and if the light appears before your time is up, it will ruin you! (Remember, what you read yesterday, stop looking for your spotlight and wait on God to shine in you and through you!)

This is why God is allowed you to sit in the darkroom so long, He wants what’s on the inside of you to be fully processed and developed, so that all of your details could be seen clearly! So, I need you to be patient with God, like the photographer who has to wait it out in the darkroom and watch as God takes the time to develop the picture of your life that He’s taken. Don’t rush through any of the stages; don’t open the door too soon, endure every submerging, for it is for your good and the Glory of Your Father!

In prayer on Friday, February 23, 2024, Apostle Comery said this, “Process, Preparation and Purpose; you have to embrace the season of process in your life while God is preparing you for your place of purpose. Where you are being processed is not your place of purpose, you just had to be processed in that place!” This is the darkroom experience! I know that it may be painful to wait in there while the work is going on, but you can do it! God will give you the strength.

Have you ever looked at the stars? When and how did you see them? You can only see them at night! Stars can’t shine without darkness. Embrace every challenge as an opportunity to reveal your inner light and strength. Keep pushing forward, for your brightest days will follow your toughest journeys! So, remember the next time that you are in a dark place, it’s to prepare you for the shine, because you can’t shine without darkness preparing the way for you! Embrace your darkroom experience today and know that it is making you shine brighter for all the world to see your Father Light of Love in you!

In September last year, my dear friend, Pastor Tiffany White said this, “The Pain of the darkroom has Propelled you into your Purpose!” Only when the process is complete will you be fully developed and His image emerges through you, for you and others to see Him in you! Now when the process is complete, God will open the door and you will walk out transformed and brand new, and you will have done been dipped in the Blood of Jesus Christ, making sure that you ready for use! Now your Season of Waiting in the darkroom is Over! It’s your Breakthrough Season!

Let’s Pray:
Thank You Father for a new day! Thank You for watching over me and my family through the dark hours and You rose me up to a brand-new day, one that I have never seen before and one that I will never see again. Help me to use every moment to be a blessing to someone else. Father, Your Word is where my hope lives, it is my all and all, my anchor and firm foundation! My whole being waits for You, Father I thank You for the work You’re actively doing in my life. And I trust that whether or not I can see what’s taking place, it will all work for my good and Your Glory. Father, I humble myself before the Throne of Grace and I ask in the Name of Jesus for you to grant me comfort in these darkroom moments. Father, I pray for every crushed spirit that is sitting in a room of darkness right now, send Your peace to cover them right now. Father, allow Your armor of light to shine over their lives. Father, You said in 2 Peter 1:19 “And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.” So, Father, I call on You, as You are the only way through this process. Father, I thank You for this refining place, the place where you are preparing to propel me for Your service, may I serve You well. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! You Are A Masterpiece Made In Secret, By The MASTER Himself! 


Isaiah 64:8 ~ “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” 

I know we talked about the photographer in the darkroom on yesterday, but there is more to this story; and you will understand it better by and by! Here in a dark quiet confined darkroom, a photographer starts the process off with a blank piece of paper that will be used to develop His captured image on. That blank piece of photo paper goes through many stages before you can actually tell what the picture is! First things first, it has to be submerged in a shallow tray of solution. 

To an untrained eye, it may seem like nothing is happening, because the process is slow and tedious. Yet, in the faint glow of the red light, the photographer knows that the picture is being formed. The shadows and light begin to emerge, it’s blurry at first but slowly it becomes clearer. The paper is delicately moved through a sequence of chemicals, each step drawing out more of the image’s detail. Any rushing or carelessness could ruin the photograph entirely, but the photographer waits patiently. It’s in that isolated darkroom, that the Master brings the masterpiece to the light! 

Just as the photographer has raw material so does the potter! In these quiet, unseen places, God does His most profound work! Let’s look at the Potter, he’s in small studio filled with the earthy scent of wet clay, as he sits at his wheel. His hands press firmly yet gently into the clay, shaping it with each turn of the wheel. The clay, rough and unyielding at first, and it seems to resist the potter’s touch, but he remains patient, coaxing it into shape; water splashes and bits of clay fling off as the wheel spins faster, making the process seem even more messy and chaotic. 

Yet, the potter never loses his focus. He sees what the clay cannot, a masterpiece waiting to emerge! He reshapes all of the imperfections and smooths out all of the rough edges with care. When the form is complete, he places the vessel in the kiln. The intense heat feels like too much to bear, but the fire is necessary, it strengthens the clay and brings out its beauty. Without it, the vessel would remain fragile and incomplete, never fulfilling its purpose of becoming a masterpiece! 

So, are you trying to see what the photographer and the potter have in common. Let me tell you! They both reveal the same truth; it happens within the Process! Transformation is a process! It requires pressure, heat, patience, waiting, and trust. The stages may seem messy and chaotic at times, and sometimes it may seem like the process is never going to end! The photographer is in the darkroom and cannot let any light in and the potter has placed his work on a in the hot Kiln and he can’t stop it or turn it off, it’s got to go through the process! This is the essential part of becoming! For in the end, the vessel and the photograph remind us that the Master sees the final masterpiece long before you can. You have to trust that in the Master’s Hands, He knows how to transform you into a masterpiece and ready for use! 

