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Laying It Down; Rising Up

Steeped in the Word

May 11, 2025 – 5/11/2025

  5 – The Grace of God

11 – (+) Heroes Rising (-) Disorder

 

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 NKJV

Laying It Down; Rising Up\n

I have a deep respect for firemen. While they pull people out of all kinds of dangerous situations, it\u2019s their willingness to run into a burning building for the sake of a stranger that blows my mind. It takes a special person to do that. It was true in Jesus\u2019 day as well.\n

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. \u2013 Romans 5:7\n

The Bible tells us it takes a rare person to lay down their life for the righteous or good. Who would lay down their lives for the down and out, dirty, desperate, and despicable? Liars, adulterers, murderers, and thieves?\n

The Bible tells us Jesus healed all who came to Him. That means all. He healed hands that He knew would be used to steal and to destroy, eyes that would lust, and feet that would run away from Him. Jesus healed with no strings attached. He died for all sinners \u2013 gossips and mass murderers alike. All means all because He has compassion on us all.\n

However, there is a string attached, but it\u2019s not attached to deny us something. It\u2019s attached to give us something, something we don\u2019t deserve – eternal life in heaven as a member of God\u2019s family \u2013 joint heirs with our brother Jesus.\n

It\u2019s my hope that we demonstrate the heart of Jesus and become Holy Ghost firefighters. Run into the flames of people\u2019s burning lives and drag them to Jesus! He will burn away the things that bind and save them from the fires of hell. Just so they won\u2019t feel shamed, He even makes sure they don\u2019t stink!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Laying It Down; Rising Up

I have a deep respect for firemen. While they pull people out of all kinds of dangerous situations, it’s their willingness to run into a burning building for the sake of a stranger that blows my mind. It takes a special person to do that. It was true in Jesus’ day as well.

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. – Romans 5:7

The Bible tells us it takes a rare person to lay down their life for the righteous or good. Who would lay down their lives for the down and out, dirty, desperate, and despicable? Liars, adulterers, murderers, and thieves?

The Bible tells us Jesus healed all who came to Him. That means all. He healed hands that He knew would be used to steal and to destroy, eyes that would lust, and feet that would run away from Him. Jesus healed with no strings attached. He died for all sinners – gossips and mass murderers alike. All means all because He has compassion on us all.

However, there is a string attached, but it’s not attached to deny us something. It’s attached to give us something, something we don’t deserve – eternal life in heaven as a member of God’s family – joint heirs with our brother Jesus.

It’s my hope that we demonstrate the heart of Jesus and become Holy Ghost firefighters. Run into the flames of people’s burning lives and drag them to Jesus! He will burn away the things that bind and save them from the fires of hell. Just so they won’t feel shamed, He even makes sure they don’t stink!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am dedicated to live like Jesus, so I am willing to be a Spiritual Firefighter.  When I see darkness, I will rise up and take on the rescue mission Jesus has for me.  My heart is grateful that He came into my darkness and loved me even before He knew me! What a Savior!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Moving With God

Steeped in the Word

May 10, 2025 – 5/10/2025

  5 – The Grace of God

10 – Perfect Order

 

For if when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

Romans 5:10 NKJV

Moving With God\n

Keep your momentum moving forward! You will scale mountains like it\u2019s a valley and kill giants as you run with full force toward your destiny! The Bible calls you a Living Epistle in 2 Corinthians 3:2. This means you are a walking book, a living testament being written by God. Before your last chapter has finished into the grand masterpiece that blows heaven\u2019s mind, you already know how it will end. It will end with great victory.\n

Your story will not be a sad one filled with great exploits but ending with failure. Yours will be glorious because you are purposing, right this very day, to finish well.\n

Like a modern Tom Sawyer, you are ready for your next big adventure. Just like Mark Twain\u2019s masterpiece, yours too will have a great ending. \u201cBut I reckon I got to light out for the territory ahead of the rest because Aunt Sally, she\u2019s going to adopt me and civilize me, and I can\u2019t stand it. I been there before.\u201d \u2013 Last line of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.\n

Like Huck, don\u2019t go back to where you were. Continue forward! Continue to go after destiny and quit living in your history. Strive for upgrade after upgrade. Go from deep unto deep, chasing after the Lord\u2019s purpose for your life \u2013 leading people to Christ.\n

