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Faith-Proof
February 25, 2024
The Unstoppable "FaithApp": The Revolution That Can't Be Stopped
In a world where we're inundated with apps for every conceivable need, there's one game-changer that outperforms them all—a divine download that's not just another widget on your digital shelf but a lifeline of limitless potential—the "FaithApp"! This app, launched through the ultimate upgrade package delivered by Jesus Christ, is an all-encompassing solution to the challenges we face, day in and day out.
I. The Daily Divine Download
Just like clockwork, we update our apps to get the latest and greatest features, but when it comes to our faith, it's a 24/7 download that keeps us running on the latest divine software. The life Jesus led wasn't just refreshing—it was revolutionary! Every day, Jesus updated His faith by withdrawing to pray and tapping into the will of God. It's time we do the same. Our daily refresh includes immersing ourselves in prayer, reconciling our spirit with the Scripture, and aligning our will with God's. With each daily update, our 'FaithApp' reaches new heights, ready to tackle the challenges and grasp the opportunities that arise.
II. Sharing the Divine Payload
Jesus didn't hoard His faith as a personal treasure; He unleashed it like a global app store, making it available to everyone in all corners. He lived His truth openly, unselfishly, and without restraint—this presented faith to the world. We too, are ambassadors of this 'FaithApp'. Our lives are to be open testaments, verbal invitations for loved ones and strangers alike. Share the app, spread the love, and watch the download count soar!
III. Public Square, Faith Highlights
One of the best features of the "FaithApp" is its public presence. Like Jesus, who brought his faith to the masses, we too should use this app, unashamedly in public. Whether it's serving communities, being the beacon of integrity, or simply engaging in life's profound conversations with grace, it's about using our 'FaithApp' in real life and real-time. This isn't about saving face; it's about showing faith.
The Ultimate User Experience
The upgrade that Jesus provided through His ultimate sacrifice wasn't just a new app; it was a new way of life. His transformational download unlocked not just access to faith but to the very presence, power, and peaceful presence of God. It's the ultimate user experience that's always one prayer away, one word from the Bible, or one step in the fruits of the spirit.
Optimize Your Faith, Maximize Your Life
Don't just use the 'FaithApp' on default settings—customize it! Optimize it to your heart’s desire, tailor it to your life's unique demands, and watch as every aspect of your existence accelerates. A vibrant faith, powered by grace and the wisdom of the divine, can improve your relationships, sharpen your mind, and ignite your heart's passions!
Whether you’re an enthusiast, seeker, or a seasoned user, it’s time to commit to an unparalleled experience with the 'FaithApp'. It's the one app we can't afford to overlook, especially in this tech-driven world. May your walk be as strong as your Wi-Fi signal, your hope as radiant as a full battery, and your 'FaithApp' as dependable as the smartphone in your pocket. Share, use, optimize—don’t just download it; live it out loud! This is not a drill. This is the future, here and now, as unstoppable as the dawn of a digital age it was born into. Download it, update it daily, and be the change that glorifies the divine—because in this app, there's no “uninstall” option!
© J. Leon Gant Jr., 2024