Both the potter and the photographer teach us the same truth, transformation takes time, and the most beautiful creations requires the most patience and trust, and the process often feels very difficult. But be assured that the Master’s Hands are at work even when you can’t see the masterpiece. He knew you, before you were even formed, He knows what the finish product will look like! You are fearfully and wonderfully made, Psalm 139:14!

Both of these processes involve an unseen, intimate space where transformation can happen, and it will be out of the view of others! God’s work in your life will happen in secret, far away from the spotlight! (So, stop looking for a stage or spotlight to be on you, there isn’t one in this place!) God is working on you in your hidden place, through your trials, challenges, relationships, ministries, solitude, and reflection. These are the moments where He refines your character, teaching you to trust in His timing. It’s in the spaces that are closest to you that God is closest to you, loving you and shaping the details of your life. “You knit me together in my mother’s womb… my frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place” (Psalm 139:13, 15)! It’s in this space where God is lovingly shaping the details of your life. Nobody else can do you like the Lord! 

The clay and the photograph don’t always understand what the Potter and the Photographer are doing, but the vessel and the photo doesn’t have any other choice but to trust the Maker! They have a trust the hands that hold it. (You have to trust the Hands of God, for He is your creator, from beginning to end and all things in the middle! There is nothing about you that God doesn’t know! So, you may not understand why God allows certain circumstances in your life, but you can trust that His plan is perfect and His work in you is good! 

Today you need to know that you are being refined in the hidden place! God is increasing your resilience and endurance through the heat! For without the fire and shadows, your faith and character might remain incomplete. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (2 Corinthians 4:17). Be intentional and patient with yourself and God! (You are right where God wants you!) You see the potter doesn’t rush the clay, nor does the photographer skip steps in developing the photograph. They know that good work takes time and effort. Likewise, God’s work in you is patiently shaping and refining you to reflect His Image and Glory. 

Just know this even when the process seems like it’s taking too long or going too slow, don’t worry, you can trust His timing and purpose. “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him” (Psalm 37:7). Both the potter and the photographer reveal God’s deep love and care for you as His own child. This is to remind you that while transformation may involve difficulty, discomfort, and waiting, you are in the Hands of the Master who saw the beauty and purpose in His masterpiece, “You” long before you are brought out of hiding! 

Let’s Pray:

Thank You Father! Thank You! You are the Master Creator, the One who lovingly shapes and forms me in ways that I may not always understand. Father, Thank You for seeing the potential in me even when I could not see it in myself. Teach me to yield to Your hands, trusting that every push, pull, and smoothing stroke has a purpose. And when I face the heat of trials or the darkness of waiting, remind me that You are not finished with me yet. Father, help me to have patience for Your process and faith to know that You are working all things out together for my good and Your glory. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). Father, help me to trust the secret places where You are refining my heart, teaching me humility and dependence on You! Father, strengthen me when I feel fragile, and give me hope when I feel broken, knowing that even in the hardest moments, Your plans are good. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Father, mold me into a vessel that can carry Your Anointing and Presence! Father, refine me until I reflect Your light to a world that needs You. May my life be a living testament to Your creativity, Grace, and Power. Father, I surrender to You, and I am confident that You see the masterpiece You are forming on the inside of me for such a time as this! For everything is done in Your timing, (Ecclesiastes 3:11!) in Jesus Christ Name. Amen! 

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! Close The Door And Trust What God Says To Do In Secret, That You Might Receive Openly!

Thank You Father, for this devotional being developed in the darkroom, may it bless every heart and eye that sees it today, in Jesus Name!

Matthew 6:6 NKJV~ “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”

Have you ever felt invisible, as though the progress you’re making or the struggles you’re enduring go unnoticed? Be encouraged: what’s unseen by others is not unseen by God. Just as a seed germinates in the hidden depths of the soil before bursting forth into the sunlight, so too does the Lord’s work in you blossom at the appointed time.

Let’s talk about what happens when a photographer goes into the darkroom! When a photographer develops film, the process doesn’t happen in the glare of bright light but in the still, dark confines of the darkroom. It’s in that unseen space where hidden details emerge, shadows blend into substance, and the artist’s work becomes visible. The darkroom isn’t a place of chaos or neglect it’s a space of intentionality, precision, and transformation. Likewise, God’s work in your life may unfold outside of public eyes, it is going to happen in the quiet and private spaces where only He can see you!

Our scripture is the prelude into the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13) and it is there to remind you that your growth, transformation, and connection to the God thrives in those unseen moments of prayer and devotion. What’s done in secret is your place of intimacy with God. When you pray, close the door. This directive implies more than physical separation from the world; it is telling you to shut out distractions, quiet your restless mind, and meet God heart-to-heart. The unseen room, whether it’s a real space or a still moment in your day, becomes the sacred ground where God’s love holds you and molds you!

What is cultivated in secret carries the greatest reward; (this is not about man’s award to you) this is about God and what Rewards He has just for you! In those quiet places, you will discover that the holding power of God’s Word is greater than the pressures of this world! When you choose to prioritize your unseen communion with your Father, He aligns your desires with His purpose, (Philippians 2:13!) He strengthens you for the public battles and blesses you in ways far beyond what you could imagine.