When you finally finish accomplishing your vision, killing giants, slaying dragons, and mapping it out for others behind you, look for me. I\u2019ll be there in that incredible place with the most interesting man in the world \u2013 Jesus.\n

I will see you on that great day, and we will celebrate together. Until then, keep the faith and purpose to bring a bunch of people with you. The lost need found, so get to it!\n

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. \u2013 Hebrews 12:3","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Moving With God

Keep your momentum moving forward! You will scale mountains like it’s a valley and kill giants as you run with full force toward your destiny! The Bible calls you a Living Epistle in 2 Corinthians 3:2. This means you are a walking book, a living testament being written by God. Before your last chapter has finished into the grand masterpiece that blows heaven’s mind, you already know how it will end. It will end with great victory.

Your story will not be a sad one filled with great exploits but ending with failure. Yours will be glorious because you are purposing, right this very day, to finish well.

Like a modern Tom Sawyer, you are ready for your next big adventure. Just like Mark Twain’s masterpiece, yours too will have a great ending. “But I reckon I got to light out for the territory ahead of the rest because Aunt Sally, she’s going to adopt me and civilize me, and I can’t stand it. I been there before.” – Last line of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Like Huck, don’t go back to where you were. Continue forward! Continue to go after destiny and quit living in your history. Strive for upgrade after upgrade. Go from deep unto deep, chasing after the Lord’s purpose for your life – leading people to Christ.

When you finally finish accomplishing your vision, killing giants, slaying dragons, and mapping it out for others behind you, look for me. I’ll be there in that incredible place with the most interesting man in the world – Jesus.

I will see you on that great day, and we will celebrate together. Until then, keep the faith and purpose to bring a bunch of people with you. The lost need found, so get to it!

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. – Hebrews 12:3

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am ready to respond with a “Yes” in my spirit as the Lord leads me to my next adventure. He is with me. He has the perfect plan. He will accomplish His will in me. I live the abundant life He gave me! Abundance looks like Kingdom work done with excellence!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Goodness Fruit

Steeped in the Word

May 9, 2025 – 5/09/2025

5 – The Grace of God

9 – (+) Fruit Bearing (-) Judgment

 

…for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth… – Ephesians 5:9 NKJV

Goodness Fruit\n

When I was a kid, all of us munchkins would fold our hands, close our eyes and repeat our memorized prayer in our best country bumpkin accents before every meal. \u201cGod is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food\u2026\u201d\n

We kids had it right. God is great, and He is good, so when did our prayer life change from \u201cGod, I know you\u2019re good\u201d to \u201cGod, I hope you\u2019re in a good mood\u201d?\n

Something happens between the first day of kindergarten, the second marriage, and the third trip to the funeral home.\n

After years of what feels like just bad \u2014 being bad, talking bad, living bad, experiencing and feeling bad \u2014 you do something amazing. You recreate God in your own self-image! Crazy, isn\u2019t it? Through the lens of your messed up life, you become less convinced that God is really good because you\u2019re not.\n

It\u2019s a good thing Jesus programmed you to connect with Him because \u201cin Him is life and that life was the light of men.\u201d He created you and me to yearn for His goodness, knowing we would have to fight to comprehend it.\n

\u201cHe has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom what God has done from the beginning to end.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Ecclesiastes 3:11\n

Drop that poisoned apple that tells you God is not good! Once you take a bite, you become bewitched into believing He is waiting for you to mess up so He can punish you. It takes a miracle from the Prince of Peace to kiss you with His goodness \u2014 forgiveness through salvation \u2014 and awaken you to the truth.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Goodness Fruit

When I was a kid, all of us munchkins would fold our hands, close our eyes and repeat our memorized prayer in our best country bumpkin accents before every meal. “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food…”

We kids had it right. God is great, and He is good, so when did our prayer life change from “God, I know you’re good” to “God, I hope you’re in a good mood”?

Something happens between the first day of kindergarten, the second marriage, and the third trip to the funeral home.

After years of what feels like just bad — being bad, talking bad, living bad, experiencing and feeling bad — you do something amazing. You recreate God in your own self-image! Crazy, isn’t it? Through the lens of your messed up life, you become less convinced that God is really good because you’re not.

It’s a good thing Jesus programmed you to connect with Him because “in Him is life and that life was the light of men.” He created you and me to yearn for His goodness, knowing we would have to fight to comprehend it.