The Divine Playlist: Tuning In to Faith's Frequency!
March 3, 2024
Humanity has long marveled at the cosmos, noticing patterns and sequences, waves, and vibrations. We've looked up at the stars and pondered the great cosmic signal that echoes through time and space. But little do we realize that the greatest frequency, the one that truly shapes our reality, isn't found in the celestial dance but within us, vibrating our very core. This blog post isn't just another signal—you're about to discover how to tune in to the ultimate broadcast.
Powering Up With Faith's Frequency
Aligning with faith is like fine-tuning a radio dial to hear that perfect track that speaks directly to your soul—the frequency of the Divine! It’s not just a spiritual mood enhancer; it’s the ultimate life signal, the roadmap to flourishing in even the most challenging times.
Picture this: you're the radio jockey of your destiny, flipping the switch to play the anthem of your purpose. Here we go—crank up the volume and get ready for a wild ride through the cosmos of faith, a voyage of discovery and empowerment.
Actively Listening, Passionately Believing
Grab the knob with passion! Faith doesn't work in the realm of ifs; it grows in the fertile soil of certainty. It's about flipping the switch from 'could' to 'will,' turning the volume from whisper to roar. This isn't just any listening; it's hearing with the ferocity of a lion, unyielding and unwavering.
The Interference of Life's Storms
Sometimes, it feels like there's a thunderstorm wreaking havoc on your frequency, a mighty disturbance testing your resolve. But think of it this way—no matter how hard the wind blows, a lighthouse stands firm, guiding ships to safety. You must be that lighthouse!
Dialing Down the Static
Sin, doubt, and fear—they're like static on your personal station, the white noise stifling faith's sweet symphony of positive life vibes. Yet, here is the good news—static can be tamed and conquered through deliberate choices that clear the airwaves for faith to shine.
Tune in, Turn Up, Transform!
It's time to take control of your broadcast! Transforming your life with faith is like turning your favorite hobby into the main event—only the hobby is living out your God-given purpose, and the event is your spectacular existence.
Transformation of Peace
Imagine a symphony of peace that crescendos through every aspect of your being. It's a melody that banishes the noise of worry and fear, allowing you to rest in the serenity of divine assurance.
Transformation of Purpose
Discovering your purpose is akin to finding that one song that just gets you moving, heart-and-soul. It's the track that, when played, infuses everything you do with passion and reason.
Transformation of Power
We're talking powerhouse tunes here! The kind that doesn't just resonate through the air but pulses in every step you take and every word you speak.
Have you ever been to a concert where the music was so infectious that it seemed to give the crowd a collective surge of energy? That's the power of faith at work, setting your playlist on fire with electrifying zeal.
The Week-Long Challenge to Tune Your Faith
I propose a seven-day faith-intensive course—a crash course in aligning your life to its grandest frequency. Each day is an opportunity to fine-tune your inner music, charging you up for a lifetime of spiritual prowess!
Day 1: Verse Vigilance
Your mission is to immerse yourself in Scripture. Treat it like an energy drink for the soul, fueling you from within!
Day 2: Praise Party
Worship like you've just been handed tickets to front-row seats in the celestial arena, and God's about to drop the beat of His wisdom!
Day 3: Service Surge
Lend a hand, for the action speaks louder than any word. The downward spiral of doubt? Reversed by the upward motion of lifting others up.
Day 4: The Dance of Peace
Today, find peace in the storm. Not by running from the rain but by twirling in the tempest, knowing that something greater is guiding each raindrop.
Day 5: The Anthem of Purpose
Your purpose isn't a melody that plays once and fades into the background—it's the anthem of your life, the track you keep on repeat.
Day 6: Charging Chorus
Seek the spirit's power as if you were an electric car hankering for a charge. Zap! Feel that? You're juiced up and ready.
Day 7: The Encore
Share the spotlight with your friends, family, and fellow faith-seekers. Your concert is a group project in which every note counts and every harmony enriches.
The echo chamber of faith amplifies the strength of our resolve, the wisdom of our choices, and the beauty of our moments. Hit play on this gift of divine proportions and dance like nobody's watching—because when you're tuned in to faith's frequency, the only audience that truly matters is the Divine.
© J. Leon Gant Jr., 2024

Sisters of Faith
March 8, 2024
Written By: Sis. Marilyn McCottrell

Do you know the daughters of Zelophehad? They get significant biblical airtime in the Old Testament. They are mentioned in three separate books (i.e., Numbers, 1 Chronicles, and Joshua). They have an entire chapter of Numbers devoted to their bold appeal, and in another chapter, their uncles appeal to Moses based on the sisters’ importance. Four of the five sections of biblical history mentioning the sisters go so far as to name each of them by name: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. To put this in context, Jabez, by comparison, is referenced in exactly two verses of scripture (1 Chronicles 4:9-10), and Christians wrote a whole song about his request of God and routinely quote his “enlarge my territory” in prayer. So during this Women’s History Month, I want to elevate these sisters in our consciousness for their importance to the biblical record and their faith.
We first learn of this family in Numbers 26. Their father, Zelophehad, died in the wilderness, along with his entire generation, for his lack of faith in the plan of God. After having been delivered from Egypt, after crossing the Red Sea and seeing Pharoah and his armies drown, after the presence of the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night, after being fed manna from heaven, after receiving water from the rock, Zelophehad and nearly everyone else, were too afraid to take possession of the Promised Land, doubting the God of their deliverance and provision. By the end of Numbers 26, “not a man was left of them, except Caleb…and Joshua…” (v. 65).
After this older generation died, Moses conducted a second census. God spoke to Moses and told him to divide the land He will give to them by the families. To the larger families, more land should be given. To the smaller families, less should be allotted.
This became the basis of the case the daughters of Zelophehad brought to Moses. Their father died, and because he had only daughters, no land would be given in his name. To the sisters, an injustice was afoot. Their father was not part of Korah’s rebellion against Moses. While he had sinned in his doubting of God and had ordinary daily sin, so too had everyone else in his generation. Why, they argued, should their father’s name be wiped out and no land be given simply because he had no sons?
These sisters took their case to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting where Moses, Eleazar, the leaders, and the entire congregation were gathered. Imagine the bravery to cry foul before millions of people. Imagine the boldness to stand as women with a complaint in this patriarchal society. Imagine the courage it took to advance an argument about an injustice to the man God handpicked to speak to “face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend” (Exodus 33:11).
The sisters then took a step further in faith when they said, “Give us a possession among our father’s brothers” (Numbers 27:4). Two great points of significance lie in these words: 1) These women believed with no hesitation that God would make good on His promise. For them to even request a portion meant that they believed God. The Promised Land was an inevitability for them. 2) They believed that their progeny would be protected in the land of promise. Because the families would receive land that could not be taken from them except by God and due only to their disobedience, the sisters believed that their family line would have longevity in the Promised Land. They believed God not only for immediate provision, but also for long-term provision.
When Moses took their case to God, the Lord said, “The daughters of Zelophehad are right in their statements. You shall surely give them a hereditary possession among their father’s brothers, and you shall transfer the inheritance of their father to them” (Numbers 27:6-7). Because of their audacious faith, these sisters not only preserved the name of their father, but they also ensured that every father with only daughters had his name preserved as well. The sisters’  faithful act to secure their family name resulted in their protection and that of every family like theirs. And when Joshua distributed the land to the tribe of Manesseh, Zelophehad’s ancestor, those sisters went boldly once more before the entirety of the congregation to remind them of what the Lord commanded Moses concerning them (Joshua 17:4). They saw their case through to the end, never doubting that the Lord would do exactly what He said he would do.
As we journey through this month and beyond, let us walk boldly by faith in the promises of God. The odds may be stacked against us. We may have to move in circles outside of our regulated places or outside of our comfort zones, but remember the daughters of Zelophehad. Remember how Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah took what God had assured them of and allowed that to steer their unity, argument, and faith.

