A HOLY WEEK DEVO: CHRIST SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS These are His words to the good thief hanging beside Him. The unrepented thief hanging on the other side does not share this reward. The good thief recognizes his own fault and his deserved punishment, but he proclaims the innocence of Jesus, who has done nothing to deserve the death by crucifixion. Jesus is recognized as Lord by this good thief as he speaks to Jesus. The request he makes of Jesus is to be remembered when J

A HOLY WEEK DEVO: CHRIST SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS What a powerful statement of prayer that Jesus makes to the Father. Here, from the Cross, we must acknowledge that Jesus is performing His High Priestly role of Intercessor. In Timothy 2:5 we are told by the Holy Spirit that there is one mediator between God and men, and that is the Man Jesus Christ. Jesus pleads the ignorance of those who are crucifying Him to God, The Father. The agape love of Jesus rings out in these word

A HOLY WEEK DEVOTIONAL Please enjoy this Biblical Introduction to the Seven Sayings of Jesus from the Cross. Beginning Palm Sunday through Resurrection Sunday, we will reflect upon the seven sayings of Jesus from the Cross which are: · “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 · “Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23-44 · “Woman behold your Son.” John 19:26 · “My, God, my God, why has Thou forsaken Me?” Mark 15

THE SUFFERING, PRAISE & PROSTERITY OF THE MESSIAH —A Lament and Messianic Psalm OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: This is a Psalm of Lament. It is prophetic of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This psalm is unlike the Gospels where we are given a narrative of what is transpiring from a third person point of view. In this Psalm, we are given the heartbreaking prophetic first person experience of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ as he hangs on the Cross. As in Psalms of lamen

AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE AND GUIDANCE—A Psalm of David OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: We cannot stand worthy before God on our own because of the sinful nature we possess. But God is faithful and just. In His lovingkindness to His people, we can find our refuge in Him. We must continue in an attitude of perseverance in prayer, patiently waiting and trusting for His timing to answer our prayers. We must remain faithful awaiting His guidance. We must maintain a teachable spirit

WAITING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE LORD—A Psalm of David OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: David cries out to the Lord in lonely despair for protection from his enemies. He fervently prays for the Lord to answer him. David tells us to have hope in the Lord and to stand on His promises for forgiveness and mercy that the Lord will give. By maintaining our hope, we will find strength and endurance to wait for God’s timing. We must keep our eyes on the hope that is found in His Word, a

A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED—A Penitential Psalm OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: When we are suffering affliction, we cry out to the Lord. In this desperate state we are coming from a place of abandonment, feeling the separation from the Lord due to our sin and iniquity. In our pain we feel the darkness is around us, even as our enemies taunt us, but we must turn to the Lord for help. In our repentance, He will hear and answer. We can take hope in the eternal and unchanging natur

A PRAYER OF GIVEN IN THE TIME OF CHASTENING—A Psalm of David OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: In times of trial and severe trouble, we must examine our hearts and repent of sin. If we have negative influencers, those who wish us ill or encourage sin, we must disconnect from them. David learns here that when we are distressed within our spirit, soul or body we will not find relief in this world. Our hope must be in the Lord who cares for each of us. He will listen to the repented

A PRAYER OF REPENTANCE—A Psalm of David OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: David recognizes that his transgression is against God. He is crying out to the Lord for forgiveness and restoration. This prayer is written for repentance in the time of his adultery with Bathsheba. David prays for mercy and loving kindness from God, admitting his sinful nature and fault. His prayer is to be cleansed from sin and to have deliverance from the guilt of the blood he shed. Throughout it all, Da

A PRAYER OF THE JOY OF FORGIVENESS—A Psalm of David OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION: Joy and blessing is found in the forgiveness we receive from the Lord. Trust in the Lord, repentance of sin and a contrite heart will bring this forgiveness and blessing. The righteous and godly believers will receive many blessings from God. They will receive: mercy, peace, protection and answered prayer. This is the joy received from salvation and walking with the Lord. Both this Psalm 32 and

A PRAYER OF FAITH—A Psalm of David OUR PERSONAL REFLECTION as we journey with God: God is love—and His concern for us is first for our spiritual condition. If we are led away from Him by our sin or by falling prey to the iniquity of others, He will chasten His sons and daughters so we will return to Him. Here David relates his physical illness to his spiritual condition stating, “my soul is greatly troubled.” Be humble in this extreme distress. With faith and humility adm

TRAVEL LOG: "A God of DESTINY" || March 2022 || Enjoy the real life, day-to-day travels in the life of Equip Evangelist, Rev. Ruth Strait 🙂 Delays! URGH! We all have them and how we respond is quite telling. Having delays however may be God’s divine opportunity. Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." My name is Ruth and have the calling of an Evangelist. It is my dedicate

February 2022 || Enjoy the real life, day-to-day travels in the life of Equip Evangelist, Rev. Ruth Strait Some say they are hesitant to share the Word of God with strangers. But stepping out of my comfort zone by speaking to people I don’t know comes naturally to me. My name is Ruth Strait, and I have the Calling of an Evangelist as I have dedicated my life to sharing the Good News with others as God leads. Many times, my day starts as normally as any other. However, at t

Enjoy our newest blogs from Equip and be enriched! I Press Onward. . . We Press on... Philippians 3:12-16 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, We, by no means, are perfect people, and persona