“He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom what God has done from the beginning to end.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11

Drop that poisoned apple that tells you God is not good! Once you take a bite, you become bewitched into believing He is waiting for you to mess up so He can punish you. It takes a miracle from the Prince of Peace to kiss you with His goodness — forgiveness through salvation — and awaken you to the truth.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I look to Jesus who is my Light and Life. I always see good coming from Him. As I am close to Him long enough, His goodness rubs off on me. His truth always set me free indeed.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

The post Goodness Fruit first appeared on Troy Brewer Ministries.

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Love Accelerates

Steeped in the Word

May 8, 2025 – 5/08/2025

5 – The Grace of God

8 – New Beginnings

 

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 NKJV

Love Accelerates\n

Do you really know how much you\u2019re loved by the only One who really matters? His name is Jesus Christ, and the Bible says in Zechariah 2:8 that whoever touches you \u201ctouches the apple of His eye.\u201d Just so you know, that is the pupil, or \u201cuntouchable\u201d part of the eye.\n

Jeremiah 29:11 says that when God thinks about you, His thoughts are of peace and plans to bring you to \u201can expected end\u201d \u2013 a certain outcome or specific plan for your life. Wow!\n

Revelation 1:6 says that when God sees you, He sees you as a King or Priest. Yes, Daddy calls you royalty! If He has a wallet, your picture is in it! If God\u2019s got a refrigerator, your accomplishments are displayed all over it!\n

You see, God likes to embarrass the devil by bragging on you the way He bragged on Job. He sees you through the eyes of love. In spite of this, you can\u2019t really love other people until you truly understand how much God loves you. The greater your revelation of His love, the greater your capacity to demonstrate it for others.\n

Evangeline Booth, daughter of the founder of the Salvation Army, had a real knowledge of the Jesus-kind of love. As she sat in a filthy slum cleaning the sores of a drunk woman, a friend said to her, \u201cI wouldn\u2019t do that for a million dollars.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Amazingly, Evangeline Booth replied, \u201cNeither would I.\u201d\n

That\u2019s what love is all about. That\u2019s the way Jesus loves you.\n

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. \u2013\u00a01 John 4:7","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Love Accelerates

Do you really know how much you’re loved by the only One who really matters? His name is Jesus Christ, and the Bible says in Zechariah 2:8 that whoever touches you “touches the apple of His eye.” Just so you know, that is the pupil, or “untouchable” part of the eye.

Jeremiah 29:11 says that when God thinks about you, His thoughts are of peace and plans to bring you to “an expected end” – a certain outcome or specific plan for your life. Wow!

Revelation 1:6 says that when God sees you, He sees you as a King or Priest. Yes, Daddy calls you royalty! If He has a wallet, your picture is in it! If God’s got a refrigerator, your accomplishments are displayed all over it!

You see, God likes to embarrass the devil by bragging on you the way He bragged on Job. He sees you through the eyes of love. In spite of this, you can’t really love other people until you truly understand how much God loves you. The greater your revelation of His love, the greater your capacity to demonstrate it for others.

Evangeline Booth, daughter of the founder of the Salvation Army, had a real knowledge of the Jesus-kind of love. As she sat in a filthy slum cleaning the sores of a drunk woman, a friend said to her, “I wouldn’t do that for a million dollars.”  Amazingly, Evangeline Booth replied, “Neither would I.”

That’s what love is all about. That’s the way Jesus loves you.

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. – 1 John 4:7

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I never knew love until I knew Jesus.  Now I am filled with His Spirit and He guides me to love others. It is an incredible privilege to live with Him and walk in His love.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Spirit-Filled Plan

Steeped in the Word

May 7, 2025 – 5/07/2025

5 – The Grace of God

7 – The Spirit of God

 

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. – James 5:7 NKJV

Spirit-Filled Plan\n

Before you were knit together in your mother\u2019s womb, God was hard at work creating an identity and purpose for you.\n

Know this: it is magnificent, and He trusts you to go after it. He made it for you to discover and, like a good daddy hiding supernatural Easter eggs, He made His plan for you to be found only if you are willing to search for it.\n

You need to be interested in your upgrade. Give in to that feeling that there is more \u2014 that you don\u2019t have enough Jesus.\n

Believe me, you are not too old, nor do you have too much history, to discover the jaw-dropping wonder of what God still has planned for you. You just have to reignite the supernatural, God-given fire for what\u2019s out there (and in there) for you. There is a you no one has seen and a life you haven\u2019t yet lived and might miss if you don\u2019t start \u201cnext level\u201d thinking.\n

I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. If you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,\u2019 declares the Lord, and I will bring you back from captivity.\n

\u2013 Jeremiah 29:11-14\n

Want hope, a future, and prosperity? Do you want out of the prison of a meaningless life? Today is a good day to look for your identity and purpose by following Jesus and going after His gifts.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Spirit-Filled Plan

Before you were knit together in your mother’s womb, God was hard at work creating an identity and purpose for you.

