Fresh Manna by Prophetess Smith

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting live.”   -John3:16

"It's vain to labor and strive for that which cannot satisfy the soul." Ecclesiastes 6:7 When all of your labor is for your belly, then your appetite is never fulfilled.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.   Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.          - Proverbs 16:18-19

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.   Romans 12:16 

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”  -Proverbs 29:2

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.  -Hebrews 12:2

The will of God is our refuge and our fortress.  In His will, He surrounds us and protects us.  There is safety in the will of God.

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.  - Galatians 5: 13 

Our words carry weight.:          They can harm and they can heal.           They can build up and they can tear down.

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.   -Deuteronomy 31:8

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.  Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit He taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.   - John 15:1-2 Don't despise the day of small beginnings.  God is growing you.  Every great tree starts with a tiny seed.  Be still.   God has not forgotten you, neither has He forsaken you.

Isaiah 57:15  For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

For the love of Christ constraineth us: because we thus judge, that if one died for all, than were all dead:  And that He died for all, that they which live should not hence forth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again,”                        - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Jesus is our pacesetter. A pacesetter is a runner or competitor who set the pace at the beginning of a race.  Jesus is the author of our faith.           “In the beginning God…”. Genesis 1:1 Before we were...Jesus was already here.             He has set the standards of achievement for us.           He came that we might have life and that more abundantly.           Following Jesus leads to abund...

We are living in a time where gross darkness seeks to cover everything and everyone.  It is only through true discipleship that the light of God is us will move away the darkness that seeks to envelop us.  

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.   -Ephesians 6:10

Our battle is not as much with one another as it is with ourselves.  Jesus came to give us life, and that more abundantly.   However, until we learn how to subdue our flesh, we will live defeated lives.

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.   My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined .  - Job 23:10-11  Following Jesus requires stepping out on blind faith.  Our trust in Him must be with unwavering belief.

Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:   Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.    

In Christ, God  was reconciling the world unto Himself and He has committed unto us the message of reconciliation.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.    - Psalm 23:5-6

For every trial we patiently endure, a gem of wisdom and knowledge is imparted. If you sat and listen attentively, you will hear the instructions of the Master Teacher. Our trials are not designed to destroy us but to refine us. Be still…God is molding you into an image of Himself.

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.  Lamentations 3:22-23

Even though the storms of life are blowing in your direction, and it seems like the winds will never die down; do know this, God has not forgotten you, neither has He forsaken you.  You are still standing because He is upholding you.   Trust God...He won't let you fall.