While reading Deuteronomy, the question of “Why?” hit me. Why did it take so long for the Israelites to reach the Promised Land? If we’re having a hard time getting into the place and purpose of God, we need to: Go when God says go. Believe when God gives a promise....
In Leviticus 6, God told Moses to tell the leaders (priests) to keep the fire on the altar burning. Always. Metaphorically, fire speaks of God’s calling (burning bush), guidance (fire by night), and the presence of the Holy Spirit (tongues of fire). So, how do we, as...
Since the summer of 1984 when Victory Church Manila started, we have looked for, prayed for, and saved money for our own property in Manila’s University Belt. Finally, after 40 years, we will soon cut the ribbon on our ministry center in the U-Belt!Too many have given...
I came across a repeated phrase in Leviticus that I believe is important for leaders. In the first ten chapters, there’s the phrase, “the Lord spoke to Moses,” where Moses hears from the Lord and communicates it to others. But then, in chapter 11, you see the Lord...
All leaders need honest constructive feedback. But many leaders don’t get any input because they don’t set up a system, invite people to speak honestly, or have specific people to provide oversight. Every leader needs friends and colleagues who will speak the truth in...
In Exodus 32, Moses was in the midst of a difficult situation that involved sin, rebellion, idolatry, leadership failure, death, and violence. Yet, God still expected him to lead.As God charged Moses to lead, he revealed three aspects of spiritual leadership:...