Know this: it is magnificent, and He trusts you to go after it. He made it for you to discover and, like a good daddy hiding supernatural Easter eggs, He made His plan for you to be found only if you are willing to search for it.

You need to be interested in your upgrade. Give in to that feeling that there is more — that you don’t have enough Jesus.

Believe me, you are not too old, nor do you have too much history, to discover the jaw-dropping wonder of what God still has planned for you. You just have to reignite the supernatural, God-given fire for what’s out there (and in there) for you. There is a you no one has seen and a life you haven’t yet lived and might miss if you don’t start “next level” thinking.

I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. If you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the Lord, and I will bring you back from captivity.

– Jeremiah 29:11-14

Want hope, a future, and prosperity? Do you want out of the prison of a meaningless life? Today is a good day to look for your identity and purpose by following Jesus and going after His gifts.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

God’s purpose is found in my life’s journey. The more I seek God, the more He reveals my purpose like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle.  It’s not complete yet, but so far, it is a beautiful purpose.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Grace for More

Steeped in the Word

May 6, 2025 – 5/06/2025

5 – The Grace of God

6 – The Flesh of Man

 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. – Matthew 5:6 NKJV

Grace for More\n

One thing the Bible makes clear, and my experience backs up, is that evil is \u201cless\u201d \u2013 it is toothless, venom-less and defenseless. It is clearly less than good.\n

Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger, and Pablo Escobar were all feared as being unstoppable evil. When the American military came knocking, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of 9-11, tried to hide behind one of his wives. Then, there is Al Capone. He was the meanest gangster bully ever, but he spent several years in the fetal position in cell 181 on Alcatraz Island. He wept so much, the other inmates made fun of him. His tombstone reads, \u201cMy Jesus, Mercy.\u201d\n

With ruthless murderers like Capone, we don\u2019t want to think about their possible redemption. We don\u2019t hope he found Jesus, and we\u2019ll see him in Heaven. It\u2019s natural, and I mean that word for what it is, that we want to see him punished and pay for the horrible evil he dealt others on earth.\n

However, no matter how evil someone has been during their life, the goodness of Jesus is greater! True power is the power to forgive and save. Evil can\u2019t do that.\n

Here is an example from the book of Joshua. Waiting for the Lord\u2019s instructions on how to take the evil city of Jericho, Joshua looks up and sees a mighty warrior with a sword standing in front of him. He asks the question we all want to ask and gets an answer none of us would expect.\n

Joshua went up to him and asked, \u201cAre you for us or for our enemies?\u201d \u201cNeither,\u201d he replied, \u201cBut as commander of the army of the Lord, I have now come.\u201d Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence and asked him, \u201cWhat message does my Lord have for His servant?\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Joshua 5:13-14\n

Joshua asked a wise question: whose side are you on \u2013 good or evil? The reply Jesus gave dropped Joshua to his knees in worship: \u201cNeither.\u201d\n

You see, if the evil people of Jericho would have repented and asked for forgiveness, Jesus would have extended it and saved them. That\u2019s the power of good over evil. It is a power each of us who are saved should be so grateful for; we should want to see it extended, even to the Al Capone\u2019s of this world.","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Grace for More

One thing the Bible makes clear, and my experience backs up, is that evil is “less” – it is toothless, venom-less and defenseless. It is clearly less than good.

Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger, and Pablo Escobar were all feared as being unstoppable evil. When the American military came knocking, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of 9-11, tried to hide behind one of his wives. Then, there is Al Capone. He was the meanest gangster bully ever, but he spent several years in the fetal position in cell 181 on Alcatraz Island. He wept so much, the other inmates made fun of him. His tombstone reads, “My Jesus, Mercy.”

With ruthless murderers like Capone, we don’t want to think about their possible redemption. We don’t hope he found Jesus, and we’ll see him in Heaven. It’s natural, and I mean that word for what it is, that we want to see him punished and pay for the horrible evil he dealt others on earth.

