This is a collection of team devotionals and special guests invited to pour into the team over the years.
Here Daniel explores Luke 10: the instructions to the forefunner preachers, the work of the Holy Spirit prior to the pentecost and the challenge to us right now! It must mean we can do greater! May your heart be challenged to hunger more for the workings of the Holy Spirit! If they did what they did before Pentecost, can u imagine what we can do now??!
Here Daniel shares from Galatians 5:16 and connected scriptures on the training and instruction of the Holy Spirit. Wax on, wax off! May your spirit be enlightened to the regularity of your custom built training programme. He trains my fingers for battle, my hands for war.
Here Daniel shares from Revelation 5, the culmination of human history and the completed goal of the death of Jesus. It is "that they may reign". May the revelation of God bring sight and may your heart be encouraged as you listen!
Here Daniel shares on the primary role of the church, looking at Matthew 16. The gates of hell will not prevail against the church of Jesus Christ. For we have been granted THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
Here we look at three points in 1Kings 18 where Elijah operated in the power of the Holy Spirit
Here Daniel shares some reflections on James Aladiran's message as they prepare for Battle for Britain, touching 2chron7:14 and Psalm 24
Here Daniel shares on the glory of God, revival, that which will save us from judgement and the role of abortion in all this.
Here Sarah shares from 1Kings13, looking at the young prophet and the older prophet. May the fear of God grip our hearts.
Here Fran shares from Lamentations and Hebrews12:1-3 - encouraging the heart to endure and fix our eyes on Jesus.
Here we look at different verses related to Israel, the biblical narrative and how it all applies.
Here Fran shares some powerful thoughts on walking in your God given purpose and standing and defending the fruitful spot that the Lord has given us.
We reflect on the glorious might of the Lord Jesus Christ through the song of Moses (Deut33:26) and Habbakuk in Habbakuk 3. He is the omnipotent God, blessed are those who fear him!
Alison leads devotions on Genesis 14 and 15:1, where Abram declines the spoils of war and the Lord says He will be his shield and his very great reward. May the Lord be prized in our hearts as our exceedingly great reward.
Check out this reflection on the priorities in times of war and peace. Joshua from the battlefield and at rest. Be strong and love the Lord!
We wrestle not only against flesh and blood. Here Daniel explores that Eph6:10 has been taken out of context many times, resulting in a dilution of the stance of the believer.
We go through some powerful points re prayer:
https://www.lovefaithandmiracles.com/single-post/2018/08/07/powerful-benefits-of-fasting-and-prayer
Here we look at Isaiah 62 and the stress that the Lord puts on the destiny of a nation and the cry for watchmen to stand and pray for the salvation of a nation.
We share from Acts 17:16 and reflect on the distress felt by the Lord and by Phinehas in Numbers 25 and David re Goliath - oh Lord, that we would be consumed by zeal for your glorious Name.
What does it mean to be a true disciple? Examine Jesus' words in Mark 8:31-38. The war for truth is about a war for true disciples
We examine the Spirit of Might, on the background of last week's devotion on the spirit and power of Elijah. May you be strengthened.
Checking out Luke 1:17. John the Baptist's ministry and operating in the spirit and power of Elijah to restore the family and turn the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous.
Here Daniel shares a small portion of scripture, looking at Jesus' teaching on the man of truth, who seeks the glory of him who sent him.
Check out the link between truth and the judgement of God. One of Jesus' primary goals is the defence of truth, so there should be no surprise that there is special judgement attached to suppressing, exchanging, rejecting and failing to love truth. Check into out.
Daniel shares on Philippians 3, highlighting the contrast between the citizens of heaven whose treasure is the Lord as compared to those destined for destruction who treasure their shame and whose god is their stomachs.
Here we check out Hebrews 11:24-38 and Alison shares her dream which has encouraged our hearts so much. May we walk by faith; being filled with God's power, bearing the shame but also rejoicing in it and watching to see what our omnipotent God will do.
Here we explore aspects of Psalm 18,. making the link between Jesus' nature, according to King David, and the link with our true nature and identity as children of God.
Daniel and Sarah explore Isaiah 26, while examining the National Anthem in relation to truth and national life.
