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Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Apr21

Scripture for the week of April 20, 2025
By JoBeth Kested

Jesus… asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:13-17 (NIV)

Throughout the last 2000 years the question is still being asked, “Who is Jesus?” Many are still saying that he was a good man or spiritual teacher, while others say he was a prophet. In these verses Jesus goes on to commend Simon Peter for declaring the truth that He is the Messiah. Jesus acknowledges here in this scripture and many other verses that He is the Son of God. He also declares in John 14:6 that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life; that no one comes to the Father accept through Him. We don’t get the option to believe that Jesus is just a good man, a teacher, or one of many prophets. We must face the fact that He is either a liar, a lunatic or the Lord as He says He is. Jesus is still asking each of us the question, “Who do you say that I am?” This Easter morning, do you know Him as the promised Messiah and the son of God resurrected from the grave? To all who believe, He is still revealing that He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. He Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed!

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Apr13

Scripture for the week of April 13, 2025
By JoBeth Kested

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV

Have you ever felt like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole? Do you have the repetitive lies of the world going round and round in your head: “Not qualified, not smart, not pretty, too fat or too old”? Maybe it is time to heed the advice of this scripture and to stop trying to conform to the self eliminating standards of this world. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Believe you are who God says you are; accepted in the beloved, (Eph. 1:6) fearfully and wonderfully made, (Ps. 139:14) child of God, (John 1:12) and that your gifts make room for you (Pr. 18:16). The more we focus on who God says we are the more we will clearly discern His good, pleasing and perfect will for us. Oh Lord, renew our minds with the washing of Your Word that we might find our perfect place in Your will. Amen.

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Mar23

Scripture for the week of March 23, 2025
By JoBeth Kested

 

For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods, in whose hand are the depths of the earth, the peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who made it, and His hands formed the dry land. Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Psalm 95:3-6 (NASB)

Have you ever had your breath taken away by the beauty of an ocean sunset, stood in awe of snow capped mountains or thrilled by the delicate display of wild flowers in a meadow? Elohim, the Creator God, the most masterful of all artists, reveals Himself to us in the minuscule and extravagant details of His creation. God displays His majesty in the loftiness of mountain peaks and the splendor of ocean depths. We are humbled by His sovereignty expressed in the brilliant display of lightening and the blustering winds of powerful storms. His mercies that are new every morning are revealed in every glorious sunrise. The Lord tenderly captivates our hearts in the loveliness of butterfly wings, the fragrance of roses and the awe of a sleeping baby. Then, wonder of all wonders, He created us in His image and we are invited to call Him Father because loves us! Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.

Scripture OfThe Week By JoBeth Kested

Mar16

Scripture for the Week of March 16, 2025
By JoBeth Kested

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV)

Have you ever tried to find your way in the dark without a light? Are you aware that darkness flees at the speed of light at 186,000 miles per second? In Genesis chapter one, God said, “Let there be light” and He created light to break out of the darkness. This verse reveals that God is also able to shine the light of His extravagant love into the dark places of woundedness, fear or shame in our hearts. He sheds the dawning light of His glory to know the perfection, beauty and resurrection power we can each find in our personal relationship with Jesus face to face. Jesus proclaimed in John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Let the light of Jesus’ love be shed into your heart (Romans 4:5) and through you to others as you follow Him. Grace, grace, Lord!

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Mar2

Scripture for the week of March 2, 2025
By JoBeth Kested

“I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalms 16:8,11 (NASB)

Have you ever wondered how to have joy through any circumstance? Biblically joy goes beyond emotional happiness which is dependent on whatever makes us feel good and it is temporary. Joy is primarily a choice and is dependent upon trusting in the sovereign goodness of God, even when we don’t feel it; knowing that He is Who He says He is as revealed to us in His Word. When this scripture mentions God’s place at the Psalmists right hand that implies giving Him the highest place of honor and absolute power in our lives. We learn in this scripture that when we choose to abide in His presence we can know the security of safety, overflowing joy and everlasting pleasure. His right hand holds all power and all authority in heaven and on earth to defend and provide for us. Lord, please go before us revealing the path of abundant life in Your presence and the fullness of joy we all long for. Amen.

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Feb16

 

Scripture for the week of February 16, 2025
By JoBeth Kested

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26 (NKJV)

Have you ever felt your face light up when you come face to face with someone you love? What a blessing and joy to be loved like that! How awesome it is to know that when God sees us His face lights up, too! These verses were God’s instructions to Aaron, the first high priest, and his sons to pray over the people with the promise that He would then bless them (vs 27). As believers, we are a royal priesthood (1Peter 2:9) and we too can pray these words over our homes and loved ones. Our loving God longs to bless us with grace and His protection. His also lifts us up in His unmerited favor and He gives us peace. No matter what the future holds or what difficulties you may face tomorrow, fix your eyes on the Lord, knowing that you light up His face and He desires to extend blessings, grace, favor and peace upon you today. Hallelujah!