However, no matter how evil someone has been during their life, the goodness of Jesus is greater! True power is the power to forgive and save. Evil can’t do that.

Here is an example from the book of Joshua. Waiting for the Lord’s instructions on how to take the evil city of Jericho, Joshua looks up and sees a mighty warrior with a sword standing in front of him. He asks the question we all want to ask and gets an answer none of us would expect.

Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” “Neither,” he replied, “But as commander of the army of the Lord, I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for His servant?” – Joshua 5:13-14

Joshua asked a wise question: whose side are you on – good or evil? The reply Jesus gave dropped Joshua to his knees in worship: “Neither.”

You see, if the evil people of Jericho would have repented and asked for forgiveness, Jesus would have extended it and saved them. That’s the power of good over evil. It is a power each of us who are saved should be so grateful for; we should want to see it extended, even to the Al Capone’s of this world.

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I want more of God. His power gives life everlasting and more abundant life. I don’t partner with death. I am always watching for opportunities to find more of Him.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Grace to Belong

Steeped in the Word

May 5, 2025 – 5/05/2025

5 – The Grace of God

5 – The Grace of God

 

Now, hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who was given to us. – Romans 5:5 NKJV

Grace to Belong\n

When you became a Christian, you were called into a relationship with God (1 Corinthians 1:9) and it\u2019s a wonderful thing. 1 John 1:3 also makes is clear that we enter a fellowship that goes two ways \u2013 with God and other Christians.\n

It\u2019s the relationship with other Christians that isn\u2019t always wonderful.\n

Now, I have good friends who are kingdom-minded Christians, and they maintain healthy Christian relationships without going to church very often. They stay connected to the body through service or ministries. These few people are the exception to the rule.\n

Most Christians need to attend church even if they don\u2019t believe they do!\n

The New Testament never divides Christians into church members and non-church members. It assumes that everybody participates in the local assembly. It gives no examples of Christians who belong to the \u201cuniversal church,\u201d but have no link to the local church.\n

Any idea of enjoying salvation and being a Christian in isolation is just plain foreign to the New Testament. Christians met regularly. Any time Paul made new converts, he immediately organized them into a little church.\n

The next thing he did was ordain pastors not only to feed and lead those congregations but put them in order.\u00a0For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you.\u00a0\u2013 Titus 1:5\n

The reason for this is that the church must work together to carry out God\u2019s purposes. It\u2019s not a hard thing to understand, but so many Christians miss this! They fool themselves into thinking that salvation is the end of things, when it\u2019s the beginning!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Grace to Belong

When you became a Christian, you were called into a relationship with God (1 Corinthians 1:9) and it’s a wonderful thing. 1 John 1:3 also makes is clear that we enter a fellowship that goes two ways – with God and other Christians.

It’s the relationship with other Christians that isn’t always wonderful.

Now, I have good friends who are kingdom-minded Christians, and they maintain healthy Christian relationships without going to church very often. They stay connected to the body through service or ministries. These few people are the exception to the rule.

Most Christians need to attend church even if they don’t believe they do!

The New Testament never divides Christians into church members and non-church members. It assumes that everybody participates in the local assembly. It gives no examples of Christians who belong to the “universal church,” but have no link to the local church.

Any idea of enjoying salvation and being a Christian in isolation is just plain foreign to the New Testament. Christians met regularly. Any time Paul made new converts, he immediately organized them into a little church.

The next thing he did was ordain pastors not only to feed and lead those congregations but put them in order. For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you. – Titus 1:5

The reason for this is that the church must work together to carry out God’s purposes. It’s not a hard thing to understand, but so many Christians miss this! They fool themselves into thinking that salvation is the end of things, when it’s the beginning!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am a very important piece of God’s plan. He has called the church “the body of Christ.” When the whole body is working together, we can accomplish so much more. I will show up and bring all that God has given me to fulfill what He has for me to do in His body!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Harvest Is My Goal

Steeped in the Word

May 4, 2025 – 5/04/2025

5 – The Grace of God

4 – Creation and Things That Are Made

 

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:5 NKJV

Harvest Is My Goal\n

God has a divine appointment for you today. Don\u2019t miss it! It will lead to an imminent upgrade.\n

