Cultivate an Awareness of God’s Presence—Two2Grow, May 20 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? Ps. 139:7 NIVThe world we live in is filled with the presence of God. The answer to David’s questions in today’s Scripture is “nowhere,” because the Spirit is everywhere (see Ps 139:8–12).Most people, even most Christians, don’t realize that or live like it is true. Bu...  Read More

Skilled with the Sword of the Word—Two2Grow, May 19 “It is written… It is written again” Matthew 4:4, 7, NKJVWhen facing the devil in the desert, Jesus used the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit and made the devil flee.Jesus has shown us how to win against the devil’s lies and temptations. Notice how skilled Jesus was with the sword of the Word. He began by saying, “It is written,” but as the...  Read More

The Devil Is a Liar — Two2Grow, May 18 When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. John 8:44b NKJVWe are in a constant conflict with the devil. That’s a fact. But it should not scare us, because Jesus crushed the head of the serpent on the cross. We are battling a defeated foe. Because he is defeated, the devil cannot just bully himself into your ...  Read More

“One Day It Will All Make Sense” – May 17 "The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:24 NIVHave you ever taken a step of faith and things didn’t turn out the way you expected? Maybe the Lord asked you to give a bit more money and then you ended up with some lack. Or God led you to change your career, only to find yourself in a hard place and missing your former job. ...  Read More

Type your new text here. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?  2 Corinthians 2:15–16 NLTDid you ...  Read More

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 NIVHave you ever been lost? I mean where you literally do not know where you are or how to get to where you need to go. It is a strange and unsettling feeling.Once I was walking alone in a large African city and I got lost (this was before smartphones and GPS). ...  Read More

Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. Luke 1:34–35 NLT God has great plans for your life, plans to make your life meaningful and fruitful. God wants to use you to show Himself as the loving a...  Read More

Anointed and Waiting – Two2Grow, May 13 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Luke 2:25 NIVThe culture we live in is an instant gratification culture with easy access to everything. We have instant coffee, fast food, and microwaves. With Internet and streaming services like Netflix...  Read More

The Lord for Your Body – Two2Grow, May 12 “The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.” 1 Corinthians 6:13 NIVWe are used to hearing that God loves us, but have you ever stopped to reflect on which parts of you God really loves? I have found that many Christians think that God loves their soul and spirit—their inner being—but have not really t...  Read More

When Jesus Says “Yes”, Nobody Can Say “No” – Two2Grow, May 11 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” John 21:22 NIVIn Jesus’s reply to the inquisitive Peter, who wondered about the future of John, we see that it is Jesus who makes the final decision in our lives.There is a worship song especially popular in Africa that captures the ...  Read More

God’s Success Metric – Two2Grow, May 10 "His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’" – Matthew 25:21 (NIV)I have never met anybody who wanted to be a failure. I think all of us want to be successful. God has placed in us a desire to set goals and achieve them....  Read More

You Are Beautiful. Period. – Two2Grow, May 9 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)Did you know that the most dangerous place in your home is in front of the mirror?I heard of a pastor who, when people from his church moved into new homes came and prayed for the presence of God to fill the house (I...  Read More