Sometimes, though, the waiting can feel long, and the unseen work can feel heavy. But it is during these seasons that God wants you to take heart to what is said in the Word, Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Trust that God’s timeline is perfect, and His plans for you, though hidden now, will bear fruit in due season! The work that God has begun in secret is a promise of the abundant harvest to come to come into your life! So, remember 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” In your hidden moments, know that you are never alone; God cares deeply and is always at work!

So, when you feel like you are having a darkroom moment, ask God to help you be still and not fidget, just know that He is shaping you and your faith for the journey ahead!  You need to be intentional during this time and seek God in prayer and stillness. You also need to trust God completely of every area of your life that you feel is being hidden or you are uncertain of it! God is holding you in the secret place! Trust the work that He is doing in you in your secret place! You’re hidden, but you are being held in the Hands of God! Just imagine how you are going to look and feel when He finishes developing you!

Let’s Pray:
Thank You Father! Thank You Father, for allowing me another day! Thank You for seeing me, even in the quietest and most hidden parts of my life. Father forgive me for not trusting You in the darkroom when and where You were developing me for my destiny! Father, help me to trust Your work in those unseen places of my heart. Teach me to rest in Your Presence,  and to receive Your Peace and to know that You are holding and transforming me into the who and what You’ve called me to be! Father, strengthen and stir up my faith when I’m tempted to doubt, and give me the patience to wait for Your perfect timing. Father, help me to fully surrender all of my anxieties to You, trusting in Your care and provision as my one and only true Provider! Father, may my time spent in secret with You overflow into a life that glorifies You publicly. Father, grant me the courage to trust You even when I don’t understand the process, knowing that You are working all things out for Your Glory and for my good. Father, and most importantly help me to remember that the hidden work that You are doing in my heart will one day bring me home to You and for Your Glory. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! It’s Time To See Pass What You Are Looking For, So That You Can See It!

1 Kings 18:41-44 NIV ~ “And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” [42] So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees. [43] “Go and look toward the sea,” he told his servant. And he went up and looked. “There is nothing there,” he said. Seven times Elijah said, “Go back.” [44] The seventh time the servant reported, “A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea.” So Elijah said, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.”

Have you ever prayed fervently for something but felt discouraged when you didn’t see any visible sign of it? It’s so easy to be discouraged when you are looking at circumstances through your natural eyes and you can’t see anything with your spiritual eyes yet! But God! I was listening to a sermon today by Pastor Tomi Arayomi, called “This Is That Moment” and he said that we are always looking with our natural eyes, so we miss seeing what God wants us to see with our spiritual eyes!” Stop looking and start seeing! (I will attach the sermon at the end)! 

Let’s get back to the devotion. In this story of Elijah praying for rain, it shows you the importance of seeing with spiritual eyes through faith in God’s promises, rather than being limited by what you can perceive with our natural eyes and senses. In 1 Kings 18, the land of Israel had suffered a severe drought for three years. The heavens were like bronze, and the ground was parched. But Elijah, held on to the Word of God, he knew that rain was coming! After defeating Ahab’s prophets of Baal and calling the people back to God, Elijah went to the top of Mount Carmel, bowed down to the ground and put his head between his knees and prayed earnestly for rain to come! 

Elijah sent his servant to look toward the sea for any sign of rain. He went six times, and each time he brought back the same report “There is nothing.” However, Elijah was persistent, and not because the skies looked promising, but because he had a promise from God. So, he told him to go back and look again, this is the seventh time, and this time the servant returned a different tune, he saw a small cloud, no larger than a man’s hand, rising from the sea!  He was no longer looking; he saw the evidence that rain was coming! (Just wait, you will see the hand of the Lord move on your behalf!) That tiny cloud was enough for Elijah to know that the rain was imminent. Why? Because Elijah wasn’t looking at the natural circumstances; he was seeing the fulfillment of God’s promise with spiritual eyes! 

There is a story about a Pastor, who planted a bamboo tree. For five years, there was no sign of growth, yet he faithfully tended to it and watered it every day. He explained that even though nothing was happening on the surface, the bamboo was growing deep roots underground. Then in the sixth year, the bamboo shot up over 80 feet tall! For six years, nothing! For Elijah six attempts, nothing, the servant saw no evidence of change, but Elijah knew God was working! Say it with me, on the seventh look, the small cloud appeared, and it ushered in an abundant downpour! God is building something greater in you and He has to make sure your roots are strong, fortified and connected beneath the surface in your life! He has to strengthen your faith, prepare circumstances, and align the people and opportunities that you need before you are seen!

I know it’s easy to give up when you don’t see immediate results, but I want you to be like Elijah and the bamboo planter, you must be persistent! Trust that God’s promises are never void and that the “rain” He has spoken over your life is coming, be patient! It’s in His Timing! Today, when you look at your life don’t be discouraged by what you are looking at with your natural eyes? See the rain coming in your finances, your relationships, and in those unanswered prayers. I know that your human sight can fail to detect the evidence of God’s Hand at first, but just remember It’s never nothing, but it’s coming soon! You will see! Trust the Process of God! Remember, what the Word of God says in, Hebrews 11:1 reminds us that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith invites you to align your vision with God’s Word rather than your circumstances.