Seek wisdom to continue walking in the desires God has set apart for you.\u202fI love miracles and our God loves doling them out to His children in dire need. But miracles are not a long-term answer to our problems, especially financial problems. If we need a miracle, it\u2019s because we\u2019re in a mess.\u00a0 Want out of that mess altogether? Want to live a prosperous, blessed life? The principle of \u201cSeed, Time, and Harvest\u201d is what you\u2019re looking for.\n

Also known as \u201chard work and reward,\u201d it is God\u2019s ultimate highest for you: to see you plan, plant a seed, work the land, and harvest the success of whatever thing you choose to do. And when you succeed, share your prosperity with those less fortunate in the name of Jesus.\n

If this is your plan, you will not only need wisdom, but God\u2019s favor on your life.\u00a0\n

Favor is the God-given ability to hook up with the right people at the right time to prosper. Favor is what you need when it\u2019s time for a promotion and when you go to the bank with the vision for a new business. Favor is what you need to be the top salesperson. It is what God gives you to beat the odds stacked up against you.\n

May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, \u201cThe LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of His servant.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Psalm\u00a035:27\n

The Bible tells us God is looking to favor you. First, you need wisdom, which God tells us in His Word, He provides liberally to all who ask. A good example is Joseph.\n

God gave Joseph favor when he was in his master\u2019s house and when he was in prison. God gave him favor with Pharaoh himself. You see, Joseph knew how to be the perfect house slave, the model prisoner, and how to conduct himself around the king. Joseph was wise. Obviously, he was someone God could work with.\n

Are you someone God can prosper because you are seeking wisdom, favor, and good character?","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Harvest Is My Goal

God has a divine appointment for you today. Don’t miss it! It will lead to an imminent upgrade.

Seek wisdom to continue walking in the desires God has set apart for you. I love miracles and our God loves doling them out to His children in dire need. But miracles are not a long-term answer to our problems, especially financial problems. If we need a miracle, it’s because we’re in a mess.  Want out of that mess altogether? Want to live a prosperous, blessed life? The principle of “Seed, Time, and Harvest” is what you’re looking for.

Also known as “hard work and reward,” it is God’s ultimate highest for you: to see you plan, plant a seed, work the land, and harvest the success of whatever thing you choose to do. And when you succeed, share your prosperity with those less fortunate in the name of Jesus.

If this is your plan, you will not only need wisdom, but God’s favor on your life. 

Favor is the God-given ability to hook up with the right people at the right time to prosper. Favor is what you need when it’s time for a promotion and when you go to the bank with the vision for a new business. Favor is what you need to be the top salesperson. It is what God gives you to beat the odds stacked up against you.

May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of His servant.” – Psalm 35:27

The Bible tells us God is looking to favor you. First, you need wisdom, which God tells us in His Word, He provides liberally to all who ask. A good example is Joseph.

God gave Joseph favor when he was in his master’s house and when he was in prison. God gave him favor with Pharaoh himself. You see, Joseph knew how to be the perfect house slave, the model prisoner, and how to conduct himself around the king. Joseph was wise. Obviously, he was someone God could work with.

Are you someone God can prosper because you are seeking wisdom, favor, and good character?

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I love King Jesus and declare that He wants me to have wisdom, favor, and good character. My life is dedicated to following Him and letting Him develop me so that I advance the Kingdom on Earth!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Perfect Hope

Steeped in the Word

May 3, 2025 – 5/03/2025

5 – The Grace of God

3 – Perfect Completion

 

He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.  Revelation 3:5 NKJV

Perfect Hope\n

You do know there is a big finish coming for you, right? That \u201chope and a future\u201d?\u00a0\u00a0\u201cFor I know the plans I have for you,\u201d declares the Lord, \u201cplans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Jeremiah 29:11 NIV\n

The King James says it this way:\u00a0\u201cFor I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Jeremiah 29:11\n

God wants you to expect and have great hope for where your life ends up. When you start thinking about that, you start thinking about the legacy you leave behind. I hope legacy is as important to you as it is to me. I want to be remembered as a guy who put his whole heart on the line for people nobody else cared about. I want to be remembered as a guy who loved Jesus and fought hard to bring others to the Kingdom.\n

Likewise, I want my children and their children to bear the family resemblance. I hope people look at my kids and say, \u201cThey\u2019re so generous, just like their daddy!\u201d Or watch my grandkids and say, \u201cTheir grandfather used to help whoever needed it, no questions asked, no judgments made. They\u2019re Jesus freaks just like him!\u201d\n