Daniel shares the shocking study from Arizona Christian University and looks at Jeremiah 7; highlighting the direct link between the disappearance of truth and the rise of evil. Check it out.
Fran leads in sharing re mourning and connecting with the times and seasons that the Lord has already setup.
Fran takes us through the Jamaican revival in the 1860's! Revive us again lord! Revive us again!
Alison shares the role that suffering plays in the war for truth. It is both a necessary process and a treasured reward; the stamp of the believer. May we be grounded in a biblical understanding of suffering as we war for truth.
Fran brings the team on the journey of several revivals, the commitment, the cost and the calling. May we pursue the Lord for revival and the fear of the Lord.
We explore the implications of John1:17b. Jesus' mission isn't just redemptive but there is a substantive mission related to truth that has been largely ignored. May we people full of grace and truth.
Here we explore John3:16-21 and look at Jesus' teaching on the importance of loving the light and living the truth.
Daniel explores the 3John1:4 and 12 and matches them against the Amos 5 passage and John 8:44. We are called to function in a place where we are commended by the truth and despised by the enemy.
Check out this reflection on the downfall of King Solomon and the young prophet and what they mean for us. May we love the Lord with our whole heart, that nothing can displace our gaze at the beauty and majesty of Jesus Christ!
Check out Fran's powerful reflection on contending for purpose, the bride and meekness. The bride belongs to the bridegoom. (Joh3:22-31)
Check out this reflection on how the Lord stresses looking at evil, being grieved and moved to action. May we partner with the Lord in a righteous groan and in righteous action based on Leviticus 20:4-5
As we continue in our quest to understand the mission to which the Lord has called us, we explore even deeper the nature of truth.
Sprung from Zechariah 8:3 and the term "City of Truth" also being translated as "Faithful City", this devotion covers the Hebrew and greek that translates the word "truth" and answers the question as to why truth doesn't seem to be a fruit of the spirit.. wink wink it's there!
The Lord refers to Himself many times in terms of truth. Not just loving truth, but also being truth? Let's examine how the Bible refers to the third person of the trinity in this context. #BOOM
Fran shares from proverbs 2. (Alison was also about to share on the same passage!!) May we prioritize and pursue the Lord well.
Check out this examination of John 18:37 and what it teaches us about the kingly role Jesus has, and indeed we have too!
Check out this brief reflection on Jeremiah5:1-5 as we learn that the Lord look for truth and join with Jeremiah as he laments how the church has joined the world in breaking from the Lord's truth.
Check out Brittanie, Dayna and Alison's perspectives as they share a reflection on the topic. Daniel chimes in.
Here Brittanie reads the powrful article titled "The DNA of an Ordinary Radical" and Daniel shares from Isaiah 59:12-16 and 1Timothy3:15. Check it out.
https://www.faipublishing.org/articles/ordinary-radical-amos
Daniel speaks from Psalm 40:7-10. This is written about us in the scroll, that we would fight for the truth of God to reign. We do not conceal the love or the truth of God and they protect us in the face of the storm that speaking them causes.
Check out this reflection on the value that God places on truth as we seek to orient ourselves well in this war for it. Daniel shares
Check out this brief reflection on the role of the church based on Ephesians 4:11-16, bolstered by the powerful declaration in Colossians1:28-29
Check out this powerful encouragement as Fran fans the flames of a fresh, hot pursuit of God. May we fight faithfully and contend for the purposes of God for our lives and nation.
LMM launches our own accountability system to fight sexual sin from within. Using spiritual, physical and psychological strategies we hope to bolster our own to stand in sexual purity. Accountability is key. Check it out!
Daniel does a quick biblical survey on what the bible teaches about hate, from the old and new testament. It's open-ended and honest that there are some gaps but the desire to know God must be our primary driving force. The Lord is loving but also hates things and yes even people. And we are definitely called to hate evil. (Comments also recorded)
Fran explores the role of the dry seasons in deepening hunger and love for God. She explores Song of Songs 3 and 5 and Psalm 42. May your love for Christ deepen with the lovesick hunger of the bride.