Elijah is teaching you to pray persistently and expectantly, even when you don’t see immediate results. Like him, you can trust that the God who spoke the promise will fulfill it in His perfect timing! The cloud may seem small and insignificant, but it carries the potential for an abundant outpouring! Pray persistently and refuse to give up, even when you see no immediate results. Trust that God is working behind the scenes and around the corner! Be on the lookout to see the small signs of His faithfulness, no matter how little it may seem. Celebrate the glimpses of hope as evidence that God’s promises are in motion. Finally, speak words of faith over your circumstances, just as Elijah confidently proclaimed rain before it came. By aligning your actions and words with God’s promises, you position yourself to encounter His abundant blessings in His perfect timing! 

Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” Let this reminder strengthen your resolve to pray without ceasing, knowing that persistent faith moves the heart and hand of God. Today, ask yourself, are you focusing only on the “nothing” you see, or are you standing in faith for the “cloud” of God’s promise? Look again, your breakthrough might already be on the horizon, now tell me what you see! 

Let’s Pray:

Father, thank You! Thank You for opening up my eyes to see a brand new day! It is beautiful and I’m grateful! Thank You Father for being so faithful to Your Word even when my natural eyes cannot see it. You are the God who hears all of my prayers and works in ways beyond me to bring them to pass! Father strengthen my faith to trust Your promises, in every seasons of waiting. Help me to persist in prayer, to look beyond the “nothing” that I see, and to believe that You are working all things together for my good. Father, open my spiritual eyes to recognize the small signs of Your faithfulness and to celebrate them as evidence of what’s to come. And Father, when I grow weary or discouraged, remind me that Your timing is always perfect. Fill me with hope, patience, and joy, knowing that what You have spoken over my life will not return void. Give me the courage to continue praying and trusting, even when the answers feel distant. Father, let Your Spirit empower me to walk in obedience and to speak in faith over my life and circumstances. Father, I am praising You in advance for the rain of Your blessings, for the miracle’s unseen, and for the abundant harvest to come in my life. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen! 

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

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Good Morning Sunshine! Don’t Believe Every Thing You Hear And See! Test The Spirits And Know Whether They Are Of God!

1 John 4:1–3 NKJV ~ “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. [2] By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, [3] and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.”

You want to be able to tell if something or someone is of God! Know your Word! This scripture tells you exactly how to discern that, but you have to be ready to accept the truth!

So many times, we forget that God and the Holy Spirit teaches us constantly about how many other spiritual forces reside in our world and that we need to pay attention to them and pray. You see them as distant and supernatural forces that are nowhere near you, but I want you to know that they are closer than you think, pay attention! These forces exist in your everyday life, racism and favoritism, just to name a few, but there are many more forces in the world, and they go against everything that God stands for! Whatever God hates you should hate to (Proverbs 6:16–19) and what He loves you should love, (Proverbs 15:9)! The Word of God is clear on these two things!

So, God has given you clear instructions on what to do and how to do it. Let’s look at verses 2 and 3; this is how you can recognize the Spirit of God:

1. Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God.

2. But every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.

God made this plan and simple, He didn’t use any big words, He wanted to make sure that you understood exactly what He was saying to you. Everything rests on Jesus. If the spirit acknowledges that Jesus is Lord and is from God, then you know it’s the truth. But, if the spirit fails to acknowledge Jesus, who is from God, then it’s not from God, but rather, is the “spirit of the antichrist.”

Three Steps for Testing Spirits

1.Do Not Believe Every Spirit: Study your Word to learn what it says. Remember, everything that sounds good isn’t good. Matthew 7:15 warns us, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” Sometimes what looks good is just poison wrapped up.

2.Test the Spirits: Study your Word to understand the truth. Every spirit must pass the “Jesus test.” False spirits will try to implant their lies into your heart so that you speak their lies aloud. You must test them against the Word of God.

3.Prevail Over False Spirits: Study your Word to strengthen your faith. To reject the lies of false spirits and embrace the truth of Jesus, you need a changed heart. Ask yourself: What does your heart reflect the truth or a lie?

Because of what Jesus did over 2,000 years ago, you don’t have to fight the battle, the war has been won and three days later, He was raised up and that same Spirit now lives inside of you and because of this you don’t have to fear any false spirit, for God has saved you and He is protecting you. Romans 8:11. You live in a spiritual world, everything you see is not always black and white, sometimes you have to look in between. But the supernatural is not always from God! You cannot believe everything that you see and hear! You can’t believe every spirit because some of them are liars, some you can tell right away and some try to dress it up, but God knows them all and He gave you His Word and His Spirit to help you discern them. Be mindful of ravenous wolves trying to dress in sheep’s clothing! When you know your Word and are connected to the true Source, the Vine, the Holy Spirit will show you the difference, their fruit will give them away. And don’t worry, every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. You just be sure of your fruit! (Matthew 7:15-19)!

God’s Word is clear: you must examine every spirit, testing them to determine whether they confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. Verse 2 outlines the foundation of truth: “Every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God.” This acknowledgment affirms the reality of Jesus’ divine incarnation, central to your faith. But in contrast, any spirit that denies this truth no matter how appealing or convincing it may appear is not from God and it opposes God’s purposes and bears the spirit of the Antichrist. This discernment requires you to be vigilant as a prayer warrior! Trust God’s Word and His Spirit! Remember, beloved, not every spirit is from God, but His Spirit will always lead you to the truth! Through the power of Christ and the wisdom of God’s Word, you can walk confidently and victoriously, knowing that you are equipped to discern the truth and to live by that same truth boldly for God!