I want my legacy to be about the reflection of my savior in my actions.\n

What about you? Are you expecting a big finish? Be encouraged because one is coming and it\u2019s going to blow people away. Are you leaving a legacy? There\u2019s no better time to start than now!\n

\u201cTherefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments\u2026\u201d\u00a0Deuteronomy 7:9","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Perfect Hope

You do know there is a big finish coming for you, right? That “hope and a future”?  “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

The King James says it this way: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – Jeremiah 29:11

God wants you to expect and have great hope for where your life ends up. When you start thinking about that, you start thinking about the legacy you leave behind. I hope legacy is as important to you as it is to me. I want to be remembered as a guy who put his whole heart on the line for people nobody else cared about. I want to be remembered as a guy who loved Jesus and fought hard to bring others to the Kingdom.

Likewise, I want my children and their children to bear the family resemblance. I hope people look at my kids and say, “They’re so generous, just like their daddy!” Or watch my grandkids and say, “Their grandfather used to help whoever needed it, no questions asked, no judgments made. They’re Jesus freaks just like him!”

I want my legacy to be about the reflection of my savior in my actions.

What about you? Are you expecting a big finish? Be encouraged because one is coming and it’s going to blow people away. Are you leaving a legacy? There’s no better time to start than now!

“Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments…” Deuteronomy 7:9

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

My life is focused and intentional about leaving an inheritance of eternal influence. God is connecting me with next-level people to move into my upgrade and increase my legacy.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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Grace to Advance

Steeped in the Word

May 2, 2025 – 5/02/2025

5 – The Grace of God

2 – A Faithful Witness and Being Set Apart

 

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.

– Ephesians 5:2 NKJV

Grace to Advance\n

Religion trains us to think the worst thing that can happen is to do something wrong \u2014 to fail. But Jesus teaches the worst thing that can happen is for you to do nothing at all!\u00a0\u00a0Are you ready to fight through this with me?\n

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story about a man who was afraid to do what his master had commissioned him to. Instead of taking the master\u2019s coin to the marketplace and gaining more, for fear of losing the one coin, he simply did nothing. When the master returned from a trip, the man gave him back the single coin. The response is shocking\u2026\n

You wicked and lazy servant\u2026 you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming, I would have received back my own with interest\u2026 take the (coin) from him\u2026 and cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing\u00a0of teeth.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 25:14-30\n

Apparently, God takes advancement and multiplication very seriously. In this parable, His wrath is displayed not at mistakes made in moving forward but in the mistake of refusing to move at all. Don\u2019t miss this point!\n

Jesus came to give us abundant life. To reject it out of fear is to say His sacrifice is not enough. And if it\u2019s not enough for you, it\u2019s surely not enough for your friends, family, and co-workers, so there\u2019s no need to share Jesus with them. If this is your mindset, you will never advance His kingdom or His plan for your life.\u00a0You don\u2019t want to hear yourself asking, \u201cWhy is it so hot in here, and how did I get in this handbasket?\u201d","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Grace to Advance

Religion trains us to think the worst thing that can happen is to do something wrong — to fail. But Jesus teaches the worst thing that can happen is for you to do nothing at all!  Are you ready to fight through this with me?

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story about a man who was afraid to do what his master had commissioned him to. Instead of taking the master’s coin to the marketplace and gaining more, for fear of losing the one coin, he simply did nothing. When the master returned from a trip, the man gave him back the single coin. The response is shocking…

You wicked and lazy servant… you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming, I would have received back my own with interest… take the (coin) from him… and cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” – Matthew 25:14-30

Apparently, God takes advancement and multiplication very seriously. In this parable, His wrath is displayed not at mistakes made in moving forward but in the mistake of refusing to move at all. Don’t miss this point!

Jesus came to give us abundant life. To reject it out of fear is to say His sacrifice is not enough. And if it’s not enough for you, it’s surely not enough for your friends, family, and co-workers, so there’s no need to share Jesus with them. If this is your mindset, you will never advance His kingdom or His plan for your life. You don’t want to hear yourself asking, “Why is it so hot in here, and how did I get in this handbasket?”

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

It is time to step out in faith and “Go for it!” God has not given me a spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound mind. He is calling me out of the valleys and into the hills where there is no place for fear. I love the Lord and will stand up and Go wherever He sends me.

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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