© Marilyn McCottrell, 2024
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"Divine Surveillance Recap"
September 1, 2024
Submitted By:Pastor J. Leon Gant Jr.
God's Eyes Are On You: Living Under Divine Surveillance
Have you ever felt like you were being watched? Not just by a passing stranger, but by someone closely observing your every move? In our world of ubiquitous cameras and constant monitoring, it's a feeling we're all too familiar with. But what if I told you there's a surveillance system that's been in place long before the invention of technology? A divine surveillance that sees beyond the surface, hears beyond the noise, and responds with either favor or disapproval?
In Psalm 34, David, a man who knew what it meant to be hunted and pursued, found comfort in this divine surveillance. He writes, "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth" (Psalm 34:15-16).
Let's explore what it means to live under this divine surveillance and how it can transform our daily lives.
The Eyes of the Lord: Divine Observation
"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous..." This powerful statement reminds us that we're not navigating life alone. No matter where we go or what we face, there's a set of eyes that never leave us—the eyes of Almighty God!
Think about the security systems we install in our homes and businesses. We set up cameras at every angle, covering every possible point of entry. Why? Because we want to make sure that if anything happens, we'll be able to respond immediately. But as advanced as our technology is, it's still limited. Cameras can fail. Power can go out. Footage can be missed. But God's eyes? They're never off. They never miss a moment. His divine observation is 24/7, 365 days a year. There's no blind spot in God's surveillance.
Even when we feel overwhelmed by difficulties—pressure at work, conflicts in our families, struggles with our health, or battles with temptation—God sees us. He sees our struggle. He sees our pain. He sees our tears. And He doesn't just see—He cares.
The Ears of the Lord: Divine Attention
Not only does God see us, but He also hears us. The Psalm continues, "...and His ears are attentive to their cry." The word "attentive" is crucial because it tells us that God is actively engaged, listening with intention and purpose.
Imagine a mother with her newborn child. The baby's cry cuts through the noise of the house, and in an instant, the mother's entire focus shifts. That's how God listens to us. When you cry out to Him, everything else in the universe takes a back seat. He's locked in on you, focused on your voice, and He's ready to respond.
So when you're in your darkest moments, when you're crying out and it feels like no one is listening, remember this: God's ears are attentive to your cries. He hears you in the midnight hour when the tears won't stop flowing. He hears you in the doctor's office when the report isn't what you hoped for. He hears you when the weight of the world is pressing down on your shoulders. Your cries not only reach Him, but they also move Him.
The Face of the Lord: Divine Judgment
While God's eyes are always on the righteous and His ears are attentive to our cries, the Psalm also speaks about His active opposition to evil: "...but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth."
This is where we see another side of God—His righteousness, His justice, and His holy indignation against those who choose the path of evil. It's a sobering reminder that we can't live in opposition to God's will and still expect to walk in His favor.
But here's the good news: Just as God's face is set against evil, His face is ready to shine with favor the moment we turn back to Him. The same God who Judges is also the God who redeems. He's ready to turn His face of judgment into a face of grace if we just repent and realign ourselves with His will.
Living Under Divine Surveillance: Practical Applications
1. Walk in the Light: Knowing that God's eyes are always on us should inspire us to live righteously. Make choices that invite God's favor rather than His opposition.
2. Pray with Confidence: God's ears are always attentive to our cries. Approach Him boldly in prayer, knowing He hears and cares about every detail of your life.
3. Repent Quickly: If you find yourself on a path that opposes God's will, turn back quickly. His face of judgment can become a face of grace when we repent.
4. Rest in His Protection: Just as David found comfort in God's watchful care, we too can rest knowing that we're under divine surveillance. God sees, hears, and acts on our behalf.
5. Live with Gratitude: The cross has turned God's judgment into favor, His wrath into grace, and His distance into intimacy. Live each day with gratitude for this incredible gift.

Remember, you are never alone, never abandoned, and never beyond the reach of God's loving eyes, ears, and face. Live with the confidence that His surveillance is your assurance—assurance that He is with you in every trial, every temptation, and every triumph.
As you go about your day, let this truth echo in your spirit: You are living under the divine surveillance of a God who loves you so much that He gave His only Son to ensure that His eyes would always be on you, His ears would always be open to you, and His face would forever shine upon you!