Let’s Pray:

Thank You Father. Thank You for this brand-new day, Father, I desire more of You and Your Word. Father, I want to be filled with Your Spirit like never before. Father, I seek Your Wisdom and Understanding today, fill me with Your Power from on high. Father, help me to know Your Word over every word that I hear and that I will not follow the lie of the false. Father, I thank You for Your discernment and clarity to speak exactly what You say, and I thank You molding and preparing the heart of the person that You will put in my path today, may they receive the Your Word and believe in it that their lives be changed! Father, my heart is in a posture and position of prayer that I may be in Your Presence, day in and day out. Father, I pray that Your Spirit will be imparted into me and others and that we will never be the same. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! Did You Know That God Fulfilled Every One of Your Days Before He Gave You the First One? 

Psalm 139:16-18 TPT ~ “You saw who you created me to be before I became me! Before I’d ever seen the light of day, the number of days you planned for me were already recorded in your book. [17-18] Every single moment you are thinking of me! How precious and wonderful to consider that you cherish me constantly in your every thought! O God, your desires toward me are more than the grains of sand on every shore! When I awake each morning, you’re still with me.”

God is the Author of time, and He is the Author of your story. Long before you took your first breath, the Lord had already written every one of your days in His book. Before your eyes ever saw the light of day, His eyes saw you. He not only knew your beginning, but He has planned out your journey and already accounted for your trials, victories, and moments of transformation! 

This truth should bring incredible comfort to you and remind you that your life is not an accident, for all of the details of your existence are not random, they are on point and on purpose! Every season you walk through, every challenge you face, and every joy you experience has been ordained by the loving Hands of your Father. Even though you may not always comprehend nor understand the purpose behind what happens, you can trust that nothing is outside the scope of God’s Sovereign plan for you! 

What does it mean that God “ordained” your days? It means that nothing about your life catches Him by surprise. He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10), and He promises that His purposes will prevail (Proverbs 19:21). Even in moments that feel chaotic, where you face detours, where your GPS re-routes you due to unexpected difficulties, it didn’t shake God, so stop letting it shake you! For in His infinite wisdom and love, He is weaving every thread of your life into a masterpiece for His Glory and your ultimate good.

Consider this, God didn’t just see your life like a distant observer, He designed it with love, purpose, and care. He wove you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13), embedding within your gifts, talents, passions, and callings that reflect His unique plan for your life. Even the hardest moments of your journey are known to Him, and He promises to work all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). And that is you! 

So, when your life feels uncertain or overwhelming remind yourself that God has already gone ahead of you, He is making paths for you through the forest, He is making your crooked places straight! So, before you even encounter a problem, He has already provided a solution! Before you face a trial, He has already planned a way through it! As Jeremiah 29:11 assures us, “God knows the plans He has for us—plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future.”

This divine foreknowledge is designed to give you freedom to rest in His plan. It means you don’t have to live in fear of the unknown or try to control every aspect of your life on your own. You can surrender to the truth that your times are in His hands (Psalm 31:15) and trust His perfect Will. Knowing this also calls you to live with intentionality, recognizing that your time on Earth is precious. As Ephesians 2:10 declares, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” When you align your choices with His purposes, your life becomes a reflection of His Glory and Grace! Let’s look at these reflections: 

Reflection 1: Trusting God’s Sovereignty
How does knowing that God planned your days before you were born change how you view your life’s challenges? Reflect on the fact that God is never caught off guard. When you face trials, remember that they are opportunities for growth that God can use to strengthen your faith and refine your character. Trusting in God’s sovereignty means you can release the need to have all the answers and rest in the assurance that His plan is good, even when you can’t see the full picture.

Reflection 2: Living Intentionally
In what ways can you steward your time and decisions to honor God’s plan? Think about how you allocate your resources, relationships, and energy. Are you using them for God’s glory? Pray for wisdom and discernment to identify areas where you can be more intentional. Each moment we are given is an opportunity to reflect His love, serve others, and walk in obedience to His will. Let this knowledge inspire you to live with greater focus and purpose.

Reflection 3: Trusting in Seasons of Waiting
Is there an area of your life where you need to trust more fully in God’s sovereignty? Perhaps you are waiting for an answer to prayer or clarity in a decision. Reflect on the fact that God is at work even in the waiting. His timing is perfect, and His delays are not denials. Ask Him to increase your faith and help you surrender your worries, trusting that He will fulfill His purposes in His time.

God has given each one of us 1,440 minutes to accomplish what He put in you before you knew you! Be intentional on how you live your minutes, for the next one is not promised to you and if you don’t use it for His Glory, you can’t get them back! Use your time wisely, it’s a gift for you to treasure! 

