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He will not fear bad news; His heart is steadfast, trusting [confidently relying on and believing] in the LORD. — Psalms 112:7 (AMP) Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. (Psalms 112:1,4 NASB1995) The righteous need not fear a bad report. In Isaiah 41:10 (AMP), the LORD says: ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ Nothing that comes our way is too difficult for our great God to handle. “Seek and deeply long for the LORD and His strength [His power, His might]; Seek and deeply long for His face and His presence continually.” — Psalms 105:4 (AMP)

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” — Matthew 17:5 (NKJV) There are many voices that go out into the world today. There is the voice of the medical professional with the bad report, but hear the Word, by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus is the great Physician. There is the voice of Scribes and Pharisees (religious people) who focus on rules and regulations instead of a personal relationship with the lord of Lord and the King of kings. There are the voices of the the news reporters, who speak gloom and doom, but in the Kingdom of God we have the Good News. May we have ears to hear Jesus, the Living Word. Jesus said: “ These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. ” (John 16:33 NKJV) Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and h...

I will climb up to my watchtower and stand at my guardpost. There I will wait to see what the LORD says and how he will answer my complaint. — Habakkuk 2:1 (NLT) Instead of getting anxious and fearful in response to a bad report from the enemy, look with eyes of faith to our heavenly Father. We can fully enjoy His Presence and remain in His peace, as we fully rely on the LORD. He will keep in perfect peace, all whose mind is stayed upon Him. So now, take your stand and see the great things which the LORD will do before your eyes. Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me. (Psalm 63:7-8 NKJV) We can rejoice knowing that with God on our side, nothing can stand against us.

A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired. — Proverbs 17:22 (MSG) The doom and gloom of constant negative news and bad reports leave you bone-tired. It drains your energy and crushes your spirit. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body. (Proverbs 16:24 AMP) Plug into the Word of God. His Word gives life. (Psalm 119:50) His Word promotes inner peace and harmony with others. When His Word is sent, it brings healing (Psalm 107:20)  His Word strengthens and revives. (Psalm 119:25, 28) Be intentional about continually hearing and speaking God's Word and a cheerful disposition is sure to follow. A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing... (Proverbs 17:22 AMP) Keep your heart happy with the Word of God!

Then the LORD said to Moses: “How long will these people reject Me? And how long will they not believe Me, with all the signs which I have performed among them? — Numbers 14:11 (NKJV) All the men who were sent to explore the promise land came back and gave the people a bad report, except Joshua and Caleb. They spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying: “The land we passed through to spy out is an exceedingly good land. If the LORD delights in us, then He will bring us into this land and give it to us, ‘a land which flows with milk and honey.’ (Numbers 14:7-8) And only Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh remained alive, of the men who went to spy out the land. (Numbers 14:38). They had a different spirt and followed God wholeheartedly (Numbers 14:24). Don't receive the bad report. Our God is good all the time. Believe the LORD and follow Him wholeheartedly to your promise land.

“Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the LORD, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years. — Isaiah 38:5 (NKJV) When Hezekiah was sick and near death, he received word from Isaiah the prophet, to set his house in order, because he was going to die and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD (Isaiah 38:1-2). When you receive a bad report where do you turn? Hezekiah sought the LORD and instead of dying God added fifteen years to his life. Let us always seek God first and foremost when confronted with adverse situations. Be confident that, He not only hears your prayers and sees your tears, He will also answer and bring deliverance. Live with a sense of expectancy. We serve an mighty God and He is doing great things in our midst!

But My servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit in him and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land where he went, and his descendants shall inherit it. — Numbers 14:24 (NKJV) Ten spies returned home trembling with fear and gave a bad report. But Caleb said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it,” (Numbers 13:30 NKJV). Let us be like Caleb and have a different spirit. May we have a courageous, warrior spirit that stands strong and ready to engage in combat, for  we are well able to overcome any and all obstacles! Let us have a spirit that remains loyal to the LORD, no matter how impossible circumstances appear. Wholly follow the LORD and you too shall occupy the land He has for you! THANK YOU to all past, present and future Servicemembers of the U.S. military. We sincerely appreciate your courage and sacrifice. Have a Blessed Memorial Day!

Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” — Numbers 13:30 (NKJV) Caleb was ready to go up and take possession of the land God promised the Israelites, but the men who went up with him gave a bad report and said, they were not able to go up against the giants of the land. Are you like the 10 men who magnified the negative and gave a bad report or do you have the spirit of Caleb and Joshua that says, we are well able to overcome? Go up at once and take possession of your land of promise! You are well able to overcome!

As God has said: “I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” — 2 Corinthians 6:16b (NKJV) I am so thankful that our God dwells IN us and walks among us. When tragedy strikes, He is there. God gives us the strength and courage to open our eyes and face another day. When you receive that bad report from the doctor’s office, He is there. When your spouse walks out on you, God is in you, never to abandon you. When your loved one passes, God is in your midst. Whether you are dealing with depression, alcoholism, or drug addiction, God is there with the Power to break the chains that imprison us. He is our strength. Never underestimate the POWER of His PRESENCE. It breaks the yokes and raises the dead. In His Presence, there is power to heal and sins are forgiven. There is nothing too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:17). Mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, (Psalm 97:5). No flesh should glory in His presence (1 Corinthians 1:29)....