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God gave specific instructions for the children of Israel to follow if they wanted His covenant blessings. The first requirement was to listen to the voice of the Lord and to obey. Derek takes a look at Deuteronomy 28, which lists the blessings of God that will come upon us if we will be diligent to listen and obey.

Today Derek looks at two more principles; the first being that all God’s promises are now available to us through Christ. Jesus is the channel and it is only through Him that we receive anything from God. The fourth principle is that the promises of God are expressions of His will, so when we pray according to a promise, we have faith to believe that He will answer that prayer.

Throughout Scripture we are told to have a new song in our mouth, to praise the Lord, to bless and not curse. As we yield our tongue to the Holy Spirit, our mouth should flow with praise, thanks, and blessing. Our words should reflect the glory of the One living in us and be a witness to Him.

Today Derek looks at three specific diseases that affect our tongues we need to be wary of. Excessive talking is common but leads to transgression. Idle or careless words often come out, but we will be held accountable for what we have said. The third disease is gossip or slander— we are not to be the source of it nor the recipient. Don’t let poison in to your body.

God had a purpose in bringing the Israelites to the place of testing and it was a good purpose. Derek pointed out, “Man’s disappointments are God’s appointments.” at the bitter waters of Marah, God revealed the way to healing and He revealed Himself as the Healer. So, listen today and learn about “The Lord Our Healer.”

Each of us has an assignment—something God has for us to do in our life. Using Joshua as a pattern, Derek shows how to apply the principles the Lord laid down for him. With these principles under our belt, we may be confident He is with us to accomplish His plan. God’s basic requirement is: THINK the Word of God, SPEAK the Word of God, ACT the Word of God.

Today Derek relates how he was delivered from a spirit of depression as he applied principles from the Word. He exposes all forms of discouragement to be lies from Satan, not from God. The Holy Spirit is the Encourager. He may rebuke us; He may convict us, but He never discourages us.

Today Derek contrasts those who at the time of their death are united to Christ and those who are not. To the one, there is hope and encouragement, for we will see them again. To the other, there is only despair. Addressing the listener, Derek encourages everyone to commit themselves to Christ.

Today Derek looks at how it was the grace of God that caused the Corinthian church to generously give to the poor in Jerusalem. The welfare of others was paramount as an outworking of grace. Many other truths are brought out from Scripture about giving. What a wheel of turning! As we give it is given back to us, and as it is given to us we can give again.

When we are born again, we become new creatures and that means our old man is dead. We have to deny self, acknowledge Jesus is Lord and Master. We are His slaves, also serving His servants. As we do this, we become vessels of grace. Derek shares from experience how this truth of finding himself where death of self-life has led to the manifestation of Jesus.