Let’s Pray:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the Author of my life. I stand in awe that You planned every one of my days before I even existed. Thank You for being the Creator of every moment I experience. I am humbled by the truth that You planned every one of my days before I even came into existence. Father, Thank You for loving me so intimately and that You carefully wove and knitted together every detail of my life, giving me purpose and a future filled with hope. I praise You for the reminder that my life is not an accident, but a masterpiece You designed with Your infinite wisdom. Father, help me to trust You in all things as You teach me to live intentionally, making the most of the time You’ve given me and to know that You are always in control. Even when my life feels uncertain or difficult, help me to remember that nothing takes You by surprise. Strengthen my faith so I can walk confidently in the assurance that Your plans are good and perfect. And when I face challenges, show me how to lean on Your Grace and wisdom, trusting that You are working all things for my good. Father, I ask for Your guidance as I steward the days You have given me. Father, help me to use my time, energy, and talents wisely, knowing that they were given to me for Your Glory. Father, open my eyes and ears to see opportunities to serve others and to make a difference in someone’s life. Father, may I always keep You at the center of my all decisions and relationships. And Father, when I become overwhelmed by the demands of my life, remind me to rest in You, hey me to pace myself and to slow down and be present in the moments You have blessed me with. Father, give me the wisdom to find balance, the courage to let go of unnecessary distractions, and the humility to rely on Your strength instead of my own. Father, help me to trust Your timing and surrender my worries to You, knowing that You see the bigger picture even when I cannot. Fill me with Your Presence, Power, Peace and Patience to know that Your delays are for my benefit and that Your purposes will always prevail. Father, today I choose to honor You with all of my heart and to treasure each moment that You have given me! In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen! 

Blessings…

Love Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! What Kind Of Fruit Is Evident In Your Life Today?

John 15:4 AMP ~ “Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.”

The want to be gardener in me loves the story of Jesus as the Root and Stems of the Vine. Me and you are the branches that grow out of His roots.  We get all of our nutrients from Him so that we might live, to bloom, to branch out, and to produce more fruit for God’s Glory!

The image of Christ as the Vine and you as the branches paints such a vivid picture of how deeply dependent you and I are on God. Everything you are, everything you hope to become, flows directly from Him. Like a skilled gardener, Jesus tends to your heart with love and care, pruning away what does not belong and nurturing you for greater growth. Which makes pruning you so necessary!

When God is Pruning you, that’s Him showing you love, just like a good father takes care of His children, God the Master Gardener takes care of His branches, He waters, protects, cuts, and removes branches that will stop or hinder your growth, He is the Vine Dresser!  In order for continued growth to take place, sometimes God has to cut some things off the branches (off of you), He has to remove everything that is dead so that it does not contaminate or infect you and cause you to decay, dry up and die.

Pruning you is done with a purpose in mind! Yes, I know it’s easy to struggle when God begins the pruning process! The cutting away of familiar habits, people, or comforts can feel uncomfortable at first, sometimes downright painful! But as the Master Gardener, God knows exactly what’s necessary for your growth. Pruning removes the dead and harmful parts of your life that hinder His purpose. It may feel like a loss, but it’s truly preparation for more abundance!

God prunes you because He wants your life to be a reflection of His character, plain and simple! When God prunes, He is not rejecting you; He is shaping you, making room for new fruit. His goal is to reflect His character through you and to align you with His perfect plan. Pruning is not punishment; it’s a process of love. Don’t look at pruning as painful but see it as purpose!

Trust the Gardener to cultivate something beautiful in your life as you abide in Him. Your God is Sovereign, and He knows exactly what situations to place you in to produce better fruit for His Harvest. All you have to do is remain in Jesus and He will remain in you, that’s what His Word promises!

You need to do these two things, “abide and thrive!” Jesus offers a  profound insight into your relationship with Him, in John 15. And just as a branch cannot survive or produce fruit unless it remains connected to the vine, neither can you thrive apart from Christ. God created you to bear fruit and not for yourself, but for His Glory!

And here’s the truth, fruitfulness doesn’t happen without abiding and without pruning. The pruning process can feel unsettling as God is removing every weight that is holding you back and down from  your life, things that you thought that you needed, but you really didn’t need it!

It those things that are holding you back from running and winning and abiding and thriving! Just to name a few, it could be your own attitude, relationships, opportunities, or even cherished plans. Yet, in His infinite wisdom and love, the Master Gardener only takes away what will hinder you or leads to spiritual decay. He prunes you to make room for greater growth, so you can thrive in ways you never imagined.

If your spiritual fruit seems sparse or unhealthy, take time to evaluate your relationship with the Vine. Are you abiding in Christ through prayer, worship, and His Word, or have distractions pulled you away? Remember, fruitfulness doesn’t come from your own strength but through His Spirit working in and through you to naturally produce fruit that glorifies Him and blesses those around you!

So, today, take time to examine your heart and see what part of your life does God need to take out with His sharp cutters on? Trust Him! His hands are loving, precise, steady and His plans are far better than yours (Jeremiah 29:11). Lean into Him, trusting that His pruning is creating something beautiful in your life. Let go of the dead branches so that He can remove them, and you can grow, thrive, and produce fruit for His Glory!

Let’s Pray:
Father, my Master Gardener, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and surrender. Thank You for being the Vine that sustains me, for giving me life, strength, and purpose. Father, I know that You love me enough to prune me, to cut away the dead or harmful parts of my life that hinder me from producing fruit for Your glory. Forgive me, Father, for the times I’ve resisted Your hand or clung tightly to things You’ve asked me to release. Help me to trust You completely, even in seasons where the pruning feels painful or confusing. Father, I desire to abide in You, to be connected to You in every moment of my day. Nourish me with Your Word, fill me with Your Spirit, and shape me according to Your perfect will. Thank You for seeing potential in me and never giving up, even when I falter. I welcome Your pruning because I know it’s for my good and Your Glory. Help me to walk in obedience, bearing fruit that will last and draw others to You Jesus! Father, I want to remain in the Vine, trusting You the Master Gardener to work in my life. Let Your love flow through me as You refine me so that I might bear fruit that Glorifies You. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…
Love You Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! It’s Time To Run, Run, Run! Run Your Race! 