Check out this brief reflection on love, untainted by the culture, untainted by sin, untainted by the muck of evil agendas. This is the true trajectory of love, it is so absolutely holy. This is Philippians1:10-11
Check out Fran's exposition of Psalm 36, covering the depth of David's revelation. We are made to hunger for the pleasures of God. May we hunger. May we be humble. May we have fresh zeal and revelation.
Daniel shares on trusting the Lord in a difficult context and in serious conditions; based in Proverbs3:5-6
Daniel shares from Matthew 24:4-14 and John 15:1-5 on the Key to Enduring to the End. Help us Lord. This devotion was done on September 15, 2021.
The concept of national identity is at the centre of what we do. Check out the biblical and practical evidence of the concept of a national destiny and how we know what Jamaica's destiny is.
Check out this set of reflections on the Lord as strength and shield. We have no reason to fear. Contributions from other team members welcomed.
Check out this stirring reflection on Numbers 10:1-10 as Alison works through some thoughts re the silver trumpets of God.
Check out this powerful reflection on this incredible story in 2Kings6 where Elisha prays that his servant's eyes would be opened to see in the spirit realm. Lord open our eyes! Check out the powerful reflection at the end!
We are at war and we are called to prepare for an all out war, which engages all our muscles. We must be sharp and ready. We fight demonic forces in high places.
Check out this reflection on the role of the church in the war against the enemy. Daniel looks at Jeremiah 51:20-23 and ties it in with some other warfare scriptures. #BattleAxe #War
This devotional time focussed on John16:8, a powerful verse where the Lord introduces the Holy Spirit as the Advocate, who will prove the world is wrong when it comes to sin, righteousness and judgement. As an advocacy organization, this is very encouraging! We are here to refute, expose and prove the world to be wrong about these things.
•The place of the forerunner is in the wilderness
•Live a life sustained primarily by the Word of God NOT our strength, personalities etc
•Hosea 2:14-17 – He will allure you in the wilderness
Check out this insightful reflection on the interplay of fasting and temptation from Matthew 4, led by Francesca Tavaeres, VP.
Check out this brief reflection on Isaiah 33, on end times, holiness, the power of God and the hope that believers have of Christ's omnioptent reign.
Check out Fran's powerful reflection on contending for our purpose individually, for our family, for our organization and nation. Psalm 40:7 "Here I am, I have come-- it is written about me in the scroll. I desire to do your will, O my God"
Check out this brief reflection on the value of truth. The personal, external and national admonitions of the Word related to Truth.
We are at war! Be on your guard! Check out this powerful reflection by Vice President of LMM, Alison Facey.
Check out this timely reflection on Isaiah 42:10-17; the Lord Strong and Mighty! The Lord who is coming to judge all the Earth in righteousness! We await that great day!
Check out this empowering devotional on suffering and reigning as Daniel Thomas reflects on Revelations 1:9.
Check out this stirring devotional on loving God first led by Francesca Tavares, LMM's VP.
Check out this insightful devotion on Marriage, looking at Ephesians 5:23-25, Genesis2:22-24 and Revelations 19:6-8.
Check out this powerful reflection on Psalm 11, led by Daniel Thomas, president of LMM.
Check out this powerful reflection on 2Corinthians 10:4-6 from the Message version. SO POWERFUL!!! Alison (VP) leads.
Check out this powerful devotion based on 1Samuel 16, on moving on when God has moved on by VP Alison Facey.
This week's devotional comes from Psalm 44:1-8 and reminds us to not trust in our swords but to trust in the Lord who gives victory!
Check out this powerful devotional time on the sin of Joash and the importance of always remembering to trust the Lord, because the arm of flesh will fail. Francesca Tavares, Vice President of LMM shares from 2Kings12:1-18.
This week's devotional looked at running with perseverance stemming from Hebrews 12:1-3. May it refresh the soul and empower us for the marathon of holy ambition!
This is a powerful devotional looking at the heroes of the faith! We live in the trail of our predecessors, that of Elijah, Moses, Daniel and Jesus Christ Himself! They lived out a divine calling to fasting and prayer and experienced the Power of God which we seek to pour out into our generation! Aroo!!
