The Abundant Life Blueprint

Here is today's communion meditation. We are in a time of the year when God often starts moving the pieces around to transition us to the next level. But during these transitions he often slows things down. And during these times we must remember to wait on the Lord. If we are unsure which direction to go, we should also wait on the Lord. Isaiah 40:31 says, "But they who wait for the Lord shall re...

Here is today's communion meditation.   Right after Jesus fed the multitudes from a little bit of fish and bread the disciples got into the boat to cross the sea and started arguing about how they didn't have enough bread.  Jesus looked at them and said in Mark 8:17-18, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? 18‘Havin...

Here is today's communion meditation.  In Luke 19 is the parable of the minas. And in this story the master tells the servants to take what he's given them and "do business until I come back." I find it interesting that he didn't say to give the minas away, he said to do business with them. In the original Greek, the word used for business can mean trade, invest, or manage for a profit. ...

Here is this week's Yearly Cycle update. We are in a time of year for transfers and transitions. If things are shifting right now, then know that God is moving the pieces around to move you to the next level. It's during this time that God often opens doors to the next level. When these doors open here are a couple of things to keep in mind.  1) It will take faith to go through the door. Goin...

Here is today's communion meditation. In Matthew 25 is the parable of the talents and in verse 15 it says, "To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey."  The word for "ability," in   this passage is the Greek word "dunamis."  Dunamis is where we get our word dynamite from and it means, (miracu...

Here is today's communion meditation.   2 Corinthians 9:6 says, "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." I think there is a balance between grace and sowing and reaping. Jesus said the birds don't sow or reap, but God takes care of them. And by God's grace he takes care of us, but he also gives us the opport...

Here is today's communion meditation.   Psalm 84:10 says, "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere." Better is one day in God's presence than 1,000 elsewhere. Never forgot that God can do miraculous things in one day. We often underestimate the difference that one person or one day can make. In today's communion we are asking God to help us understand the power of one day,...

Here is today's communion meditation. Lately Ecclesiastes 10:20 keeps coming to mind. It says, "Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird in the sky may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say." God has some miraculous ways of making things happen, and I believe that this verse can also have a reciprocal, if we are spea...

Here is today's communion meditation.  The other day I was talking with some people about how sports teams try to steal the signals of their opponents. Stealing signals gives your team an advantage because you know what's coming. In fact, one of the people I was talking with said that stealing the enemies signals was one of the keys to winning World War 2.  This reminded me of 2 Kings 6...

Here is today's communion meditation. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." We are in a time of year when God often initiates transfers and transitions to move us to the next level....

Here is this week's Yearly Cycle update. We are in a time of year for transfers and transitions. If things are shifting right now, then know that God is moving the pieces around to move you to the next level. The key is to keep your eyes up and fixed on him during the transitions.  It's during this time that God wants to do some miraculous transfers and transition you to the next level. God w...

Here is today's communion meditation. Lately we've been talking about James 3:17 which says, " But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." Wisdom from above is first of all pure, it purifies our heart, motives, and desires. And we talked about Revelation 21:21 which says, "Th...

Here is today's communion meditation. Yesterday we talked about James 3:17 which says, " But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." Wisdom from above is first of all pure, it purifies our heart, motives, and desires. While thinking about this I was reminded of Revelation 21:...

Here is today's communion meditation.  James 3:17 says, " But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." Wisdom from above is first of all pure.  Wisdom that comes from above purifies our heart, motives, and desires. In today's communion we are asking God for wisdom that co...

Here is today's communion meditation. Matthew 6:20-23 says, "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." And Luke 12:33-35 says, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the...

Here is today's communion meditation. Both James 3:17-18 and 2 Corinthians 9:10 talk about a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18   - But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. 2 Corinthians 9:10   - Now he who supplies...

Here is today's communion meditation. The other day I was working on some finishing touches for the new book, "Make Today a Masterpiece," and I forgot to record a yearly cycle update for this week. This time of October is a reminder that we have been released from darkness and transferred into the kingdom of Jesus. If you are going through some transfers or transitions during this season of the ye...

Here is today's communion meditation. I have a new book coming out soon called Make Today a Masterpiece: How to Walk in the Fullness of the Day the Lord has Made.  Making Today a Masterpiece, isn't about us trying harder or increasing our effort. It's about taking a different approach where we learn how to rely and trust in God's grace, Spirit, power, righteousness, and all of the good things...

Here is today's communion meditation.   There is an interesting verse in Isaiah 55:1-2. It says, " Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will de...

Here is today's communion meditation. We've been talking about the story in 2 Chronicles chapter 1 where Solomon asks God for wisdom and understanding to do what God has called him to do.    Immediately after this Solomon went by faith to sit on the throne and reign over Israel. Think about this for a moment.. He didn't have any evidence that God was going to give him the wisdom to...

Here is today's communion meditation. We've been talking about the story in 2 Chronicles chapter 1 of God appearing to Solomon and telling him to ask for whatever he wants. Solomon prayed for a couple of specific things... Number one was that God's promise to David would be established or confirmed. This promise was for Solomon's family. We also have great and precious promises in Christ, and...

Here is today's communion meditation. Yesterday we talked about the story in 2 Chronicles chapter 1 of God appearing to Solomon and telling him to ask for whatever he wants. Solomon prayed for a couple of specific things... Number one was that God's promise to David would be established or confirmed. This promise was for Solomon's family. We also have great and precious promises in Christ, and we...

Here is today's communion meditation. In 2 Chronicles chapter 1 is the story of God appearing to Solomon and telling him to ask for whatever he wants. We've been given the same proposition in Christ. Jesus said that if we abide in him, we can ask for whatever we want in his name. But how do we know what to ask for? For a while now we have talked about asking God to help us do what's right and best...

Here is today's communion meditation.   In Genesis 11 is the story of the Tower of Babel. And verse 6 says, "The LORD said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun(pierced) to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible(withheld) for them." The Hebrew word for begun is actually translated as pierced, and I came across some Jewish teaching on this scripture st...