Hebrews 12:1-2 AMP ~ “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, [2] [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].”

Imagine that you are training for your first marathon, your training didn’t begin on race day, but it began weeks earlier when you committed to the challenge. Think about your first time training for race, you are wearing heavy sweats, carrying a backpack with water bottles, and running with your headphones tangled. By the first mile, you are totally exhausted, frustrated, and wondering why you ever thought you could run a marathon! So that night, you called your friend who is an experienced runner, and they offer you a piece of advice, you’ve got to let go of what you don’t need. Lighten your load so you can run smoothly!

The key to endurance isn’t carrying everything, it’s carrying what’s essential. So, the next day, you hit the pavement with a new perspective, this time you have lighter gear, a focused mindset, and a heart determined to improve. Yeah, you still struggled at times, but you to trust the process and you remember that endurance is built step by step. So, as you can see God doesn’t ask you to run the race of life weighed down by unnecessary burdens. He wants you to let go of sins, doubts, fears, and even distractions that divert your focus. And to seek Him for wisdom, for you are called to lean on the great cloud of witnesses, as well as on God’s Word, prayer, and the encouragement of fellow believers! 

Life is like a marathon, not a short sprint. In today’s scripture you are encouraged to think of yourself as a runner in a race, with one clear goal, to keep going, stay focused, and endure! But what gives this verse its power is that you are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses! These witnesses, heroes of faith who persevered through hardships are there to cheer you on. Think about the lives of Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Esther, Paul, or the unnamed faithful who endured hardships. Their lives testify to the power of God’s faithfulness. Their stories have been recounted in the Bible and echoed through history for a purpose, to remind you that the race of faith is not ran alone! 

So, when you feel weary, you can draw courage from their stories. They didn’t run perfectly, but they kept going, trusting God to guide them. Their perseverance is in the Bible to there to remind you that victory isn’t about perfection but about unwavering faith. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a one man show! For no marathon is without its challenges and you will need some encouragement along the way! For you will face some burdens and distractions that will try to weigh you down. These weights can be unresolved fears, insecurities, or even the busyness of life that keeps you from wholeheartedly pursuing God. Sin is like an unexpected obstacle in the race, it can trip you up if you’re not vigilant! 

This is why I love this Scripture; it is clear in what you must do, you must actively throw off hindrances and shed them like a runner who tosses aside anything that slows down their pace! Picture it a runner shedding a heavy jacket as the race heats up. What weighs you down? Is it the opinion of others? Is it perfectionism? Is it the fear of failure? Or is it your past mistakes? Whatever it is, throw it off! I believe this verse is to challenge you to reflect on what is holding you back in your spiritual race and to release it. When you surrender these burdens to God, you free yourself to run with clarity and unencumbered by the weight of unnecessary distractions!

The race that you are running had already been marked out for you. God, in His sovereignty, knows the course ahead. He is the One who set the track, prepared the path, and empowers you to keep going. But to finish strong, you must stay focused on Him, keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus, the ultimate example of perseverance and faith! Now run with perseverance, the race that has been marked out for you is unique. No two runners face the exact same course, some may encounter steep hills, while you may have to tread through deserts or forests. Each challenge will be different, but the same God will strengthen each one of you! Trust God’s plan for your specific journey, even when the path feels confusing or overwhelming, just know that God has equipped you with grace, guidance, and strength to keep moving forward, to keep pushing, and to keep running your race, for you have a set goal, eternity! 

Let’s Pray: 

Thank You Father! Father, You have set a race before me, one that is marked by Your love, Grace, and purpose. Father, I have to admit that at times I feel weighed down by distractions, sins, and worries that try to steal my focus. Father, help me to lay these things at Your feet, trusting that You will give me the strength to let go and move forward. Strengthen me to run with perseverance, inspired by those who have gone before me, who trusted You through trials and uncertainties. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may run with endurance, finding joy and peace even in the hard seasons. So, Father when I feel weary, remind me of Your promises, and when I stumble, lift me up with Your Grace. Father, fix my eyes on Your Son, Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith, so that no matter what challenges lie ahead, I can run with hope, knowing that You are with me every step of the way. Father, teach me to trust the race You’ve marked out for me, even when I don’t understand the terrain. Help me to encourage others running alongside me, and may our faith be a testimony to Your power and goodness. Guide me to the finish line, Father, and may my life glorify You in every step that I take. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen! 

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Good Morning Sunshine! Stop Sharing Everything God Tells You!

Matthew 7:6 (ESV) ~ “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”

God’s revelations are precious, and they are treasures meant to deepen your spiritual walk with Him, to guide you in truth, and equip you for His Glory and the good of others. Yet not every insight is meant for everyone or to be shared at all times. Jesus Himself modeled restraint and discernment in sharing sacred truths, knowing the importance of timing, audience, and readiness. In this brief yet powerful verse, Jesus offers a sobering word of wisdom: not every truth, insight, or revelation you receive is meant for everyone, and not everyone is ready to receive the precious things God places in your life. The “dogs” and “pigs” that Jesus refers to aren’t animals but symbolic representations of people who do not appreciate or value the things of God. Instead of receiving God’s Word or wisdom, they dismiss it, distort it, or even turn against it.