This is a powerful time of devotions led by one of our Vice Presidents - Alison Facey looking at 2Cor4:16-18 as we are about to complete the first week of our very first Daniel Fast. May your hearts be strengthened and empowered!
This devotional is focussed on preparing us for fasting!! Fasting is the nuclear weaponry of heaven! There are some things in the will of God that are only accessed by fasting and prayer. We begin our first team Daniel Fast on June 14 and will go till July 4th. The Lord empower you!
Check out this powerful devotional on The Man of War, looking at Habakkuk, re the coming of the Lord. May the Lord reign in our hearts and may he reign in our land, and may Jamaica be a nation who boldly declares our God is the Lord!
This is a teaching of the biblical understanding of suffering and the importance of endurance in the life of the believer. Daniel uses Philippains3:10 as the launching pad for a teaching on suffering, which some may rightly call "God's gym". This is particularly relevant for LMM now, and for general believers more and more as we progress towards the end of time. Be blessed and empowered to live boldly and fearlessly for God, and in the maturity that comes from his discipline.
This is a quick devotion which touches on some end times theology and goes directly to how Paul uses it to motivate us to walk in holiness. Check out Romans13:11-14.
Check out this powerful devotions led by Francesca Tavares, VP of LMM who shared about the narrow way and about what the Lord requires of us in this time, to spend the time in intimacy with the Lord. May your hearts be drawn closer to the Lord as you listen!
Check out LMM's devotion for this week called "The Crushing Ones" based on Luke 10:19. May your hearts burn with passion for the Lord and divine purpose as you listen!
Check out the continuation of our devotions, this week focussed on Psalm 27:1-4. Who knew that the famous verse "One thing I have desired of the Lord" was in the context of war? May we find streams in the battle and refreshing on the frontline with David the warrior and lover of God.
This devotion takes a quick look at Revelations 12:11, specifically zooming into the last part. We are called to give our lives for the kingdom of God, to sacrifice ourselves for Him, as He sacrificed Himself for us. May the Lord empower you to whole hearted sacrificial living for the Kingdom as you listen!
In this devotion Daniel shares the urgency the Lord stressed when considering NIDS and abortion rising up at this moment, he asked the Lord to speak to Him. He opened the Word to Jeremiah 40:7 to the end which speaks about a threat which was taken lightly, which led to the deaths of many. TAKE NO THREAT LIGHTLY. This is the hour of urgency!
May the Lord challenge your heart as you listen!
Devotions for today focus on 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, where Daniel shares on "The Spiritual Principle of Co-Labourship". May your heart be challenged to work with the Lord, works of gold!!
We cry out to the Lord of Hosts that he would ride forth in behalf of truth, righteousness and humility and bring forth a harvest of righteousness and repentance. Reign Lord reign! Pour out your Spirit we pray! Turn this nation to you!
Part three of our devotional series, this episode is titled "Watchmen: Hour of Urgency" and is also our designated theme for this year. Here we look at the book of Jude. May the Lord challenge you to contend for the faith and fight with all you have!
This is a continuation in our devotional series on the Watchman. This devotion, held on March 11, looks at the role of the Watchman to walk closely with the Lord, to see what the Lord reveals and to speak what the Lord reveals to him. The watchman has a national focus and is called to partner with the Lord to grasp his vision for the nation, to pray it forward, prophecy into it and declare to the people. We look at Ezekiel 33:1-7, Isaiah 62:5-6 touching on Ezekiel 37 as well. May the Lord pour out his spirit as you listen and meditate on the Watchman.
This is the third episode of LMM devotions in the series "Watchmen" - Here titled "Watchmen: Hour of Urgency!". Here Jude is struck by an urgent need to challenge believers to fight with all their strength, contending for the faith. May your heart be encouraged to contend, remember, build up yourself in the faith, pray in the spirit, remain in God's love and show mercy1/2/3.
Our hearts burn within us for the advancement of the Kingdom of God and the glory of His Great Name!
Here Daniel led devotions on the topic - Watchmen - Love Truth. Based in 2Thessalonians 2:9. During this devotions contributions were made by Brittanie, Jason and Sade. May the Lord empower us to love the truth as we stand as watchmen on the wall.