“At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents. And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not.”  Numbers 9:18-19 During the forty years that the children of Israel sojourned in the wilderness, their tents were all pitched to face the Tabernacle, where the presence of the Lord dwelt. Each morning as they rose to face the day, they would open their tent door and look toward the Tabernacle. Was the cloud still there? If it were, then they knew they would be staying put for another day. They would gather their manna for the day and go about their usual routine. If it was lifting, they knew that it was time to move. They would take down their tent, pack up their belongings, and wait for the signal to travel. Today, we do not see a cloud in the sky directing our movements. But we do have the Holy Spirit dwelling within our hearts, and we look to Him…

On the day I am writing this, a weather alert has been issued for our area. We have already had hail. Freezing rain is predicted for the next few hours, accompanied by high winds. Schools have been closed for the day, and people have been asked to stay off the highways unless it is necessary. Hydro crews are prepared to deal with power outages, and all emergency crews are on high alert. But here in my apartment, I feel secure. I have battery-operated lights if the power does go out. Extra clothing and blankets are available if the heat fails. In my cupboards, I have food that can be prepared without the use of electricity. I have everything that I need. Storms are raging throughout our world today. The Bible has prepared us to expect turmoil prior to our Lord’s return to earth. There will be earthquakes, upheavals in nature, and strife among nations. Every time we listen to the news reports, we realize that these prophecies are being fulfilled. But Jesus told His disciples: Luke 21:28 “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” We…

It’s finally spring! There’s something powerful about this season, especially the spring equinox, when day and night are held in perfect balance. It marks a shift because darkness no longer dominates, and from this point on, light begins to stretch further into our days. What was dormant starts to awaken. And maybe, if you’re honest, your soul has been craving that kind of shift too. “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him…” (Psalm 62:5–8) Spring reminds us that waiting is never wasted. God will, at times, intentionally lead us into a waiting season to: teach us patience, prepare us for growth, reveal His glory, or accomplish what we may not yet understand. Think about a butterfly. If you try to rush the process of a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, you risk killing it. During metamorphosis, the caterpillar literally breaks down into an unrecognizable state—almost like liquid. It’s messy. It’s hidden and uncomfortable. And from the outside, it looks like nothing is happening. But everything is happening. Transformation is taking place in the dark. The Darkness of a Cocoon Have you ever been in a place where it feels like you’ve been wrapped in…

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26 Throughout scripture, we learn there are different ways to pray. Intercessory prayer, for example, is the deepest and most unselfish form of prayer. This type of prayer is characterized by terms such as “wrestling in prayer”, “groaning that can’t be uttered”, and “fervent, agonizing prayer.” The word intercession means, “to come between,” or “to interpose on behalf of someone else”. An individual who is engaged in intercessory prayer is beseeching God on behalf of another person. My Personal Testimony I have shared this testimony before, but feel prompted to share it again. Several years ago, in Bible College, I developed an undeniable burden for a family member who had fallen away from God. I entered into a season of fasting and prayer for this individual, believing that God would do something miraculous in their life. One afternoon, I entered the prayer room, and a spirit of intercession came over me. I prayed for almost five hours; it was physically exhausting, and I felt like an…