This scripture Matthew 7:6, has been misquoted and misunderstood so many times. But it is a crucial truth that we all need to take heed of, to have wisdom to know when and when not to communicate in telling someone what Jesus said. Jesus gives a stark warning to His followers: not every person is prepared to understand, honor, or even accept the truth of God’s Word. Sharing divine insight with those who lack spiritual maturity will lead to agitation, frustration, rejection, or, worse, damage to the message and to relationships.

Read this story, “There was a young man who was bubbling with excitement as he shared his newfound vision from God with one of his friends. He explained the intricate plan he believed God had laid on his heart to start a mentorship program for at-risk youth. His friend listened, but his face clouded with doubt. “That sounds… ambitious,” he said slowly. “Are you even qualified? What if it doesn’t work?” By the end of their conversation, his once fiery confidence was reduced to a flicker. Weeks passed, and the vision faded into the background of his life. It wasn’t until he confided in his pastor months later that he realized God hadn’t called his friend to see the vision, but He had called him. Sharing too soon with the wrong person had almost derailed his purpose, but it taught him an invaluable lesson about guarding what God entrusted to him.” In the same manner, if God has called you to do something do it, and don’t worry, He has destiny helpers waiting to assist you.

The apostle Paul said, “Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready.” – 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 (NIV). Paul recognized that spiritual growth is a process, and not everyone is ready to grasp deeper truths. When you share too soon or with the wrong audience, it can hinder rather than help God’s work. This requires discernment on your part and a deep, prayerful understanding of when, where, and with whom to share what God reveals. (But just know this for yourself, you cannot use that you are a baby in Christ for every, even babies grow up and come off of milk. When will you get off milk and start eating meat?)

Wait for God’s Timing and the Right Person, your destiny helpers have already been assigned to you! Because when God gives you a word, instruction, or task, it’s often accompanied by a period of preparation. Waiting for the right time and the right person is critical to ensuring His plan unfolds as intended. If you share prematurely or with someone who doesn’t understand or support God’s purpose for your life, you risk being discouraged or even talked out of it. Just as Nehemiah kept God’s vision for rebuilding the wall close to his heart until the right time (Nehemiah 2:12), you must learn to protect what God has entrusted to you. Waiting allows God to open the right doors and align you with the right people who can edify, encourage, and partner with you in His work!

As believers, you must practice discernment by praying for wisdom (James 1:5) and waiting for God’s perfect timing (Ecclesiastes 3:7). Reflect on whether your motives are rooted in seeking validation or following God’s guidance (Proverbs 16:2). Recognize that not everyone is ready for spiritual truths, as some require the “milk” of foundational teachings before solid food (1 Corinthians 3:1-2). Consider these scriptures: Proverbs 16:21, Proverbs 12:23, and Proverbs 17:28, which all emphasize the importance of restraint, discernment, and wisdom in speech. Finally, like Nehemiah in Nehemiah 2:4, let prayer precede action, seeking God’s counsel to align with His Will.

The verse from today emphasizes the need for discernment in sharing the sacred and holy things God has entrusted to you. It’s natural to want to share what God has shown you, especially when it excites and empowers you. But Jesus teaches you that sharing too quickly or with the wrong people can lead to discouragement or worse. When you speak to those not ready or willing to understand, you risk throwing away the precious truths that God intended to enrich and build your life and others. Rather than being a blessing, those truths may be misunderstood, rejected, or even mocked.

In the Old Testament, Proverbs 9:7-8 highlights this dynamic: “Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.” (ESV) Jesus’ counsel should remind you that, while you are called to share the gospel and teach others, you must be wise about when and how you speak. (remember it is not what you say, but how you say it). Some people need time to soften their hearts, some need more foundational understanding, and some simply aren’t open. When you choose to withhold the deeper things of God from people who are not receptive, it’s not out of judgment but out of respect for God’s wisdom and timing. Timing is everything!

Let’s Pray:
Father, thank You for trusting me with Your truth and revelations. I recognize how precious they are, they are meant to nurture my spirit and bring Glory to Your Name. I ask for Your wisdom to steward them well. Teach me to listen before I speak, to discern before I act, and to trust Your timing over my own understanding, Proverbs 3:5-6. Father, thank You for the wisdom and insights You entrust to me. Help me to be discerning and wise in how I share Your Word and the revelations You’ve given me. Teach me to recognize the times when it’s right to speak and when it’s right to remain silent. Guard my heart from seeking approval from others and protect me from discouragement when my words are not received. Give me a heightened awareness of the urgency of guarding Your Word, knowing that its power is sacred and not meant for casual handling, for death and life are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21. Help me resist the temptation to seek validation from sharing prematurely, and instead, align my heart with Your purpose. Prepare the hearts of those who are ready to receive Your truth and let me be an instrument of Your Will when the time is right. Father, forgive me for times I’ve spoken out of turn or shared without wisdom. I pray for the strength to protect what You’ve placed in my heart, so the wrong person doesn’t sway me from Your plan. May I wait with patience and faith for the right time and the right people to reveal Your purposes. Fill me with humility, patience, and sensitivity to Your Spirit, so I may honor You in all I say and do as I will share only when I am led by Your Spirit, and I pray this with urgency and reverence. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Have A Blessed Weekend…