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Feb10

Scripture for the week of February 9, 2020
By JoBeth Kested

“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:1b-3a (NLT)

Are you feeling caught in raging rivers of difficulties or the consuming fires of oppression and afraid of being overcome? How wonderful to hear the Lord’s command at the beginning of these verses that we are not to be afraid because we belong to Him! Our God has already paid the exorbitant ransom price to set us free and He calls each of us by our name! The Lord declares that because we belong to Him we have nothing to fear. He will not allow any difficulty, oppression or consuming circumstance to destroy us and that He is with us no matter what we have to face in the days ahead. What an awesome truth that He is not only The Lord God Almighty and Creator of the Universe, but also chose to be our Savior through the blood of Jesus! Renew your trust in His loving care and protection by His saving grace today and rejoice that you no longer walk alone. Thank You, Lord!

Heaven’s Flames: Witness the Power of God Answering by Fire By Lorena Cox

Dec23

Heaven’s Flames: Witness the Power of God Answering by Fire

The phrase “God answers by fire” is often associated with the biblical story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, found in 1 Kings 18:20-40.
In this dramatic event, which it’s one of my favorite biblical stories, Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to call on their god to send fire to consume their sacrifice. Despite their fervent ritualistic efforts over and over again, no fire comes.
When Elijah prays to the God of Israel, fire immediately falls from heaven and consumes the offering, demonstrating that the God of Israel is the true Living God that the God is Israel is Lord.
What about our prayers?
Are the prayers being answered by fire?
What causes God to answer by fire?
The answer, faith in God!
Pleasing God through faith causes God to respond.
Through faith, we are saying:
“God, this is your moment to demonstrate your power for you to be glorified.
Everyone will know, you did it and not me.
Now, here is the offering, here is the sacrifice, here is my prayer.”
I hear the Lord say “move out of the way, my fire is coming down now!”

I encourage you and me, let’s keep praying with faith in God!

Our Mighty God who hears our heart, knows every word before we say it, He is pleased to answer our prayers by fire.?

Here are 15 powerful decrees for you to speak over yourself and watch God answer your prayers by fire in the presence of your enemies.

1. I decree that God answers my prayers by fire.
– Reference: 1 Kings 18:24 – “Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire—he is God.”

2. I decree that the power of God is manifest in my life through miraculous signs and wonders.
– Reference: Acts 2:19 – “I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.”

3. I decree that the fire of God’s presence consumes every obstacle in my path.
– Reference: Hebrews 12:29 – “For our God is a consuming fire.”

4. I decree that the same God who answered Elijah by fire is working powerfully in my life.
– Reference: 1 Kings 18:38 – “Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.”

5. I decree that my faith is strengthened as I witness God’s mighty works.
– Reference: Psalm 77:14 – “You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.”

6. I decree that the fire of the Holy Spirit ignites my passion for God’s purposes.
– Reference: Acts 2:3 – “They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.”

7. I decree that God’s fire purifies and refines every area of my life.
– Reference: Malachi 3:2-3 – “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver.”

8. I decree that God’s fire burns away all impurities and leaves me holy and set apart.
– Reference: Isaiah 6:6-7 – “Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, ‘See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.'”

9. I decree that the fire of God brings clarity and direction to my life.
– Reference: Exodus 3:2-4 – “There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, ‘I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.’ When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ And Moses said, ‘Here I am.'”

10. I decree that God’s fire ignites a revival in my heart and in my community.
– Reference: Luke 3:16 – “John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.'”

11. I decree that the fire of God’s love consumes all fear and doubt within me.
– Reference: 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

12. I decree that God’s fire empowers me to live boldly and confidently.
– Reference: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

13. I decree that the presence of God is evident in my life through the fire of His Spirit.
– Reference: Acts 2:4 – “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”

14. I decree that God’s fire illuminates my path and guides me in truth.
– Reference: Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

15. I decree that I am filled with the fire of God’s passion and zeal.
– Reference: Romans 12:11 – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

Blessings and Love,
Lorena Cox

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Dec2

Scripture for the week of December 1, 2024
By JoBeth Kested

 

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB)

Have you ever wondered how to find God’s will? What if the three things listed in this verse were the keys to releasing and experiencing God’s will for you? In the many tests, trials and difficult situations we face each day, what if we would choose to rejoice in the Lords’s overcoming power instead of worrying? What if we would then choose to pray in faith instead of yielding to fear? And, what if we would choose to give thanks for the opportunity to see God demonstrate His abundant provision for us instead of grumbling and complaining? In Matthew 19:26 Jesus said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” By His grace, choose to rejoice, pray and give thanks in everything today to set your feet on the path of God’s will concerning you. Thank You, Lord.

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Nov11

Scripture for the week of November 10, 2024
By JoBeth Kested

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

Have you ever struggled to find enough faith to guide you in the midst of gripping fearful circumstances? In such times, it is important to remember that submitting to fear instead of believing in faith is a choice. Let’s take a look at this scripture with the word fear in place of the word faith and see how it would read. “Now fear is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” How much easier it is to see the foolishness of wasting our time and energy by wallowing in the quicksand of fear that anticipates and expects things we can’t even see yet and have no power to change. We can choose to have faith in our all powerful Heavenly Father that creates worlds out of nothing, is able to move mountains, make rivers in the desert, and brings resurrection life from the dead! Instead of yielding to fear, let’s put our faith in Almighty God that can create things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Yes, Lord!